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50-Mile Landslides Spotted on Saturn's Icy Moon

Credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute

Studying Saturn's moon, Iapetus, scientists found landslides that traveled as far as fifty miles. These long-ranging debris fields could provide clues to similar occurrences back on Earth. [Full Story]

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Danish Space Travel Team Launches Private Rocket Test

Credit: Copenhagen Suborbitals

A Danish group of amateur spaceflight enthusiasts launched a homemade rocket Friday (July 27) on a trial flight to test vital technologies for a private manned spacecraft. [Full Story]

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Apollo Moon Landing Flags Still Standing, Photos Reveal

Credit: NASA

Photos from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter prove the American flags planted by Apollo astronauts still stand on the moon. [Full Story]

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Spiral Galaxy Photo Sheds New Light on Recent Star Explosion

Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/STScI/K.Long et al., Optical: NASA/STScI

A new, extremely deep photo of the site of a supernova explosion that was observed in 1957 has revealed X-rays emanating from the source. [Full Story]

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Skywatcher Captures Magnificent Moonset from Eiffel Tower

Credit: VegaStar Carpentier

A waxing crescent moon sets over Paris in this stunning skywatching photo. [Full Story]

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Fading Supernova Explosions Revealed in New Spiral Galaxy Picture

Credit: ESO

The impressive spiral galaxy NGC 1187 has hosted two supernova explosions during the last thirty years, the latest one in 2007. [Full Story]

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Hot Wheels on Mars: Mattel to Land NASA's Curiosity Rover in Toy Stores

Credit: Mattel

Soon after NASA's Curiosity rover lands and becomes the hottest set of wheels on Mars, it'll debut as the latest Hot Wheels to land on toy store shelves. [Full Story]

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The Search for Life on Mars (A Photo Timeline)

Credit: Public domain

A timeline of the past studies, missions and theories about life on the Red Planet. [Full Photo Gallery]

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August Perseid Meteor Shower Has Long Legacy, Bright Future

Credit: Jeff Berkes

This year promises a good show from this famous meteor shower, but even better displays are forecast in the years to come. We'll consult with some meteor experts as to what might be expected. [Full Story]

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Amazing Eagle Nebula Swoops into Stargazer's Night Sky Photo

Credit: Bill Snyder Astrophotography

Soaring thousands of light years from Earth, the Eagle nebula appears in beautiful display in this night sky photo. [Full Story]

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NASA Mars Rover's Risky Landing Plan: A Step-By-Step Guide

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

A look at the steps involved in the Curiosity rover’s risky landing plan. [Full Story]

Best Space Pictures of the Week - Aug. 5, 2012