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Jul 01

NASA delays Mars rover launch again with 2 weeks left to fly

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

The good news is that NASA is working to eke out more time in this summer's launch opportunity, now lasting until at least Aug. 15. The chance to fly to Mars comes up only every 26 months, when Earth and…

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Apr 09

‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’: Remembering Apollo 13 at 50

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

A half-century later, Apollo 13 is still considered Mission Control’s finest hour.

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Mar 05

WATCH: NASA reveals name of next Mars rover

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

The next rover that NASA plans to send to our red, celestial neighbor will be called “Perseverance,” a name proposed by Alex Mather, a seventh grade student from Virginia.

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Feb 08

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SpaceX and OneWeb face off in quest for internet domination

In what has already been a busy year in space, the London-based telecommunications company, OneWeb, on Friday launched a second round of satellites into orbit in a bid to expand global internet coverage. The launch followed the return of NASA…

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Feb 06

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With record space mission, astronaut Christina Koch inspires women back on Earth

By Amna Nawaz

After spending nearly 11 months in orbit aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth Thursday, parachuting into Kazakhstan with two crewmates aboard a Soviet Soyuz capsule. Koch set a record for the single longest female stay…

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Jul 19

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As Trump administration pushes for new space exploration, critics question its costs

By Miles O'Brien

The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission is being commemorated extensively, including at the White House, where President Trump recognized the crew's two surviving members. Their conversation included discussion of a new push to travel to the far side…

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May 01

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How NASA is preparing to launch another mission to the moon

By Miles O'Brien

The Trump administration wants NASA to get back to the moon by 2024, using any means necessary. But will the money and the commitment be there to support the effort? Science correspondent Miles O’Brien talks to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine…

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Mar 13

WATCH: NASA administrator says new rocket won’t be ready for moon shot next year

By Associated Press

Bridenstine told lawmakers in his opening remarks that he is confident the U.S. will be able to continue being a leader in space.

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Dec 23

With first-ever landing on moon’s farside, China enters ‘Luna Incognita’

By Leonard David, Scientific American

The Chang’e-4 mission could have major effects on Earthbound science and politics.

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Dec 23

SpaceX launches Air Force’s best GPS yet, ends banner year

By Associated Press

A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday, hoisting the satellite into orbit.

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