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A Close Pass for an AsteroidOn February 15, an asteroid will closely pass by the Earth. You won't be able to see it, except online.Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tour the ISSSee a fantastic tour of the International Space Station, led by astronaut Sunita Williams on her last day on board.Thursday, January 17, 2013
New Mars Rover AnnouncedNASA has announced a new Mars rover scheduled to lift off in 2020, based on the designs of the Curiosity rover now exploring the surface.Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Icy Mercury?Strange as it may sound, the closest planet to the Sun has frozen water on its surface! The MESSENGER spacecraft has revealed ice hidden in craters around Mercury's north polar region.Thursday, November 29, 2012
Get Ready for the Super Tiny Moon!You've heard about the Supermoon... but do you know about the little tiny Moon on November 28?Thursday, November 08, 2012
Where is the Curiosity Rover?Find out where Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity is right now - or speed up time and watch it land. Then fly around the rest of the solar system and see the spacecraft exploring it - all from your web browser!Saturday, August 04, 2012