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NASA Says Phoenix Lander Finds Ice on Mars
June 20, 2008
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NASA's Phoenix spacecraft found evidence of ice on Mars, NASA reported. The rover discovered dice-size white chunks, which disappeared five days later, leading scientists to believe they were bits of ice that evaporated. Mission scientist Peter Smith explains the discovery.
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U.S. Brings Down Errant Spy Satellite
February 20, 2008
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Experts discuss the U.S. military's effort to shoot down a defunct spy satellite and how it might fit into the Pentagon's larger space strategy.
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   Supernova Sighting
Experts Study Final Moments of Dying Star
May 21, 2008
Analysis
The deaths of some stars are marked by a unique event: the supernova. A NASA telescope captured a massive explosion in January, giving scientists clues into the mechanics of our own world. Robert Kirshner of Harvard University explains the significance of the event.
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