The Solar System
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The Solar System
From a simple beginning, our Solar System is an impressive amount of empty space that is filled with more than we could ever imagine.
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NASA Spirit and Opportunity for Kids!
All about the Spirit & Opportunity rovers currently deployed to Mars, and how kids can participate in the studies.
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Christmas Gifts for Kids Who Love Astronomy
Here I'll present great gift ideas that educate and inspire young astronomers!
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Venus, Our Sister Planet
Some facts & fancy about Venus, the second planet from the Sun.
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Our 'Spooky' Solar System
In this article, we will look at some of the spooky tales about objects and areas in our galaxy.
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Our Life-Giving Sun
The Sun is the source of life in our solar system. It gives us nourishment, warmth, and light. It also lashes out with explosions and strong winds, and can damage our body. Learn all you need to know about our fascinating Sun!
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How Much Do You Know About Asteroids?
How much do you know about asteroids? This article will introduce you to the asteroids that exist in our solar system.
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The Hubbub About Hubble
What's the buzz about Hubble, our deep-space telescope? Learn everything from its major parts to its most valuable discoveries.
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What is a Galaxy, Anyway?
Everything you ever wanted--and needed--to know about galaxies. Including the galaxy we call home: the Milky Way!
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Centennial Anniversary of First Flight Starts in 2002
A year-long celebration of the Wright brother's first flight is being planned across the nation.
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Astronomers Find Atmosphere on Planet Outside Solar System
Extra-solar planet has a gas atmosphere similar to Jupiter orbiting a nearby star.
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Odyssey Reaches Mars in Late October
Latest mission to do specific experiments on radiation levels and near-surface water.
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Smoke From New York Visible From Space Station and Satellite
Astronauts and scientists witness rising smoke from attacks from the International Space Station with disbelief.
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Gigantic Black Hole Discovered
Scientists have found proof of a black hole in the center of the galaxy.
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Images Reveal Interesting Landscape on a Jupiter Moon - Callisto
A recent fly-by of Callisto reveals a strange, but interesting surface.
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Mission To Saturn
Outlining the current Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.
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Science Fiction Inspires New Generation Space Droid
NASA scientists are building a interactive robot to help astronauts with future missions.
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Launch Pad Vacation: Visiting Florida for a Shuttle Launch
Hints on planning a trip to Kennedy Space Center to watch a space shuttle launch.
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NASA Selects Ten Possible Mission Concepts for Mars
Researchers develop innovative plans for exploring different aspects of the Red Planet.
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Face on Mars Is Just a Mesa
The mysterious "Face on Mars" is nothing more than a boring rock formation.
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Jupiter: A Few Mysteries Still Surround the Giant Planet
A overview of the Galileo spacecraft's exploration of Jupiter.
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Largest Solar Flare Recorded by SOHO Spacecraft
An international spacecraft has been very busy looking through the Sun and making interesting discoveries.
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Home Sweet Home: The International Space Station
A detailed timeline of the early construction of the International Space Station.
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Could Harnessed Solar Power Be The Answer To The Energy Crisis
Power collected from the sun's rays could generate safe, endless electricity to Earth.
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Top 10 Space Movies
A look at the best space movies that Hollywood has ever made.
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Will Pluto Lose its Planet Status?
The only unexplored planet in the solar system may actually be a comet. Will NASA be able to secure funding for a future mission?
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Mercury: Old Data Reexamined, Future Mission Planned
An examination of past and future exploration of the first planet in the system.
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NASA Makes History Again; Spacecraft To Land on Asteroid
On Monday, February 12th, the NEAR Shoemaker will make history by being the first spacecraft to ever land on an asteroid.
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Water on Mars: A Look at the Evidence
A look at recent research on finding water on Mars.
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