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- May 31
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- Voices: SpaceX Showered in Praise for Dragon Space Capsule Success
- SpaceX Chief Elon Musk 'Overwhelmed' by Private Spaceship Success
- Milky Way Galaxy Doomed to Head-On Crash with Andromeda
- Milky Way Galaxy's Head-On Crash with Andromeda (Gallery)
- 8 Modern Astronomy Mysteries Scientists Still Can't Explain
- Rare Transit of Venus Puts Spotlight on Planetary Sun Crossings
- Ancient Egyptian Calendar Reveals Earliest Record of 'Demon Star'
- With Dragon Success, SpaceX Set for More Private Spaceflights
- Transit of Venus Across the Sun 2012: Latest News
- SpaceX Dragon Capsule Splashes Down in Pacific, Ending Historic Test Flight
- Solar Flare Creates Puzzling Particle Pulse on Earth
- SpaceX's Dragon Space Capsule Headed Back to Earth
- Majestic Sunspot Blesses Basilica at Sunrise in Spectacular Picture
- Space History Photo: Aircraft Machine Shop in 1946
- Mission Pictures: SpaceX's 1st Dragon Flight to Space Station
- SpaceX's Private Dragon Supply Ship Departs Space Station
- FAA Clears Virgin Galactic to Begin SpaceShipTwo Rocket Test Flights
- SpaceX's Dragon Capsule Returns to Earth Today: How to Watch Online
- Watch Live: SpaceX's Dragon Capsule Returns to Earth Today
- May 30
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- Land Your Own Dragon: New SpaceX Spacecraft Models Unveiled
- 'Laser Comb' May Aid Search for Earth-Like Alien Planets
- Air Force's Secretive X-37B Space Plane Will Land Soon
- NASA to Hunt Black Holes with New Space Telescope
- Meteorite Reveals Clues in Search for Life on Mars
- Our Milky Way Galaxy Has Cosmic Halo 11.4 Billion Years Old
- SpaceX's Private Dragon Capsule Returns to Earth Thursday
- Strange Arctic Landscape Similar to Jupiter’s Moon Europa
- SpaceX Signs 1st Customer for World's Most Powerful Private Rocket
- SpaceX Makes History: Dragon's Space Station Arrival in Pictures
- Space History Photo: Baikonur Soyuz Launch During Cold War
- Transit of Venus on June 5 Is Last for 105 Years: How to Watch
- Must-See Skywatching Events for June 2012
- Colossal Coma Cluster of Galaxies Dominates Skywatcher Photo
- Private Space Race Heats Up With SpaceX Dragon Flight
- May 29
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- President Obama Awards John Glenn with Medal of Freedom
- Sun Turns NYC into 'Manhattanhenge' Tonight
- Breitling Models New Timepiece After Missing Historic Space Watch
- NASA to Discuss New Black-Hole Hunting Satellite Today
- Partial Lunar Eclipse Next Week Kicks Off June's Sky Sights
- NASA to Reveal Hubble Discovery of Milky Way's Violent Fate Today
- Excitement Builds for Rare Transit of Venus on June 5
- Transit of Venus Across the Sun Through History (Gallery)
- Two Small Asteroids Buzz Earth in One-Two Punch
- How the Transit of Venus Across Sun Enthralled Stargazers Through History
- Space History Photo: Sci-Fi? No, Snow on Vacuum Spheres
- Massive Impacts May Have Warmed Ancient Mars
- Visions of Valhalla: Skywatcher Captures Spectacular Aurora on Camera
- May 28
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- May 25
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- World's Largest Radio Telescope to Be Shared by South Africa, Australia
- New Spaceflight Era Begins with Private Capsule at Space Station
- Fire in the Sky: Nebula Burns Brightly in Skywatcher Photo
- Praise Pours In for SpaceX Capsule's Space Station Success
- Africa's First Night Sky 'Reserve' Is Stargazing Haven
- Space History Photo: Emergency Sun-Shade Stitched for Skylab
- Private Dragon Capsule Arrives at Space Station in Historic First
- 'Men in Black 3' Blasts Into NASA's Past
- Private Cargo Ship Closing in on Space Station
- Sci-Fi Movies Are Wrong About Aliens, E.T. Hunter Jill Tarter Says
- Mars or Bust! Scientists Flood NASA With 400 Ideas to Explore Red Planet
- Satellite's 40th Anniversary Kicks Off Space Contest
- May 24
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- Time to See Private Space Capsule in Night Sky Is Now
- Private Space Capsule 'Go' for Space Station Arrival
- 'Intrepid' Mercury Astronaut Marks 50th Anniversary of Orbiting the Earth
- What Do SpaceX and Tesla Have in Common?
- Private Moon Race Will Preserve NASA's Historic Lunar Landing Sites
- Back in Black: 'Men In Black 3' Director Talks Sci-Fi & Space Travel
- Mystery Mars Formation May Be Ancient Volcanic Ash
- Mystery of Martian Meteorites' Organic Stuff Solved
- Space Shuttle Replica Sets Sail for Houston
- NASA Launches Upgraded iPhone App
- Space History Photo: Rare Woman Physicist at NASA in 1957
- Amazing Pictures: SpaceX's Dragon Spaceship in Orbit From the Inside Out
- Cassini Spacecraft Snaps Saturn Moon Pics, Changes Orbit
- Space Agency Leaders Say Global Cooperation Vital for Future Exploration
- Gallery: 'Men in Black 3' Brings Aliens & Time Travel
- SpaceX Commercial Spacecraft Makes History With 1st Space Station Flyby
- Possible Newfound Alien Planet is Falling to Pieces
- May 23
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- Private Spaceship to Make 1st Space Station Flyby Thursday
- Mars Rover Sees Its Shadow in Red Planet Crater (Photo)
- Look Up! How to See the Moon's 'Dark Side' Tonight
- REDIRECTS TO YOUTUBE Last Venus Transit In Your Lifetime | Video Show
- Mysterious Nebula Glows Bright in Telescope Photo
- Astronaut Snaps Stunning Meteor Pictures from Space
- Space History Photo: NASA Robot Brain Surgeon
- California Science Center Names New Wing for Space Shuttle Endeavour
- SpaceX's Commercial Spaceship Chasing Space Station in Orbit
- Potential Colorado Spaceport Plan Gaining Steam
- SpaceX Launch Success 'Like Winning Super Bowl,' Billionaire CEO Elon Musk Says
- May 22
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- Iran to Launch Satellite Into Space Wednesday
- Planet X? New Evidence of an Unseen Planet at Solar System's Edge
- SpaceX's Private Rocket Launch Just Step 1 of Tough Test Flight
- Astronaut Photographs Solar Eclipse's Moon Shadow from Space
- How to See SpaceX's Private Space Capsule in the Night Sky
- Former Astronaut Will Lead 100-Year Starship Effort
- SETI Astronomer Jill Tarter Retiring After 35-Year Alien Hunt
- Searching for Intelligent Aliens: Q&A with SETI Astronomer Jill Tarter
- Space History Photo: Madeleine Albright & Daniel Goldin at STS-88 Launch
- Ashes of Star Trek's 'Scotty' Ride Private Rocket Into Space
- Private Rocket Launch Vindicates Commercial Spaceflight Model
- Voices: Spaceflight Experts Hail SpaceX Private Capsule Launch Success
- Launch Pictures: SpaceX's Dragon Capsule Roars to Space Station
- SpaceX Launches Private Capsule on Historic Trip to Space Station
- SpaceX Fuels Private Rocket for Launch to Space Station
- May 21
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- SpaceX Private Spaceship to Join Robotic Cargo Ship Fleet
- 5 Fun Facts About Private Rocket Company SpaceX
- Venus and Crescent Moon to Perform Final Night Sky Show
- Satellites Snap Solar Eclipse Pictures From Space
- SpaceX 'Go' for 2nd Launch Try of Private Rocket Tuesday
- Stunning Solar Eclipse Pics Snapped Over Scenic Arizona Canyon
- Spectacular 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Wows Millions
- Space History Photo: The Birth of Hang Gliding
- SpaceX Hopes to Launch Private Spacecraft to Space Station Tuesday
- After Solar Eclipse, June's Venus Transit of Sun Is Next Amazing Sky Sight
- Annular Solar Eclipse of May 20: Complete Coverage
- World's Largest Solar Eclipse Party Draws Thousands to Stadium
- Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse: First Photos
- Skywatchers Hot for 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse
- May 20
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- Best Space Photos of the Week - May 20, 2012
- Movie Review: Bland BATTLESHIP Makes Game Effort
- SpaceX Replaces Faulty Rocket Valve for Space Station Flight
- Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Visible from China to Texas Today
- Astronauts May See Solar Eclipse Shadow From Space
- Watch Today's 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Here: Webcast Info
- May 19
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- Gallery: SpaceX's 1st Mission to Space Station - How It Works
- How to Safely Observe Sunday's Solar Eclipse
- Why Sunday's Solar Eclipse 'Ring of Fire' Will Be Rare Sight
- SpaceX Launch Abort Traced to Faulty Rocket Valve
- SpaceX No Stranger to Launch Day Rocket Glitches
- SpaceX Aborts Launch of Private Space Capsule to Space Station
- SpaceX Fuels Rocket for Historic Test Flight to Space Station
- Not-So-Secret Souvenirs Riding Historic SpaceX Capsule Flight to Space Station
- May 18
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- NASA to Watch Solar Eclipse from Grand Canyon Sunday
- Eclipse Glasses Sold Out in Advance of Sunday’s Solar Eclipse
- Stakes High for 1st Private Rocket Launch to Space Station Saturday
- Science Fiction Barely Ahead of Space Exploration Reality
- The 5 Most Promising Private Spaceships
- The Future in 2312: Q&A With Author Kim Stanley Robinson - Part 2
- Terraforming the Solar System: Q&A With Author Kim Stanley Robinson - Part 1
- Historic NASA Facility Ready for Deep Space Capsule Prototype
- Japan Launches Satellites to Track Earth's Water and Environment
- Watch the 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Online Sunday
- Space History Photo: Huge Saturn V Rocket Stage Test Fired
- Solar Eclipse Sunday Promises Spectacular Views from China to Texas
- Private Rocket Poised to Make History With Saturday Launch
- Satellite to Watch Solar Eclipse From Space on Sunday
- Arctic Microbe Hunt Could Aid Search for Alien Life
- May 17
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- Rocket Launch Saturday Is One Giant Leap for Commercial Spaceflight
- 'Battleship' Director Talks Adapting Board Game to Film
- Monster Sunspot's Solar Flare Strong Enough to Confuse Satellites
- Moon Rocks Reveal Evidence of Ancient Asteroid Barrage
- 4,700 Potentially Dangerous Asteroids Lurk Near Earth, NASA Says
- Constellation Station: Bright Stars Sparkle in Skywatcher Photo
- Space History Photo: Aerial View of Missile Row
- Sunday's Solar Eclipse 'Ring of Fire': Where and How to See It
- Space Spiders and Wine: Weird Science Launching on Private Space Capsule
- When Aliens Attack: 'Battleship' Strategy with SETI Astronomer Seth Shostak
- New US-Russian Crew Arrives at Space Station
- May 16
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- World's Largest Solar Eclipse Party Takes Over Football Stadium Sunday
- NASA Loans Space Telescope to Caltech
- SpaceX Launching Student Experiments and Emblems on 1st Space Station Flight
- How to Spot Asteroid Juno in the Night Sky
- Photos: SpaceX Set for Historic Launch to Space Station
- Annular Solar Eclipse of May 20, 2012 (Photo Guide)
- Colossal Superflares Erupt from Sun-Like Stars
- How Venus Transit of Sun in June May Help Find Alien Planets
- Breathtaking View of Earth Taken by Russian Satellite
- The Angry Sun: How to Predict Space Weather
- European Rocket Launches 2 New Communications Satellites
- Sunday Solar Eclipse Visible from National Parks
- Private Rocket Launch Saturday May Herald New Commercial Spaceflight Era
- The 6 Most Likely Places to Find Alien Life
- Weird Galaxy Glows Bright in Amazing Telescope Photo
- May 15
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- Gallery: Aliens Invade Earth in 'Battleship' Film
- Private Space Taxi Builders Ponder Future Beyond NASA
- Star Factory Blazes Bright in Stunning New Photo
- Omega Centauri Shines Over Dark Forest in Skywatcher Photo
- Smokey & Fire: Astronaut Launches Into Space with Forest Service's Smokey Bear
- Orion StarBlast 6i IntelliScope Review | Find Best Beginner Telescopes
- SpaceX's 1st Private Capsule Launch to Space Station: How It Will Work
- Space History Photo: Apollo-Soyuz Training at Star City
- Liftoff! Spectacular Launch Photos for Space Station Crew
- Mock Mars Rover Takes Desert Test Drive
- 2,000 Apply for Jobs Building Asteroid-Mining Robots
- Spacecraft Repair Droids Could Give Satellites Longer Lives
- New Astronaut Crew Launches Toward Space Station
- May 14
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- 'Virgin' Constellation's Bright Star Reigns Over Night Sky
- Safe Sun-Watching Party Sets Stage for Solar Eclipse, Rare Venus Transit
- SpaceX's Private Launch to Space Station: How to Watch Online
- Antarctica from Above: Watch the Birth of an Iceberg
- Bus-Size Asteroid Zips Close By Earth
- SpaceX to Launch 1st Private Capsule to Space Station This Week
- Space History Photo: Wilber and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie
- Scientists to Watch Historic Venus Transit of the Sun from Alaska
- 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Occurs May 20
- New Astronaut Crew Launching to Space Station Tonight
- May 13
- May 12
- May 11
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- Sun-Watching Space Telescope Bounces Back From Glitch
- Meteorites From Big Fireball Spark Space Age 'Gold Rush'
- Spaceflight Companies Team Up for Private Space Station Flights
- NASA's Budget Woes Require Tough Space Tech Balancing Act
- Monster Sunspot Triggers Big Solar Flares (Photos)
- Photos: Fireball Drops Meteorites On California
- Endeavour Unplugged: NASA Powers Down its Last Space Shuttle
- China Successfully Launches New Spy Satellite Into Orbit
- Far Out! Jupiter-Bound Probe Snaps Photo of Big Dipper
- Behind the Scenes with Real-Life Astronaut on TV's 'Big Bang Theory'
- Monster Sunspot Fires Off Powerful Solar Flares
- Space History Photo: M2-F2 Crash on Rogers Dry Lake
- Bella Luna: Skywatcher Captures Old Moon Over Historic Italian Church
- Huge Dead Satellite May Be Space Junk for 150 Years
- Sponsor-a-Shuttle: Museums Offer Tiles, Stars for Space Shuttle Display Funds
- May 10
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- Giant Asteroid Vesta's Planetary Chances Killed by Jupiter
- NASA Astronaut Helps Launch TV's 'Big Bang Theory' Finale Tonight
- Swarm of Tiny Satellites Would Serve as Soldiers' Eyes
- Moon and Venus Set Over Historic Old Delhi Mosque
- Space Shuttle Replica to Make Houston 'Landing' June 1
- Oldest Mayan Astronomical Calendar Discovered
- Hidden Alien Planet Revealed by Its Own Gravity
- Huge Asteroid Vesta Actually an Ancient Protoplanet
- Our Sun Is Moving More Slowly Than Thought
- Mars Rover Opportunity Survives Harsh Martian Winter to Rove Again
- Space History Photo: Ion Engine Test Firing
- Faintest Star Cluster Yet Discovered On Outskirts of Milky Way
- May 9
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- Shuttle Rocket Booster Maker to Launch Private Space Taxi by 2015
- Photos: ATK’s Liberty Rocket & Private Spaceship
- What Would You Ask Space Station Commander Dan Burbank?
- Solar Eclipse of May 20: How to See the Sun's 'Ring of Fire'
- SpaceX Shows Off Manned Dragon Capsule at Space Expo
- Arizona Man Wins Free Trip to Space
- Monster Black Holes Stifle Star Birth
- Sand Dunes on Mars Are Surprisingly Speedy
- Earth From Space: Envisat Satellite Photos
- Huge Satellite Envisat is Dead in Space
- Scientists Should 'Cool It' on Alien Life Claims, Biologist Says
- NASA to Reveal New Vesta Discoveries by Asteroid Probe Thursday
- Mission to Mars: Why Russia & US Should Tag Team Red Planet
- Stars Swarm like Celestial Bees in Stunning New Photo
- May 8
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- Light from Alien Super-Earth Seen for 1st Time
- NASA Budget Cuts Draw Threat of Presidential Veto
- Image of the Day: April 2012
- Space Needle to Award Free Trip to Space Wednesday
- Ancient Mars Volcano Blast Hints at Planet's Wet History
- Gallery: Space Adventures' Suborbital Rocket Ride
- Private Space Plane Builder Sierra Nevada Expanding to Florida
- Oozing Super-Earth: Images of Alien Planet 55 Cancri e
- Chinese Mapping Satellite Successfully Launched to Orbit
- How Telerobotics Could Help Humanity Explore Space
- New Astronaut Photo Highlights Impact Crater
- Astronaut Sees Squashed 'Supermoon' From Space (Photos)
- Space History Photo: STS-41D Crew Enjoying Space
- Monster Sunspot Threatens to Unleash Powerful Solar Flares
- Secret Air Force X-37B Space Plane Mission a 'Spectacular Success'
- Stunning Photos: Earth from Space by Astronaut André Kuipers
- May 7
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- Wanted: New Experiments for Space Station Science
- Space Probe Fleet Idea Would Search for Mars Life
- NASA Confirms Hack By 'The Unknowns'
- NASA Probe Gets Extended Stay at Huge Asteroid Vesta
- Rare Venus Transit of Sun in June to Amaze Skywatchers
- Earth-Like Alien Planets Unlikely Around Stars with 'Hot Jupiters'
- US Military Seeks Rapid Satellite ID in Crowded Space
- Eyes In the Sky: Q&A with Satellite Photo Provider DigitalGlobe
- Space History Photo: 28 Bomarc Ram Jet Engine Testing
- Hall of Fame Space Shuttle Astronauts Humbled by Heroes' Welcome
- Best Space Photos of the Week - May 6, 2012
- Skywatcher Photo Catches Star Trails & Plane Over Ancient Tomb
- eBay Auction of Neil Armstrong's Corvette Ends, But Did It Sell?
- May 6
- May 5
- May 4
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- Private Company Delays 1st Launch to Space Station to May 19
- NASA, SETI Use Airship to Hunt Meteorites From Big Fireball
- Secretive Blue Origin Reveals New Details of Spacecraft Plans
- Hubble to Watch Historic Venus Transit, Using Moon as Mirror
- US Air Force Launches Advanced Communications Satellite
- Amazing Photos of 2 Saturn Moons Snapped by Cassini Probe
- Gunshots Damage Historic Saturn V Moon Rocket
- Why the 'Supermoon' Will Look Largest Near the Horizon
- Space History Photo: Evidence for Recent Liquid Water on Mars: Gullies
- 'Life on Mars': Q&A with Pulitzer-Winning Poet Tracy K. Smith
- Dying Stars Caught Eating Rocky Alien Planets
- Gallery: Dying Stars Consume Rocky Alien Planets
- 'Supermoon' Science: Why Saturday's Full Moon is Biggest of 2012
- Buzz Aldrin Gives TV Comedian Stephen Colbert Space Award
- NASA Budget Woes Paint Bleak Future for Earth Science
- May 3
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- 'Supermoon,' Meteor Shower and Solar Eclipse to Grace May Skies
- New 'Unknowns' Hacking Group Hits NASA, Air Force, European Space Agency
- Gallery: USAF Launches New AEHF 2 Satellite
- US Air Force Satellite Launch Delayed by Glitch
- Ancient Mars Rocks Could Have Sheltered Life, Study Suggests
- Earth's Beauty from Space Dazzles in Astronaut Video
- Europe to Explore Jupiter's Icy Moons with JUICE Spacecraft
- Saturday's 'Supermoon' Won't Destroy Earth
- Space History Photo: Yuri Gagarin Meets Gemini 4 Astronauts
- Rubber Chicken Survives High-Flying Trip Through Solar Storm
- Star Trek Fans to Launch Kirk & Picard to Edge of Space
- Mars-Bound Rover in Home Stretch of Red Planet Voyage
- Photos: Visiting Death Valley With Mars Rover Curiosity Crew
- May 2
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- Newt Gingrich's Moon Colony Plan Spoofed by Comedy Central
- Rubber Chicken Camilla Flies to Edge of Space (Photos)
- SpaceX Says Delay Likely for 1st Private Launch to Space Station
- 'Supermoon' May Outshine Meteor Shower This Weekend
- Saturn, Moon and Star Offer Triple Night Sky Treat Thursday
- Death Valley Doubles as Martian Crater for Mars Rover Team
- US Air Force to Launch Advanced Military Satellite Thursday
- Monster Black Hole Caught Swallowing Unlucky Star
- China Launches New Navigation Satellite Into Orbit
- Poll: Would You Ride SpaceX's Dragon Capsule?
- How to Find a Meteorite in 5 Steps
- Delay Possible for 1st Private Launch to Space Station: Report
- Space History Photo: Huge Helios Prototype Spreads Its Wings
- Spectacular Photo Reveals Bright Nebula Near Orion's Belt
- Dark Matter Theories Challenged By Satellite Galaxy Discovery
- Space Station Crew Excited for 1st Private Spaceship Visit
- May 1
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- Reusable Space Plane Idea Intrigues Europeans
- Volcanic Rocks Could Have Nurtured Life on Earth & Elsewhere
- Black Hole Unleashes Extraordinarily Bright X-Ray Burst
- John Glenn to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
- How the Night Sky Constellations Got Their Names
- Mars Volcanic Glass May Be Hotspot for Life
- Star Trails Arc Over Ancient Landscape in Photo
- Space History Photo: 1942 Wind Tunnel Test
- Must-See Skywatching Events for May 2012
