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Testing complete! Space.com contributor Elizabeth Howell pulls out of the NDX-2 spacesuit, under supervision by Pablo de León, a space studies professor at the University of North Dakota (left). This prototype suit may be adapted for use in the field if NASA lunar landing missions move forward as planned, because NDX-2 is primarily designed to accommodate the priorities and constraints of walking on the moon.

Stellar Threads: Trying on a Spacesuit Brings Thrills and Challenges

By Elizabeth Howell published

Tech
A photograph of the scientists' setup to measure the May 29, 1919 total solar eclipse from Sobral, Brazil. Two heliostats with moveable mirrors directed images of the sun into two horizontal telescopes.

In Photos: Einstein's 1919 Solar Eclipse Experiment Tests General Relativity

By Sarah Lewin published

Here's how scientists verified Albert Einstein's theory of relativity using a total solar eclipse.

The Sun
SpaceX's Falcon 9 lifts off from Cap Canaveral

Blastoff! How to See a Rocket Launch In Person This Year

By Sarah Lewin published

It's not just for the pros: With a little planning and flexibility, anybody can go watch a rocket blast off. Our in-depth guide goes through each of this year's U.S. launch locations and dates.

Launches & Spacecraft
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In Photos: The Amazing Triple Rocket Landing of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Launch of Arabsat-6A

By Meghan Bartels published

See photos of SpaceX's historic second Falcon Heavy rocket launch on April 11, 2019.

Launches & Spacecraft
Expedition 58

Expedition 58: The International Space Station Mission in Pictures

By Christine Lunsford, Hanneke Weitering published

See how the Expedition 58 crew have lived, laughed and worked at the International Space Station in this photo gallery.

International Space Station
Jupiter and two of its moons — Io, to the left, and Europa — as seen by Voyager 1 on Feb. 13, 1979.

Voyager 1's Historic Flyby of Jupiter in Photos

By Christine Lunsford published

See Voyager 1's most amazing photos of Jupiter!

Voyager
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The Weirdest Mars Discoveries by Opportunity and Spirit Rovers

By Hanneke Weitering published

As the Opportunity rover's mission on Mars officially comes to an end, we reflect on some of the strangest sights the rover and its twin, Spirit, encountered on the Red Planet.

Mars Rovers
Total Lunar Eclipse 2019

Amazing Photos of the Super Blood Wolf Moon of 2019!

By Hanneke Weitering published

On Jan. 20, 2019, the moon passes through Earth's shadow in a total lunar eclipse during the Full Wolf Moon, which is also a "supermoon." See amazing photos of the Super Blood Wolf Moon of 2019 here!

Astrophotography
Yutu 2 Makes Tracks on Moon's Far Side

China On the Moon! A History of Chinese Lunar Missions in Pictures

By Elizabeth Howell published

The moon
2017 Total Solar Eclipse from Oregon

The Most Exciting Space Events to Watch in 2019

By All About Space magazine published

Here's a guide to the most-anticipated spaceflight events of the coming year from Space.com's sister publication All About Space!

Human Spaceflight
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