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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 06/30
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Massive, rocket-powered, robotic craft begins delivery mission to space station
The 13-ton cargo freighter is loaded with about 7.2 tons of supplies, including food, water, clothing, experiments and fuel for the space station, according to NASA.
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World's biggest spy satellite: The newest 'ear' in space?
The US satellite, called NROL-32, was lifted into space Sunday atop a giant Delta 4 rocket. The satellite's purpose is secret, but analysts suspect that it's a giant electronic ear.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour launch held up by space traffic jam
Endeavour is scheduled to launch a day later than previously planned on its visit to the International Space Station, to make room for an unmanned cargo ship.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 06/30
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NASA's next big-ticket telescope showcased in New York City
A mockup of the James Webb Space Telescope, billed as the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope, took center stage at New York's World Science Festival.
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NASA: Space junk could threaten astronauts
Debris could come too close or even hit the linked space shuttle Discovery and international space station if their path is not altered.
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