Scientists Reveal Titan Might Support Life, Just Barely
If there's life in the solar system beyond Earth, Saturn's largest moon, Titan, seems a logical place to find it. A new study says maybe, but in tiny amounts.
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Why Do Rockets Have Fins, And How Do They Affect Their Flight?
You might be surprised to know the purpose behind the fins on a rocket and if they're really necessary.
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The Trump Admin Claims US Tech Can 'Manipulate Time And Space,' But Don't Get Too Excited Yet
A Trump administration science official did say that U.S. technology can "manipulate time and space." But there's lots of context you should know.
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These Tiny Particles Could Be A Big Problem For Future Mars Astronauts
Mars is the exciting next step in our exploration of space, but dust particles that were already a problem on the moon could be worse on Mars.
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How Do Rocket Engines Work?
You've likely watched space shuttles launch using massive rockets, but how exactly do the rockets that are the backbone of space exploration work?
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Why Does NASA Always Launch Rockets From Florida?
Cape Canaveral has been the site of numerous rocket launches and space faring missions, and that's all due to its strategic location on the U.S. east coast.
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The First Ever Asteroid Mining Mission Vanished In Space: Here's What Happened
While asteroid mining is already being undertaken, the first mission didn't exactly go off without a hitch. Here's what happened after it left earth.
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10 Worst Accidents Recorded In Space Exploration History, And Why They Occurred
Exploration has never been a safe occupation. For every significant discovery, there has been sacrifice by those seeking out new knowledge.
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How Was The International Space Station Built? (And How Long Did It Take?)
The International Space Station has been orbiting our planet for decades, but how did it get up there and how long did it take? Here's everything we know.
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The Helix Nebula May Actually Be The Real 'Death Star' - Here's Why
Scientists have been receiving X-ray signals from the Helix Nebula for decades, but now they believe it may hide a horrifying and grisly secret.
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How Fast Do Satellites Actually Travel?
Satellites serve many purposes while they orbit above the Earth, but as they do so, how fast do they actually move? The answer may surprise you.
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Why Do Rockets Curve When Launched Instead Of Going Straight Up?
One might be inclined to think that rockets would launch straight upward, but they don't, they curve along the way, and here's the science behind that.
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How Astronauts Perform Basic Everyday Tasks In Zero Gravity
Getting to outer space is tough, but living there presents a whole new slew if issues. Check out how astronauts accomplish everyday tasks in orbit.
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Why Is The Moon Rusting? NASA May Have The Answer
Mars is the Red Planet, but turns out the moon has the makings of a reddish cast, too. Yes, scientists have found rust on the moon. The question is: why?
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Why Is Mars Red? Scientists Have A New Theory
With new data coming in from Mars, scientists have a new theory about why the planet is red. What does this mean for whether Mars once supported life?
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This NASA Mission Could Reveal Where The Building Blocks Of Life Originated
In an epic NASA mission, SPHEREx will take large-scale images of the sky, observing hundreds of millions of stars and galaxies.
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How Training In Submarines Helps Prepare Astronauts For Space Travel
Although the deep seas and space seem like opposites, there are actually enough similarities between them that their study can reveal insights.
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4 Ways NASA Is Using AI For Space Exploration
Artificial intelligence is making a huge splash now, but NASA saw its potential long ago. Here are four ways AI is helping the U.S. explore space.
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What Do Starlink Satellites Look Like And Can You Track Them?
How do you spot a Starlink satellite from the ground? What do they look like up close? Is there any way of tracking their paths? Find out here.
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4 Space Projects You May Not Have Realized Kawasaki Is Involved In
Kawasaki might be better known for its dirt bikes, but it actually has a hand in some of the most sophisticated aeronautical tech out there.
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NASA Wants To Explore Distant Ocean Planets With These Robots
The next phase of robotic research of ocean worlds is the development of underwater explorers.
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A Supernova Could Help Uncover The Universe's Most Mysterious Substance
Scientists hope to use a gamma ray telescope to observe a future supernova to help prove the existence of dark matter.
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Asteroids And Earth's Fate: Are We Really Prepared To Prevent A Catastrophe?
Humanity is better prepared than ever before to prevent a large asteroid from crashing into Earth, but there's more work, and surveillance, to be done.
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This Planet Shows What Earth Might Look Like In 8 Billion Years' Time
Exoplanets can be quite different from Earth, but occasionally researchers find one that gives a sneak peak into what the future might look like.
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3 Surprising Things ISS Astronauts Are Absolutely Banned From Doing
Living aboard the ISS may seem like a dream come true, and you might be right, but everything astronauts are banned from doing might make you think twice.
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Why SpaceX Ditched Landing Gear For 'Chopsticks' On Starship
SpaceX made history when it successfully caught the Starship’s Super Heavy booster in “chopstick” arms. Here is why it no longer uses landing gear.
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12 Of The Most Important Satellite Launches In History
Satellite history is littered with "firsts." Many early space launches constituted key moments in the Cold War space race and the progression of science.
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