For the first time, scientists have captured an image of a glowing debris ring that formed as a result of…
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New maps of Jupiter offer plenty of surprises
In a given year, Jupiter experiences its share of storms, cloudy days and changes in atmospheric chemistry. Now, scientists have…
Read MoreRoad trip on tap for NASA’s Mars rover in new year
PASADENA, California – Since captivating the world with its acrobatic landing, the Mars rover Curiosity has fallen into a rhythm:…
Read MoreMeteorite fragments spark ‘gold rush’ in Russia
Tiny fragments of the meteorite that blew apart over Russia may be worth more than their weight in gold. Amateur…
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Is millionaire space tourist planning trip to Mars?
Buzz is building about a planned 2018 private mission to Mars, which may launch the first humans toward the Red…
Read MoreNASA’s Mars rover Curiosity sidelined again after experiencing new problem
LOS ANGELES – After recovering from a computer problem, the Mars rover Curiosity is sidelined again, further delaying the restart…
Read MorePrivate Mars colony won’t seek life on Red Planet
A private Mars colony project will do its best to avoid disturbing potential Red Planet life rather than aggressively hunt…
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Strange Saturn vortex swirls in amazing NASA photo
An amazing new photo of Saturn’s north pole puts the planet’s odd hexagon-shaped jet stream and dazzling rings on display.…
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Space oddity: Bizarre hybrid star found after 40-year search
Astronomers have apparently discovered the first of a class of strange hybrid stars, confirming theoretical predictions made four decades ago.…
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Huge asteroid to fly safely by Earth Monday
An asteroid the size of three football fields is set to make a close brush of Earth on Monday, and…
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