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Last Man on Moon, Space Leaders Back Romney

Posted Sat Jan 28, 2012 01:13 PM ET | 0

The space men say Romney's approach to space policy will produce results. Read more

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Newt Skywalker: Less NASA, More Space

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:11 AM ET | 0

Moon base and prize money top Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's to-do list for space exploration. Read more

Project Bifrost: Rockets of the Future?

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 05:57 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor Tabitha Smith introduces Project Bifrost, the potential foundation for interstellar space exploration. Read more

2012 Human Spaceflight: A Look Ahead

Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 12:05 PM ET | 0

A look at six key missions in human spaceflight on the calendar for the new year. Read more

Most Anticipated Space Missions of 2012: Photos

Posted Mon Jan 2, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

The solar system will be hopping with robotic probes in 2012. A look at what's happening in space exploration in 2012. Read more

A Mixed Bag for NASA's 2012 Budget

Posted Fri Dec 2, 2011 02:34 AM ET | 0

NASA's budget for 2012 has been signed off by President Obama -- where will the money go? Read more

Russia Mars Probe May Fall to Earth in January

Posted Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:49 AM ET | 0

The probe is not yet considered lost, say officials, but it could reenter Earth's atmosphere in a couple months. Read more

China's Unmanned Spacecraft Blasts Off

Posted Tue Nov 1, 2011 11:25 AM ET | 0

It's the country's latest step towared building a permanent manned space station. Read more

Armstrong to NASA: You're Embarrassing

Posted Thu Sep 22, 2011 03:39 PM ET | 0

The first man on the moon has spoken out against NASA saying the U.S. space agency is in an 'embarrassing' state. Read more

The Search for Apollo 10's 'Snoopy'

Posted by Mark Thompson Mon Sep 19, 2011 05:01 AM ET | 0

A team of astronomers are planning an epic quest to track down the 42 year-old lunar module that's adrift in the solar system. Read more

Is Human Spaceflight Worth It?

Posted Wed Aug 31, 2011 02:49 PM ET | 0

Guest contributor Greg Fish shares his opinion about the current space funding situation and how ignorance of science may be our ultimate undoing. Read more

Trickle of Salt Water -- on Mars

Posted by Irene Klotz Thu Aug 4, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

An orbiting camera spies evidence of seasonal water on Mars' surface. Read more

A Budget Trip to Mars

Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Aug 2, 2011 04:02 PM ET | 0

SpaceX is talking with NASA about a mission to Mars, on the cheap. Read more

Man in Space: 3D Photos

Posted Tue Aug 2, 2011 02:47 PM ET | 0

Relive these historic space moments as though you were there -- in 3D! Read more

Wide Angle: Wonders of the Universe

Posted Wed Jul 27, 2011 07:33 AM ET

On Wednesday, July 27 at 9 p.m. E/P, the much-anticipated "Wonders of the Universe" premiers on Science Channel. Read more

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