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Did NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover just find the Martian Mississippi?

New findings suggest the presence of a powerful river system that once flowed through Jezero Crater.
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Studying Mars: Remote Sensing with JPL

Learn how NASA scientists study far-away objects. Scientists from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA explain how remote sensing helps them understand Mars' topography without traveling to the planet themselves.
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How Many Moons Are There in the Solar System?

With 62 new moons announced, Talia from our Charles Hayden Planetarium tells us how Saturn is once again the grand champion of the solar system in terms of natural satellites.
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Newly Discovered Comet Could Be Brighter Than the Stars (Comet C/2023 A3)

Astronomers are abuzz over Comet C/2023 A3, which is headed our way in 2024 as it traverses its 80,000-year orbit.
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These Planets Have Two Suns Like Tatooine

Is Tatooine real? Celebrate Star Wars Day as we explore the fascinating possibility that Luke Skywalker’s home world could actually exist in a galaxy far far away. May the fourth be with you!
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Why Do Astronauts Float?

What is it about being in space that makes astronauts float around? Find out about the forces involved in space missions, from our space stations to the furthest reaches of the solar system.
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Earthquakes, Moonquakes, Marsquakes, Venusquakes and More!

Take a journey through quakes across the solar system, including the strongest quake ever recorded on Mars.
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La inteligencia artificial en el espacio

La inteligencia artificial (I.A.) es una tecnología avanzada que los científicos e ingenieros utilizan para completar una gran variedad de tareas complejas. Aprende cómo se puede usar la I.A. para explorar el sistema solar, buscar señales de seres...
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Los humanos en el espacio

Aprenda cómo los humanos pueden vivir en el espacio, los desafíos de lograr sobrevivir ahí, y por qué intentarlo.
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Let's Go to Mars

The Red Planet, right next to Earth, is currently only populated by rovers and other robots used to explore the planet. What would it be like for humans to travel there? Learn more about Mars and think about whether humans should go there.
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Ingenuity: Mars Helicopter

The rover aren't the only robot on Mars. Meet Ingenuity, the Mars Helicopter. Learn how Ingenuity flies on Mars scoping out the terrain for our Mars rovers.
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Explaining the “Dragon Bones” NASA Curiosity Found on Mars

Did NASA’s Curiosity rover really find dragon bones on Mars? Well, no. But these awesome-looking formations are a clue to the planet’s fascinating geological history.
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How Human Space Flight Was Changed Forever On This Day

From Yuri Gagarin to the Space Shuttle, April 12 marks a day of groundbreaking achievements in human spaceflight history. The International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated on April 12 every year.
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Why Is It Important To Look For Life On Mars?

Dr. Michael Meyer has been the lead scientist for NASA's Mars Exploration Program for over 25 years. He tells us what the possibility of life on the red planet would mean for science and our understanding of the universe.
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The ESA’s JUICE Mission Gets Ready to Takeoff to Jupiter

The European Space Agency’s Jupiter-bound JUICE mission is set to launch in April. Here’s what you need to know as the spacecraft starts its long journey across the solar system.