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Scientists have found more than 5,000 exoplanets since the first such world was confirmed orbiting a sunlike star in 1995. We explore the ones most similar to Earth.

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How long does it take to get to Mars?

We explore how long it takes to get to Mars and the factors that affect a journey to the Red Planet.

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January full moon 2025: The Wolf Moon hides Mars

The full Wolf Moon of January 2025 occurs on Jan. 13 and will pass in front of Mars during a lunar occultation visible from North America.

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Track the ISS: How and where to see it

Here's how to track the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth and see where it is right now.

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When will the sun die?

Here we explore why our sun won't live forever and what will happen when it finally runs out of fuel.

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10 Christmas space facts to get you into the festive spirit

The holiday season and space might just be more closely connected than you thought.

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The 'Black Knight' satellite: A 120-year-old conspiracy theory

According to conspiracy theorists, the Black Knight satellite is an alien spacecraft orbiting Earth. Here's what's really going on.

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December full moon 2024: The Cold Moon eclipses Mars

The Full Cold Moon of December 2024 rises on Dec. 15. Three days later, the moon will occult Mars.

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NASA's 10 new astronauts: pilots, doctor, physicist, cyclist

NASA has picked 10 new astronauts, half of them military pilots, as it looks ahead to the moon and Mars

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How to Photograph the ISS

How to photograph the ISS. It requires a little planning and research, but this guide will explain everything.

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Stargazing with Binoculars: Beginner Tips

Learn how to get the most out of your binoculars and improve your stargazing experience with our easy-to-follow guide.

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The Psyche mission: A visit to a metal asteroid

Psyche is a NASA mission that will explore a 140-mile-wide (225 kilometers) metallic asteroid called 16 Psyche. To provide an insight into planetary formation.

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The best (and worst) Mars landings of all time

Not every mission to Mars has been successful.

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Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Jan.3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.

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Ursid meteor shower 2025: Everything you need to know

This low-key meteor shower is well worth a watch.

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14 of the biggest spacecraft ever to fall from space

A rundown of some of the biggest spacecraft to smash into Earth beyond their operators' control.

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SpaceShipOne: The first private spacecraft

SpaceShipOne was a major turning point for private spaceflight.

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NASA's Spirit Rover: Everything you need to know

Spirit's explorations provided scientists with a remarkable glimpse into Mars' early and wet history.

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Project Mercury: America's 1st crewed space program

Project Mercury was NASA's program that launched the first American astronauts into space, completing a total of six crewed spaceflights.

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New Glenn: Blue Origin's powerful reusable rocket

Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket has a reusable first stage, like those of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.

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Endeavour: NASA's youngest space shuttle

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Deimos: Mars' smallest moon

Mars' moon Deimos is still mysterious a century and a half after its discovery.

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Brown dwarfs: The stars that 'fail'

Brown dwarfs blur the lines between stars and planets.

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Guion Bluford: First African-American in space

Guion "Guy" Bluford is a former NASA astronaut who was the first African-American to fly into space. He flew four shuttle missions.

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Buran: The Soviet space shuttle that flew just once

The Buran spacecraft was the Soviet Union's response to NASA's space shuttle program.

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