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U.S. astronaut’s memoir provides blunt take on year in space
In his new autobiography, retired astronaut Scott Kelly gives an unflinchingly blunt take on his U.S. record-breaking year in space and the challenging life events that got him there.
NASA using asteroid’s close flyby to test warning network
NASA is using an asteroid's close flyby to test Earth's warning network for incoming space rocks.
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft burns up in skies over Saturn
NASA's Cassini spacecraft disintegrated in the skies above Saturn early Friday in a final, fateful blaze of cosmic glory, following a remarkable journey of 20 years.
SpaceX launches Air Force’s super-secret minishuttle
SpaceX launched the Air Force's super-secret space shuttle on Thursday, a technology tester capable of spending years in orbit.
Record-breaking Astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth
Astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth late Saturday, wrapping up a record-breaking flight that catapulted her to first place for U.S. space endurance.
What’s on U.S. astronaut’s wish list after 9 months in space?
After 9 months in orbit, what's on Peggy Whitson's wish list? Will the record-setting NASA astronaut miss anything about space life?
Americans stake out prime viewing spots to see the sun go dark
Americans with telescopes, cameras and protective glasses staked out viewing spots along a narrow corridor from Oregon to South Carolina to watch the moon blot out the midday sun Monday...
Eclipse eve: Millions converge across US to see sun go dark
Millions of Americans converged on a narrow corridor stretching from Oregon to South Carolina to watch the moon blot out the midday sun Monday for a wondrous couple of minutes...
NASA picks 12 new astronauts from crush of applicants
NASA has chosen from its biggest pool ever -- more than 18,300 applicants.
SpaceX launches 1st recycled supply ship
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- SpaceX launched its first recycled cargo ship to the International Space Station on Saturday, yet another milestone in its bid to drive down flight costs.