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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Female Astronauts
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Microgravity
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Yuri Gagarin
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Horizon
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Rocket science
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Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight: When to watch for falling stars
A new and as-yet unnamed meteor shower may also make an appearance tonight, ramping up the celestial display even further.
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Orionid meteor shower: Watch for fireballs during weekend peak
One of the more spectacular meteor showers of the year peaks overnight Saturday, with perhaps 60 visible meteors an hour. Fireballs – any meteor brighter than Venus – are likely as Orionids plunge into the atmosphere at 148,000 miles per hour.
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Across America, tributes to Neil Armstrong (+video)
As a blue moon rose Friday, people across the country celebrated the life of Neil Armstrong, who in 1969 became the first human to set foot on the moon.
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California fireball produces jackpot for meteorite hunters (+video)
Meteorite hunter finds pieces of a mini-bus sized meteor that lit up in the skies above California and Nevada this week. More pieces of the meteor are expected to be found as hunters scour the area.
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Humongous exploding fireball in sky probably a meteor, say scientists (+video)
For many people in Nevada and northern California, Sunday morning was disrupted by a sonic boom and a fireball streaking across the sky.
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Lyrid meteor shower lights up sky around world (+video)
Clear skies and the absence of a bright moon this past weekend made for a spectacular Lyrid meteor shower, which dazzles skywatchers around the globe.
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The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. Don't miss it!
The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight, eager skywatchers may experience chilly temperatures.
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Atlantis Day 2: Coldplay song evokes bittersweet moment for space shuttle
To NASA workers and shuttle fans, Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" as Atlantis's Saturday wakeup call was a wistful tribute to a vehicle that has been the leading symbol of America's space program.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Female Astronauts
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Microgravity
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Yuri Gagarin
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Alien fossils found in meteorite? Scientists urge skepticism.
Alien fossils have been discovered in meteorites from outer space, claims a NASA astrobiologist. Other scientists are urging caution.
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Huge fireball lights up sky over Eastern US
A massive fireball lit up the daytime sky over much of the East Coast on Monday, as what was most likely a meteor burned up in the earth's atmosphere.
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In a NASA first, NanoSail-D spacecraft to set sail on the sunlight
NASA's NanoSail-D is expected to test a type of propulsion that taps the momentum of photons in sunlight. Advocates say solar sails provide the best way toward interstellar travel.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Horizon
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Rocket science
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Orionid meteor shower from Halley's Comet has big finish Thursday night
Orionid meteor shower will conclude Thursday night as the Earth finishes traversing through the debris field that follows Halley's Comet.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Ignition
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/23
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 08/19
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Perseid meteor shower probably won't pelt spacewalking astronauts, says NASA
The Perseid meteor shower poses minimal risk to spacewalking astronauts trying to repair the International Space Station, and might even offer them a spectacular show.
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Perseid meteor shower tonight: It's a spectacular troublemaker
Perseid meteor shower tonight is at its peak. It's the only meteor shower known to have killed a satellite and delayed a space-shuttle launch. Enter the Meteoroid Environment Office.
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Meteor shower over Alabama heralded by large fireball
Meteor shower enthusiasts will be able to enjoy this year's Perseids this week, which will peak on the night of August 12.
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Lunar eclipse: The truth behind eclipses
Lunar eclipse: The study of eclipses has been a part of astronomy since its inception.
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Draconid meteor shower: NASA prepares for potentially damaging 2011 meteor shower
Draconid meteor shower: NASA is assessing the risk to spacecraft posed by the upcoming 2011 Draconid meteor shower, a seven-hour storm of tiny space rocks.
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