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Space agency to unveil secret satellites

Fri, Sep 16 2011 at 3:21 PM

Satellites were used in the 1960s and through into the 1980s to spy on the Soviet Union. The spy satellite programs were slowly declassified starting in the 1990s.

Astronomers discover real-life version of Luke Skywalker's home planet of Tatooine

Thu, Sep 15 2011 at 3:26 PM

Since the world and the two stars are on the same plane, scientists theorizes that the celestial bodies formed from the disk of dust and gas.

NASA reveals design for next-generation heavy-lift rocket

Wed, Sep 14 2011 at 11:44 AM

New heavy-lift rocket is the first step into NASA's new journey of deep-space exploration.

China on precipice of launching its own space station

Wed, Sep 14 2011 at 11:18 AM

China's ambitious space program sends military and economic signals to both its own citizens and other countries.

Star pummeling alien planet with X-ray attack

Wed, Sep 14 2011 at 10:48 AM

The alien planet may actually be responsible for keeping the star alive and its magnetic field active.

The gastronomic challenges of sending a man to Mars

Tue, Sep 13 2011 at 3:36 PM

Food could be grown en route to Mars, providing oxygen to astronauts. NASA has identified foods like cabbage, radishes and strawberries as potential space garden candidates.

Scientists to Congress: Don't stop sending NASA to other planets

Tue, Sep 13 2011 at 11:06 AM

Advocates push 'return on investment' strategy to demonstrate how space travel has benefited mankind.

Bus-sized satellite is falling towards Earth. (But don't worry, it won't end up on eBay)

Tue, Sep 13 2011 at 10:34 AM

NASA remains unsure where the UARS will fall, but reminds the people to contact the local authorities in the event that they discover debris.

50 new alien planets discovered, including one that might support life

Mon, Sep 12 2011 at 4:12 PM

The potentially habitable 'super-Earth' is about 3.6 times more massive than Earth and is 35 light-years from our sun.

Tips for watching the Harvest Moon

Mon, Sep 12 2011 at 10:04 AM

Many detailed features on the moon can be seen with the ordinary binoculars or small telescopes from Sept. 11-13.

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