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Science Jul 11

Space race: Richard Branson flies to space on Virgin Galactic

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Science Jul 19

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

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…

By Miles O'Brien

Science May 01

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How NASA is preparing to launch another mission to the moon

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…

By Miles O'Brien

Nation Mar 13

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

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

By Associated Press

Arts Sep 23

This beaming sculpture will shine from earth’s orbit — and probe the politics of space

Trevor Paglen's sculpture "Orbital Reflector" is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in mid-November, raising questions about who controls space and why.

By Corinne Segal

Feb 20

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50 Years Later, Astronaut John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission in Space

50 Years Later, Astronaut John Glenn Recounts His Historic Mission in Space…

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India Launches First Mission to the Moon

By PBS NewsHour

India successfully launched its first mission to the moon Wednesday, an unmanned orbiter that will map the moon's surface and look for signs of water, ice and useful minerals.

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