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First LookSpaceX makes history twice in one eveningThe 15-year-old company launched a recycled rocket into space, then recovered it, taking a giant leap toward making spaceflight more like aviation.
First LookWhy tonight's launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 will be historicSpaceX is pioneering a 'reduce, reuse, recycle' approach to space with the second launch of a used Falcon 9.
First LookNow space fans can search through 100 years of NASA space photos onlineOn Tuesday NASA unveiled its new, online Image and Video Library that brings together more than 140,000 photos, videos, and audio clips.
British kid finds NASA mistake: when too many cooks don't spoil anythingSeventeen-year-old Miles thinks helping NASA fix their sensor was 'pretty cool.' Can amateurs really contribute to the advancement of science?
First LookIs there a link between dinosaurs' extinction and this Martian volcano?The answer is a firm no, but scientists think they've taken an important step toward better understanding the geology of Mars.
Buzz Aldrin dreams of a colony on Mars: Could VR make it a reality?To illustrate his vision for colonizing Mars, Buzz Aldrin has produced a 10-minute virtual reality film that helps participants 'experience' life on Mars and on the moon.
First LookISS 2.0: Why the next space station could orbit the moonThe International Spacecraft Working Group met to discuss possible designs for humanity's next outpost in space.
First LookNo longer lost in space: How NASA found this missing Indian spacecraftIn pinpointing the Indian spacecraft, NASA honed a technique for tracking errant objects that’s likely to see action again soon.
First LookAre distant radio bursts in space signs of alien sailors?A new paper uncovers a number of coincidences suggesting that recently discovered radio bursts are consistent with advanced civilizations using light sails for transportation.
Could a huge magnet turn the Red Planet green?Martian climate simulations suggest a relatively simple plan could restore Mars's ancient atmosphere, and more.
First LookWith help of lasers, NASA hopes to create the 'coldest spot in the universe'While astronomers crave more powerful telescopes and planetary scientists demand orbiters, landers, and rovers, quantum physicists want lower temperatures and microgravity.
First LookCosmic dust opens window into dawn of the universeScientists say the light emitted from this dust likely traveled some 13.2 billion light-years to reach Earth.
First LookThe tortoise: Blue Origin sees small steps as key to space businessWhile SpaceX pursues an accelerated path to the moon and beyond, Jeff Bezos maintains that small, incremental progress will help Blue Origin prosper in the long run.
First LookChina sets its sights on the moon: lunar probe planned before year’s endExperts say China's space-exploration plans are part scientific ambition, part symbol of national prowess.
NASA rescued a satellite near Mars. Saving Earth's satellites is harder.There are currently six spacecraft in orbit around Mars. By contrast, more than 1,400 satellites are passing over our heads on Earth.
In the search for life on Mars, are robots nearing their limits?Curiosity and the upcoming Mars 2020 rover will continue the search for indirect signs of microbial life on Mars, but some scientists suggest it might take a human touch to uncover conclusive evidence.
First LookWhy NASA had to give back a bag of moon dust to Chicago womanA bag used during the first manned mission to the moon in 1969 was accidentally sold to Nancy Lee Carlson during an auction in 2015, much to NASA's dismay.
First LookSpaceX plans to send humans around the moon in 2018. Can they pull it off?On Monday, the private spaceflight company, which has yet to fly humans to space, announced plans to send a crewed spacecraft around the moon late next year.
Apollo 8 redux: Why NASA may send humans around the moon, againNASA could send astronauts around the moon sooner than expected, if the Trump administration has its way. But will the added cost be worth the benefits?
First LookThe Red Planet is red hot right now, but are we really ready to send people to Mars?NASA, SpaceX, China, India, Europe, and the UAE all want to go to Mars, but will they ever be able to bring people along for the ride?
