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New Moon Map Reveals Shrouded Craters

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

NASA released a detailed topographical map of the moon's south pole.

Worms in Space to Study Microgravity

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

A worm experiment in space could yield clues on protecting future astronauts on long missions.

NASA Launches Astronaut Escape Ship in Test

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

NASA launched an astronaut escape ship alternative on Wednesday in a test flight.

First Stars Might Have Had Twins

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

New computer simulation suggests first stars could have been binary.

Nominee for NASA Chief Says Space Agency Needs Revival

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

Weather Still Iffy for Saturday Shuttle Launch

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

After weeks of repair work on the shuttle Endeavour, only the weather stands in the way of a Saturday launch.

New Theory: Galileo Discovered Neptune

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

It has long been known that Galileo observed Neptune, but it was thought that he discounted the object as a star.

Now You Can See Neptune

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

With some preparation, you can spot it anytime now through next week.

Astronaut Gets Honorary Degree in Space

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk received an honorary degree while flying in space on Wednesday.

POLL: Should NASA Send Astronauts Back to the Moon?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

NASA plans to return astronauts to the moon by 2020, but should they really go? Add your vote in this new SPACE.com poll.

New Contraption to Hunt Mars Water a Real Blast

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

On the hunt for liquid water on Mars, scientists are testing a gadget that could peer deep below the planet's surface, through solid rock, further down even than radar has penetrated.

Faraway Star Explosions Shatter Distance Record

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

New method identifies the most distant known supernovas, could help find more.

Copernicus Remains Verified by DNA Analysis

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

DNA analysis of hairs matches supposed remains of Copernicus.

SPACE.com Forums: Could the Full Apollo Lunar Landers Get Off the Moon?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

SPACE.com readers discuss whether NASA's Apollo lunar landers had enough fuel to liftoff from the moon in once piece, instead of just the ascent module.

Coldest Known Object in Space Is Very Unnatural

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

ESA's Planck spacecraft has cooled to its operational temperature, making it coldest object in space.

The Sun Has Spots, Finally

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

After one of the longest sunspot droughts in modern times, solar activity picked up quickly over the weekend.

Where Tomorrow's Stars Will Be Born

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:9:08 EST

New map reveals thousands of previously undiscovered knots of cold cosmic dust, each a potential star waiting to be born.