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6 Astronaut Questions: An Astrodad's Perspective
Jun 15, 2013 07:00 AM ET // Ian O'Neill
Ex-NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao speaks with Discovery News to discuss being an astronaut, his perspective from orbit and how his unique experiences have shaped his young family.
Valentina Tereshkova: First Woman in Space
Jun 14, 2013 06:46 PM ET // Amy Shira Teitel
Fifty years ago, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. Continue reading →
Stunning Space Photos of the Week (June 9-14)
Jun 14, 2013 02:00 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
Enjoy some of the most inspiring, beautiful and down-right stunning photos from our adventures in space this past week.
First Woman in Space Wants to Go to Mars
Jun 11, 2013 05:32 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
Valentina Tereshkova, first woman to orbit the Earth, is about to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her historic mission -- but she now has even loftier dreams. Continue reading →
Stunning Space Photos of the Week (June 1-8)
Jun 8, 2013 04:45 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
Enjoy some of the most inspiring, beautiful and down-right stunning photos from our adventures in space this past week.
Armstrong's Accent May Have Hid 'a' in Moon Quote
Jun 3, 2013 12:50 PM ET // Robert Z. Pearlman, collectSPACE.com Editor
New research sheds light on the moon quote controversy.
Top 10 Weirdest Mars Illusions and Pareidolia
May 30, 2013 08:00 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
We've all seen familiar objects in random shapes, but what are the top ten examples of pareidolia on Mars?
Opportunity Breaks NASA's 40-Year Roving Record
May 16, 2013 09:14 PM ET // Ian O'Neill
After nine years of hard Mars roving, Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has broken a 40-year-old extraterrestrial distance record. Continue reading →
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The Mind Blowers
Banker Naps on Keyboard, Transfers Millions
Soy Sauce Overdose Sends Man Into Coma
Victorian Era Brits Were Smarter Than Us
Swirling Waters Seen From Space
Word Bubbles
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The Big Number
-- Million: The value of jewels stolen from the hotel room of a Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller at the Cannes film festival
Big Quote
"I don't ever want to lose my kids."
-- Melissa Torrez who hopped in her car and gave chase after a man who had grabbed her 4-year-old daughter from her family's yard. The suspect was caught and charged with attempted kidnapping
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