Exploration

Rockets Need Special Places to Launch, Here’s Where
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Rockets Need Special Places to Launch, Here’s Where

Many of the U.S.'s most iconic rocket launches have taken place in a region on Florida's coast.

NASA’s Solar Probe Did the Impossible, Here’s How
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NASA’s Solar Probe Did the Impossible, Here’s How

The Parker Solar Probe just made a historic flyby of the Sun. For the first time, the satellite passed through the Alfvén Critical Surface, which is where the Sun's atmosphere ends.

The ISS Will Crash to Earth Soon, But Why?
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The ISS Will Crash to Earth Soon, But Why?

NASA recently announced it will decommission the ISS by 2030.

Did Water Crash Into Earth From Space?
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Did Water Crash Into Earth From Space?

Did water crash into Earth from space by way of a massive comet, or was it around long before our planet's formation?

How James Webb Will Give Us Our Best View Yet Of the Universe
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How James Webb Will Give Us Our Best View Yet Of the Universe

Space is actually FULL of dust—we're talking about pillars of dust extending over a BILLION kilometers in size.

The Space Junk That Threatens Future Space Missions
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The Space Junk That Threatens Future Space Missions

There are about 7,000 artificial satellites in orbit right now, with many more on the way.

Could Mars’ Extinct Volcanoes Reawaken?
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Could Mars’ Extinct Volcanoes Reawaken?

Mars might not be as dead as it seems.

Why NASA Wants to Head Back to Venus After 30 Years
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Why NASA Wants to Head Back to Venus After 30 Years

NASA is heading back to Venus after 30 years — here's what they're looking for.

NASA Engineers Want This Steampunk Rover to Uncover Venus’ Secrets
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NASA Engineers Want This Steampunk Rover to Uncover Venus’ Secrets

NASA JPL engineers are designing a new type of rover that could finally explore Venus’ hellish conditions.

Boeing’s Historic Starliner Capsule Is Heading Back to the ISS
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Boeing’s Historic Starliner Capsule Is Heading Back to the ISS

Boeing’s historic Starliner capsule is heading back to the ISS.

Atomic Oxygen in Earth’s Atmosphere Could Hold Clues to Climate Crisis
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Atomic Oxygen in Earth’s Atmosphere Could Hold Clues to Climate Crisis

The airborne observatory SOFIA discovered the first molecule in the universe back in 2019 — now, it’s starting to reveal insights that could change our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere.

SpaceX and NASA Will Deliver Next-Generation Power to the ISS
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SpaceX and NASA Will Deliver Next-Generation Power to the ISS

SpaceX and NASA are teaming up again to launch their 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the ISS — but this time, they're bringing along tools to give it a solar power makeover.

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