In Memoriam: Spacecraft We Loved and Lost in 2013
In 2013, some spacecraft never made it into orbit, others completed their full missions before quietly turning off while still more had their time in space cut short. No matter the cause of death, we at SPACE.com wish to honor the spacecraft we lost this year.
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NEXT: Talking Japanese Robot Has First Chat with Astronaut in Space
Talking Japanese Robot Has First Chat with Astronaut in Space
In a milestone for robot-human relations, the talking Japanese robot Kirobo had its first conversation with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
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NEXT: NASA Asteroid-Hunting Probe Takes First Photos in 2.5 Years
NASA Asteroid-Hunting Probe Takes First Photos in 2.5 Years
NASA's asteroid-hunting NEOWISE spacecraft has opened its eyes in preparation for a new mission, beaming home its first photos since waking from a 2.5-year-long hibernation.
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