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SpaceX Launching NASA Jason-3 Ocean Surveillance Satellite Jan. 17; with Barge Rocket Landing – Watch Live
The joint NASA-European ocean surveillance satellite named Jason-3 is poised for blastoff from SpaceX’s California launch pad on Sunday, Jan.…
Space Zinnias Rebound from Space Blight on Space Station
Zinnia experimental plants growing aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have staged a dramatic New Year’s comeback from a potential…
Gorgeous Views of Earth from Space Ring in New Year 2016 From the Space Station and Beyond
Happy New Year 2016 from the International Space Station and Beyond! Behold Earth ! Courtesy of our Human and Robotic…
Mountains: How Are They Formed?
Mountains are formed by geological and tectonic forces, resulting in massive formations that are amazing and awe-inspiring.
Earthrise Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
It’s been 47 years since Apollo 8 captured the famous Earthrise photo. Now the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s version is out.…
Igneous Rocks: How Are They Formed?
Igneous rocks are formed from rising magma, make up the vast majority of the Earth's crust, and tell us a…
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Spectacular Blastoff of Atlas Cygnus Ignites Restart of American Cargo Missions to ISS
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - Today’s spectacular blastoff of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying an Orbital ATK…
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Happy Marriage of ULA and Orbital ATK Set for Atlas V Blastoff of Cygnus Freighter to ISS on Dec. 6 – Watch NASA TV Live; Photos
After its disaster last year, Orbital ATK is ready to visit the International Space station again with its Cygnus resupply…
What are the Earth’s Layers?
There is more to the Earth than what we can see on the surface. In fact, if you were able…
Earth May Be “Hairy” with Dark Matter
I'm losing mine, but the Solar System may be way hairier than we ever thought, with thick crops of filamentary dark matter…