NASA has made sure that the International Space Station is well stocked for a Thanksgiving meal full of treats. Here’s what’s on the menu.
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The shutdown continues, but politics persists. That gives this quiz a lot of fodder
Here are a bunch of questions about politics and one about bears.
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Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he has decided to nominate Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator, months after withdrawing the tech billionaire’s nomination because of concerns about his political leanings.
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Life on Mars? NASA says a rock sample shows potential signs of ancient life
Ancient organisms may have left microscopic “biosignatures” on Mars. That’s according to NASA scientists, who say a rock sample offers the most concrete proof yet that the red planet once hosted life.
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4 people and 5 months in space, NASA’s Crew-10 mission safely returns to Earth
It took the capsule 17 hours to make the trip home, experiencing re-entry temperatures of around 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit as it punched through the atmosphere following Friday’s ISS undocking.
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Blame it on the moon. This year’s Perseids meteors won’t be as visible at their peak
The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long “wakes,” the streak of light and color that follow behind.
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Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97
Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew’s oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.
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Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose
The Trump administration has asked NASA staffers to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, according to current and former NASA employees.
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SpaceX launches international crew to space station on 6-month NASA mission
NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission is made up of two U.S. astronauts, one from Japan and a Russian cosmonaut. They’ll be aboard the International Space Station for six months conducting research.
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The Trump administration reverses its promise to publish key climate reports online
Earlier this month, the government websites that hosted the authoritative, peer-reviewed national climate assessments went dark. Officials say they’re only obligated to give the reports to Congress.
