What are competed planetary missions?
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3d ago
A critical part of a balanced exploration program, competed missions are scientist-led projects that cost less and occur more frequently than large, flagship-class missions ..read more
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How to see the nova (“new star”) in Corona Borealis
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5d ago
A giant stellar explosion is going to be visible from Earth. Here's how to see it ..read more
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Mars rovers, helicopters, and sunsets
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1w ago
This week brings updates on the next missions to rove — and maybe even fly — over the surface of Mars ..read more
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Earth’s quasi-moons, minimoons, and ghost moons
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1w ago
They may not be real moons, but they're worth exploring and studying ..read more
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A certain flair for solar activity
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2w ago
The Sun was in the spotlight this week, with a huge solar storm and the biggest solar flare in over a decade ..read more
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Meet the Habitable Worlds Observatory, NASA’s life-seeking telescope
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3w ago
The observatory will directly image Earth-size exoplanets circling other stars ..read more
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Wow! But also, yikes!
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1M ago
Photos and news from space to inspire, amaze, and even scare you a little ..read more
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What is the difference between astronomy and astrology?
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1M ago
The words may be similar, but astronomy (a science) and astrology (a divinatory practice) are very different things ..read more
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Science on the docket: The 2024 Congressional Day of Action
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1M ago
A recap of The Planetary Society's 2024 Day of Action in Washington, D.C ..read more
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Chang’e-6 launch: What to expect
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1M ago
China will attempt to return the first-ever samples from the far side of the Moon ..read more
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