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Space history can feel like nothing but mission numbers and acronyms, but the best way to remember it is through people who made the impossible possible. These five astronauts didn’t just go up and come back down; they’re women…
Becoming an astronaut is one of the most impressive career goals a person can have, and NASA does not hand out the title casually. Applicants need strong education, real-world experience, excellent health, and the kind of…
NASA's history is packed with extraordinary achievements, but space exploration is notoriously unforgiving, and even seemingly minor problems can doom missions. Though they’re at the top of their game, NASA has also fallen victim…
In the realm of science, Mars is one of those bodies that have inspired the fantasy of mankind for many generations. With its dusty desert sand and its frozen poles, the Red Planet has a landscape and an environment that are both…
Space already has a talent for making everyday things feel mysterious, but that’s probably to be expected. After all, you’re alone in zero gravity—you’re bound to see a few crazy things. Though astronauts are trained observers…
For more than half a century, NASA has been at the forefront of space exploration, pushing the boundaries of science, technology, and imagination. From landing astronauts on the Moon to exploring distant planets and galaxies, the…
You probably rarely stop to think about this fascinating planet we call home. The Earth is just another planet in the Solar System, but it's full of remarkable features that you've likely never even learned. Today, we're changing…
You don’t need a giant telescope, a mountaintop observatory, or the patience of a full-time astronomer to enjoy planet watching. Believe it or not, sometimes all you need is a clear night to spot a few of our neighboring worlds…
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