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Pluto-Like World’s Thin Atmosphere Poses a Mystery for Astronomers

Astronomers are puzzling over another oddball on the edge of the solar system: This time, it's an icy object less…

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Astronomers from Western University Discover the Birthplace of Cosmic “Buckyballs”

Fifteen years after Western astronomers first discovered ‘buckyballs’ in space, they’re back with stunning images and rich data generated by…

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MDA Space continues work on Gateway robotic arm

MDA Space is continuing work on a robotic arm for the lunar Gateway while it discusses the future of the…

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Saturn’s Icy Rings Likely Formed from Lost Moon “Chrysalis”

You’re a long-necked Titanosaurs grazing the plains and chomping away on tree leaves about 100 million years ago in the…

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A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part II: Ozma and the Drake Equation

By the mid-20th century, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence would emerge as an established field of scientific research. The era…

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Viasat wins $307 million Marine Corps satellite communications contract

Five-year MECS2 award covers multi-orbit, multi-band commercial satellite services worldwide

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4 epic myths hiding in the May sky — and how to find them

Discover the tales behind four famous spring constellations.

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When Mars Bites Back

More than 300 million kilometres from the nearest mechanic, NASA's Curiosity rover found itself in a situation that would make…

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 209 — Astronauts for America

On Episode 209 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey,…

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NASA’s twin Voyager spacecraft are very low on power after nearly 50 years. How long can they keep going?

Voyager, the iconic twin spacecraft that NASA launched in 1977, are still flying in interstellar space. But their power is…

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