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Explore astronomy, from the latest trip to the International Space Station to alien planets outside our solar system.

  • Buzz Aldrin says humanity's future is on Mars

    Wed, May 08, 2013 8:40 AM by Tariq Malik, Space.com

    Aldrin's new book 'Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration' charts out a course that could put astronauts on the surface of Mars by 2035.

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  • Social media empowers consumers, and companies are stepping up to the challenge

    Wed, May 08, 2013 3:23 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    New technology enables businesses to innovate and better respond to consumer needs.

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  • It's time to get serious about going to Mars, says NASA

    Tue, May 07, 2013 2:52 PM by Clara Moskowitz, SPACE.com

    Landing humans on Mars would be a multi-stage process, and there's not much time if it's to be done by 2030.

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  • For companies, sustainability and innovation often go hand-in-hand

    Tue, May 07, 2013 10:28 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    From a policy against left turns to a peer-to-peer app that can replace taxis, find out how companies are addressing some of today’s most pressing environmental and social issues.

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  • Eclipse turns sun into 'ring of fire' this week

    Mon, May 06, 2013 1:46 PM by Miriam Kramer, SPACE.com

    Even though 95 percent of the sun will be covered by the moon at the eclipse's peak, the sky will not be noticeably darker to the naked eye.

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  • See photos of amazing solar eruption

    Mon, May 06, 2013 9:58 AM by Tariq Malik, SPACE.com

    The sun kicked off the month of May with spectacular explosions, none of which were aimed at Earth.

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  • Manned missions to Mars? Scientists discuss Red Planet exploration

    Mon, May 06, 2013 9:38 AM by Clara Moskowitz, SPACE.com

    Panels at a conference this week will examine the challenges — scientific, technological, and political — of manned Mars exploration.

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  • Meteor shower from Halley's Comet peaks this weekend

    Fri, May 03, 2013 11:47 AM by Joe Rao, SPACE.com

    About 55 to 60 Eta Aquarid meteors should be visible an hour in a clear, moonless sky.

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  • NASA telescope narrowly escapes collision with Russian space junk

    Thu, May 02, 2013 9:46 AM by Miriam Kramer, SPACE.com

    Had the two spacecraft collided, they would've released 'as much energy as two and a half tons of explosives.'

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  • Stargazing in May: Meteor shower, eclipses in store

    Wed, May 01, 2013 2:36 PM by Miriam Kramer, SPACE.com

    Constellations, planets and other celestial bodies can also be spotted in various parts of the sky throughout the month of May.

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  • Would you like to adopt an alien planet?

    Wed, May 01, 2013 2:02 PM by Mike Wall, SPACE.com

    It costs money to name a planet, but the money will be used to fund space exploration and research grants.

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  • World's largest infrared space telescope shuts down for good

    Wed, May 01, 2013 10:33 AM by Miriam Kramer, SPACE.com

    The Herschel Space Observatory was the most powerful infrared observatory ever launched to space until it stopped functioning this week.

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  • Sustainable Brands 2013: From Revolution to Renaissance

    Wed, May 01, 2013 10:25 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    What started as small ideas are now changing industry in big ways. More than 2,000 thought leaders will gather in San Diego from June 3-6 to discuss the state of business sustainability.

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  • 'Eyeball Earths': Scientists want to simulate habitable alien planets

    Tue, Apr 30, 2013 11:07 AM by Charles Q. Choi, SPACE.com

    The 'eyeball' planet is one that has a permanent day side and a permanent night side due to its orbit around a star.

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  • NASA photographs monster hurricane on Saturn

    Tue, Apr 30, 2013 9:37 AM by Mike Wall, SPACE.com

    Scientists plan to study how the Saturn storm works in the hopes of gaining insight into hurricanes here on Earth.

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