Best Space Photos of the Week - Jan. 11, 2014

By Space.com Staff
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Smallest, Faintest Galaxies of the Ancient Universe Spotted

NASA, ESA, and B. Siana and A. Alavi (University of California, Riverside)

Two of NASA's most powerful space telescopes have teamed up to shed new light on the early history of the universe. [Read the Full Story]

Sun Unleashes 1st Major Solar Flare of 2014 (Video)

NASA/SDO

Astronomers with the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore are 3D printing images produced by the Hubble Space Telescope into textured pictures for people who aren't able to see the cosmic wonders or want to learn about the celestial sights through touch. [See the Video Here]

Launch Photos: SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Lofts Thaicom 6 Satellite

SpaceX

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Jan. 6, 2014, carrying the THAICOM 6 telecommunications satellite to orbit. [See More Photos Here]

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