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Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle Launch, April 2012

After Tiangong-1, What Are the Next Big Pieces of Space Junk to Crash to Earth?

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China's Tiangong-1 space lab art

China Space Station Crash: What Are the Odds a Piece Will Hit You?

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Astroscale's ELSA-d Space Junk Demonstration

Space Junk Could Be This Company's Treasure

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The Singapore-based company Astroscale wants to make the removal of space debris profitable.

Solar Eclipse Sequence in Svalbard on March 20, 2015.

For the Great American Solar Eclipse, Leave Your Camera at Home

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Solar astronomer J. McKim Malville has some advice for people planning to see the Great American Solar Eclipse on Aug. 21: Don’t photograph it.

The rock art depicting a solar eclipse, possibly from A.D. 1097, looked "more celebratory than frightening," said a University of Colorado archaeoastronomer.

Ancient Pueblo Rock Art Depicts a 'Celebratory' Solar Eclipse

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Earth Temperature

Cool the Planet? Geoengineering Is Easier Said Than Done

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Scientists are exploring ways to re-engineer the planet to counter the effects of global warming.

Neil deGrasse Tyson says that when people who deny science rise to power that is a recipe for a complete dismantling of our democracy.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Warns Science Denial Could 'Dismantle' Democracy

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Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson urges Americans to become more scientifically literate in a short video he posted yesterday (April 19) on his Facebook page.

Mars Base: NASA Concept

These Three Killer Apps Could Help Humans Colonize Mars

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Asteroid mining, giant orbiting internet antennas and space-based solar power could create a space economy that brings a Mars colony within humanity's reach.

Accion Systems' electrospray thruster chips (shown in gold) arranged on a notional satellite.

Dime-Size Thrusters Could Propel Satellites, Spacecraft

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A new propulsion engine with dime-size thrusters could be used to propel a host of spacecraft, from small satellites to crewed ships designed for interplanetary exploration.

An artist's illustration of the Breakthrough Starshot project's laser sail propelled nanocraft after launch. While early concepts show the a wide parachute-shaped sail, a ball-shaped sail may be a better design, project scientists say.

Breakthrough Starshot's Interstellar Sail Works Best As a Ball

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Blue Origin's New Shepard suborbital vehicle

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Plans Crewed Launch Within a Year

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The spaceflight company Blue Origin, which was founded by Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos, plans to launch its first crewed flight to suborbital space soon.

Future Mars settlers

Building a Mars Colony? You'll Need a Team of Astronaut 'MacGyvers'

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Colonizing Mars will be no easy feat. It will take billions of dollars, new technologies yet to be invented and a whole lot of astronaut elbow grease.

Shapeshifting airplane wing

Airplane Wing Actively Morphs for More Agile, Efficient Flying

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A shapeshifting wing designed by NASA and MIT engineers could greatly reduce fuel use and emissions.

"Aliens" shoes

'Aliens' Stompers from Reebok Coming on Alien Day

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Reebok is releasing replicas of the high-top Stompers Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) wore in Aliens.

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