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New Astronaut Photo Highlights Impact Crater
The image shows the 70-million-year-old Ouarkziz Crater in Algeria.
NASA Budget Woes Paint Bleak Future for Earth Science
A new study warns that the nation's Earth science capabilities are beginning a rapid decline.
Winds Blowing White Sands Spotted from Space
Winds blow these dunes, made of unusual material, far and wide.
How Nerds Named NASA's Space Shuttle Enterprise
Trekkies convinced president Ford to change the name of the first space shuttle.
Secrets of Molecule that Helped Build the Universe Exposed
The first stars in the universe likely couldn't have formed without H3+.
Devastating Texas Tornadoes Seen by Satellite
At least six tornadoes were reported in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on April 3.
Earth Hour From Space: Astronaut to Participate In Orbit
Dutch astronaut André Kuipers is taking Earth Hour into space.
Earth Hour From Space: Astronaut to Participate In Orbit
Dutch astronaut André Kuipers is taking Earth Hour into space.
Mysterious Geologic Structure Seen from Space
Crater was photographed by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
Solar Storm Blasted Earth With Mega-Energy Dose
The storm is likely a sign of things to come.
Light Show: Watch Auroras Live on Web
The Slooh Space Camera in Alaska will host a live viewing of the northern lights.
Dazzling City Lights of Dubai Seen From Space
The city's fascinating patterns of urban design stand out in the nighttime photo.
Satellite Spots Cool Cloud Patterns Around Greenland
NASA's Aqua satellite spotted this unusual cloud pattern.
Jupiter and Venus 'Could Be Mistaken for UFOs'
A British astronomer says these planets will probably inspire some calls to the police tonight when they converge in the night sky.
Satellites Spy Seafloor Focusing Tsunami Waves
Seafloor features were known to amp up waves near coasts, but also affect them out at sea.
An Astronaut's View of the Alps
The oblique view from the ISS shows off the rugged Bernese Alps.
NASA's Snowstorm Mission Wraps Up
Mission to fly above Canadian snowstorms called "a real success."
Stunning Photo Shows Growing Antarctic Ice Rift
This ice plain is breaking up and a new iceberg will be born.
