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Living on 'Mars 2': The Real Tech Behind Nat Geo's Martian Colony

November 11, 2018 | Countdown

In National Geographic's "Mars" docudrama series, a group of pioneers build the first colony on Mars, complete with rovers, helicopters and other tech inspired by NASA, SpaceX and other "big thinkers" in the space industry.
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This Week's Top Space Stories!

November 09, 2018 | Countdown

Scientists use ten years of X-ray data to spot the final stages of a galactic merger and a mission to the sun reports good health after a scorching approach. These are just some of the top stories this week from Space.com.
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The 25 Greatest Spaceships of Science Fiction

November 02, 2018 | Countdown

Which is the neatest science fiction ship of all time? Check out the epic battle between 25 ships in this slideshow.
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'War of the Worlds!' The Infamous Martian Invasion Radio Broadcast Explained

October 31, 2018 | Countdown

Orson Welles' Oct. 30, 1938 broadcast of "War of the Worlds," based on the H.G. Wells tale of alien invasion, startled many listeners who thought Martians were really attacking. Here are some photos relating to the historic broadcast.
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The Best Space Gifts for Kids 2018

October 16, 2018 | Countdown

From robots to rockets and toddler-size telescopes, here are Space.com's picks for the best space and STEM gifts for kids this year.
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Best Space Gifts 2018

October 16, 2018 | Countdown

From stargazing gear to cosmic bling and out-of-this-world toys, here are Space.com's picks for the coolest space gifts of 2018.
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How SpaceX's 1st Passenger Flight Around the Moon with Yusaku Maezawa Will Work

September 18, 2018 | Countdown

Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa has signed an unprecedented deal with SpaceX to be the first private passenger to fly around the moon on a BFR rocket. Here's how the mission will work.
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'Predator' Primer: Your Film Guide to the Iconic Sci-Fi Franchise

September 13, 2018 | Countdown

With the long-awaited release of the latest foray into the "Predator" franchise, we look back at all the movies starring cinema's favorite space-faring safari hunter.
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Meet the Delta Rocket Family of the United Launch Alliance

September 13, 2018 | Countdown

Delta rockets have been launching to space for almost six decades now, carrying some hallmark NASA missions into orbit.
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Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017: Your Amazing Memories

August 21, 2018 | Countdown

Where were you on Aug. 21, 2017? On this day last summer, millions of Americans flocked to a 70-mile-wide (113 kilometers) path that stretched across the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina to watch as the moon's shadow momentarily turned day into night.
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