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Now That Dawn Is History, Should NASA Send Another Mission to Ceres?
Nearly three years since NASA's Dawn mission arrived at Ceres, the spacecraft has run out of fuel. Is it time to start thinking about sending another mission to the dwarf planet?
Dwarf Planet Ceres Got an Epic Makeover from Wobbly Surface
The wobbly surface of dwarf planet Ceres has shifted over the years, resulting an epic makeover of ridges and cracks, scientists say.
Giant Ice Volcanoes Once Covered Dwarf Planet Ceres
Dozens of ancient ice volcanoes once dotted the surface of the dwarf planet Ceres, a new study finds.
Dwarf Planet Ceres' Bizarre Bright Spots Shine in Stunning Up-Close View
You may have seen the bizarre bright spots speckling the dwarf planet Ceres — but not like this.
Weird Bright Spots on Ceres Get a Close-Up from Dawn As Mission Nears End
NASA's Dawn spacecraft has gotten its best-ever looks at the weird bright spots that speckle the dwarf planet Ceres.
Dwarf Planet Ceres Has Way More Organic Molecules Than Originally Suspected
On the dwarf planet Ceres, organic molecules are more abundant than scientists originally suspected.
NASA Is About to Have Its Closest Encounter Ever with Dwarf Planet Ceres
A NASA spacecraft is about to get up close and personal with Ceres, a giant asteroid that also happens to be the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system.
Water on Dwarf Planet Ceres Is Driving an Active Surface
Water may continue to play a vital role on the dwarf planet Ceres.
