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Oldest-Known Astrologer's Board Discovered
Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:15 AM ET | 0
The 2,000 year-old ivory fragments feature engravings of signs of the zodiac. Read more
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The Gemini Missions: Paving the Path for Apollo: Photos
Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 02:05 PM ET | 0
A new online image archive by Arizona State University and NASA's Johnson Space Center features photos from the historic Gemini missions. Read more
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There's a Mysterious Spot on Uranus!
Posted by Mark Thompson Fri Oct 28, 2011 03:20 PM ET | 0
There's a strange brightening in the Uranian atmosphere and amateur astronomers can help investigate what it is. Read more
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China Starts Work on Its Own Space Hangout
Posted by Irene Klotz Mon Sep 26, 2011 09:49 AM ET | 0
Rebuffed from the U.S.-led space station, China is launching a module to practice docking at its own station planned for 2020. Read more
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Shuttle Debuted Amid Unknown Dangers
Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Jun 29, 2011 08:46 AM ET | 0
In 1981, two astronauts launched aboard the shuttle's maiden flight, but there was a 1-in-9 chance of them not surviving. Read more
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Apollo 12 Playboy Stowaway to be Auctioned
Posted by Ian O'Neill Tue Jan 11, 2011 07:15 PM ET | 0
In the spirit of high jinx during the 1969 Apollo 12 mission, a surprise awaited astronaut Richard Gordon. Read more
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'Jingle Bells' Was the First Song Played in Space : Big Pic
Posted Tue Dec 14, 2010 04:47 PM ET | 0
In 1965, the Gemini 6 astronauts gave NASA mission control a surprise Christmas gift. Read more
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Galactic Cannibalization Sparks Powerful Radio Galaxies
Posted by Nicole Gugliucci Mon Aug 30, 2010 06:51 PM ET | 0
What seems to be angering the supermassive black holes inside distant, yet powerful, radio galaxies? Read more
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What of the Telescopes in Chile?
Posted by Ian O'Neill Sat Feb 27, 2010 09:00 PM ET | 0
After the deadly 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Chile, how are the world-famous observatories protected from seismic activity? Read more
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The Case of the Contraband Corned Beef Sandwich
Posted by Ian O'Neill Tue Feb 16, 2010 07:49 PM ET | 0
Gemini III launches, carrying Grissom, Young and a hidden corned beef sandwich into space (NASA). The 1960's were pioneering years for space exploration. Driven by Cold War politics, President John Kennedy put the US space agency on a 'do or ... Read more
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NASA Picks Site to Search for Water on Moon: Discovery News
Posted Tue Aug 4, 2009 03:01 PM ET
While the Obama administration considers whether to fund a planned U.S. return to the moon, scientists will be scouring the surface of Earth's satellite in their search for a precious resource: water. Read more
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The Moon Landing: 40 Years On
Posted by Irene Klotz Mon Jul 6, 2009 08:44 AM ET | 0
Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin, one of the first two people to set foot on the moon, would like to see the United States train an international partnership to return to the moon while it sets a national goal of getting to Mars. Read more
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The Real Buzz Aldrin
Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Jul 1, 2009 05:07 PM ET | 0
Forty years ago, two astronauts landed on the surface of the moon, captivating the people on Earth. One of those legendary astronauts, Buzz Aldrin takes some time out with space correspondent Irene Klotz Read more
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Thanksgiving on the Space Station: Bland: Discovery News
Posted Wed Nov 26, 2008 04:23 AM ET
The smoked turkey resembles sliced deli meat but stiffer, the candied yams are bland inside, the green beans taste like they've been microwaved to death and the corn bread stuffing has a broth-heavy, institutional flavor. Read more
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Discovery News : Discovery Channel
Posted Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:48 AM ET
A dim, lonely, weakling star with the lowest stellar temperature yet recorded has been found just 40 light-years from Earth. Read more
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