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Space
Distance from Earth to Large Magellanic Cloud Measured More Accurately Than Ever Before
Irregular galaxy is 163,000 light years away
SpaceX Cargo Delivery Back on Track
Connects with International Space Station after dealing with technical problems
Scientists Discover Temporary Radiation Belt Around Earth
Annihilated in an interplanetary shock wave
Ingredients for DNA Found in Interstellar Space
Probiotic molecules observed via telescope
SpaceX Prepping for Third Station Run
Will carry food, tools and science experiments on rocket
World's First Space Tourist Wants to Send Couple on 501-Day Trip to Mars
All expenses paid, natch
Millionaire Outlines Plan for Mars Mission
Dennis Tito wants to launch the mission in January 2018
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Calls for United World Defense Against Meteors
Currently no plan in place to deal with hunks of space rock
Egyptians Voting to Send Morsi to Outer Space
Opposition led campaign sees Morsi leading in votes by Egyptians in an online contest for Axe
Nearby Star Almost As Old As Universe
190 light years away, 14+ billion years old
European Telescope to Search for Dark Matter, Dark Energy
96 percent of the universe in the dark
Scientists: Bubble of Doom May Be How Universe Ends
If the Higgs-like particle is a Higgs boson
Meteor Fragment Rush in Central Russia
Looking for a piece of history and a possible pay day
Meteor Hit With the Equivalent of 30 Hiroshima Bombs
Now, that's an Earth-shattering "kaboom"!
Meteor Hits, Asteroid Misses, Politicians Never Waste an Opportunity to Exploit
Could collective action be the answer anyway?
Russian Dashcam Footage a Consequence of Insurance Fears
You can thank a high accident rate for those great meteor images
Lawmakers Want Hearings on Space Science After Meteor Hit, Asteroid Flyby
Three would make a trend
NASA to Provide Running Commentary of Asteroid Fly By
Starting at 2pm ET; closest approach by asteroid at about 2:25pm
Astronomers: Connection Unlikely Between Russian Meteor Strike and Asteroid Flyby
Asteroid 2012DA14 coming within 20,000 miles of Earth this afternoon
Stars Clocked at 2 Million Miles Per Hour
Likely ejected by the black hole at the center of the galaxy
2012 DA14 Will Avoid Impact With Earth
Will miss by 17,150 miles, closer than many satellites
Best View For DA14 Asteroid Close Call in Australia
Will get closer to Earth than satellites in geosynchronous orbit
Scientists Find Galaxy's Youngest Black Hole
26,000 light years "close" for scientists
NASA: DA14 Asteroid Won't Hit Earth This Friday or When it Returns in 2016
Despite reports to the contrary
Astronomers Asking Public for Help Naming New Pluto Moons
It's not even a planet anymore though
NASA Working to Use Robots, Holograms to Explore Space
"Democratizing" space exploration, scientist says. But what about monetizing it?
Deflecting Doomsday Asteroids With Spray Paint Possible
Possible, then, to direct toward Earth too, right?
Study: Up to 4.5 Billion Planets Like Earth in Milky Way Alone
Feeling lonelier even as it gets more crowded
Nearest Habitable Planets Likely Found Around Dwarf Stars
But will the core worlds leave them alone?
NASA's Deep Impact Sends Back Images From Still Far Off "Comet of the Century"
Comet Ison is to be the brightest comet in generations
150 Foot Asteroid to Make 17,200 Mile Flyby Next Friday
Will come within geosynchronous satellite orbit but no chance of a hit according to scientists
Private Space Plane "Dream Chaser" Slated for Test Launch
In six to eight weeks
Scientists Redefine Habitable Zone Around Stars
Offers a better understanding of just which exo-planets may support life
