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![A bootprint on the surface of the moon, taken by Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin during the first human moon landing on July 20, 1969.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4hwU37oCiwcP5MfVNjwVPQ-320-80.jpg)
'Space can unite a troubled country in troubled times': NASA chief calls for unity 55 years after Apollo 11 moon landing
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA administrator Bill Nelson is calling for unity among both major U.S. political parties amid the 55th anniversary of the first human moon landing on Saturday (July 20).
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NASA delays ISS spacewalks indefinitely to investigate spacesuit coolant leak
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA had planned to hold its next spacewalk at the end of July, but now that's off the schedule. An investigation continues after a June 24 coolant leak during a spacewalk.
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How to make a comet
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Meta description: Learn how to make your very own comet with these cool NASA experiments.
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Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
If you're looking for some great STEM education ideas, this collection of videos and experiments from NASA will blow your mind.
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All about rockets
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Learn more about rockets while having a blast with these fun NASA experiments.
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How to recreate a solar eclipse
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
You don't have to wait for the next solar eclipse to learn more about them, not when you can just make your own!
![A chalkboard background shows a drawing of a moon or round space body with a smattering of large craters. In the to top right, a space.com 25 year anniversary logo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SzF92UauvQHP3hEF9LsUCQ-320-80.jpg)
Whip up a moon-like crater
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Want to learn more about the moon and how craters are formed? This neat NASA experiment will take your learning to new heights.
![A chalkboard background shows a few yellow stars and white dots connected by dotted lines to show constellations. In the to top right, a space.com 25 year anniversary logo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uyLimvkGwAk9iiWjzS7hNW-320-80.jpg)
Inflatable planetarium — Stories in the sky
By Elizabeth Fernandez published
Find out how to make your own planetarium and star constellations with these great NASA experiments.
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