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SpaceX Is Set for 3rd Falcon 9 Launch in Less Than 10 Days
June 28, 2017 | ArticleThis Sunday (July 2), SpaceX is scheduled to launch its third Falcon 9 rocket in just under 10 days, following launches on June 23 and 25.
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Solar Eclipse 2017: Alaska Airlines Flight Will Offer View Above the Clouds
June 28, 2017 | ArticleA group of lucky astronomy buffs will get to watch the moon block the face of the sun on Aug. 21 from 35,000 feet (10,700 meters) in the air aboard a special charter Alaska Airlines eclipse flight.
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Gecko-Inspired Robot Could Snag Space Junk
June 28, 2017 | ArticleRobotic pincers inspired by geckos could help collect garbage in space, a new study finds.
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Can Your Pet Go Blind from the Solar Eclipse?
June 28, 2017 | ArticlePeople with plans to watch the upcoming solar eclipse likely have a long checklist of things to do, but should that checklist include securing protective glasses for their furry friends?
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With a Better Brain, Curiosity Mars Rover Picks Its Own Targets
June 28, 2017 | ArticleThe Curiosity Mars Rover is now smart enough to pick its own targets of exploration, thanks to a new piece of software.
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Space Calendar 2017: Launches, Sky Events & More
June 28, 2017 | ArticleHere's a guide to the major astronomical events of the next year, as well as space launches and milestones for spacecrafts already in travel.
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Soviet-Era Buran Space Shuttle Shipping to Former Olympic Site for Display
June 28, 2017 | ArticleA full-size mockup of a Soviet Buran space shuttle is departing Moscow for an exhibition center opening at the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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Image of the Day
June 28, 2017 | Image AlbumThe beautiful, blue Iris Nebula shines brightly in a cloud of interstellar dust in this image by astrophotographer Terry Hancock. A central hot star illuminates the entire nebula as its brilliant light scatters on the surrounding dust particles.
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Today in Space! June 28, 2015: SpaceX Rocket Explodes After Liftoff
June 28, 2017 | ArticleFind out what happened today in space on June 28, 2015, when a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying cargo to the International Space Station exploded just minutes after launch.
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Asteroid Day Will Offer a Crash Course (and Other Events) on Space Rocks
June 28, 2017 | ArticleMore than 700 events are scheduled to take place around the globe for this year’s Asteroid Day celebration, as well as a live webcast hosted by physicist Brian Cox.
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