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These 10 super extreme exoplanets are out of this world
By Robert Lea, All About Space magazine last updated
The more we learn about exoplanets, the more we realize the universe is stranger than we ever knew.
Sleeping in Space: How Astronauts Get a Good Night's Rest
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
Best Moon Gifts
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
If you're looking for the right gift for the space nerd in your life, we've got you covered.
The Best Mars Books
By Space.com Staff published
Getting excited about NASA's InSight lander touching down on Mars? We are, too! Here are some of the best books for young and old to read up about the Red Planet.
Best Space Gifts for Kids
By Doris Elin Urrutia published
Check out our list of great space gifts for kids, featuring toys for those who love to build, explore or read great stories.
The Mercury 7 Astronauts: NASA's First Space Travelers
By Space.com Staff published
The Mercury program launched the first Americans into space, four on suborbital flights, and two who orbited the Earth.
NASA's Space Shuttles: Where Are They Now?
By Miriam Kramer last updated
Here's where to go to get your space shuttle fix in museums across the United States.
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