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Giant crystals and spherical flames: science in microgravity

Space

Giant crystals and spherical flames: science in microgravity

The International Space Station may still be under construction, but microgravity research has been under way for decades. We round up some of the coolest experiments so far

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One partner stumbles in lunar probe pas de deux

Space

One partner stumbles in lunar probe pas de deux

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India's first lunar probe fails after less than a year

Space

India's first lunar probe fails after less than a year

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Why future astronauts may be sent to 'gravity holes'

Space

Why future astronauts may be sent to 'gravity holes'

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The still life of space tools

Space

The still life of space tools

Books & Arts

NASA's lunar impactor loses most of its fuel

Space

NASA's lunar impactor loses most of its fuel

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Second robot deployed to help free stuck Mars rover

Space

Second robot deployed to help free stuck Mars rover

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Inflatable heat shield tested in space for first time

Space

Inflatable heat shield tested in space for first time

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Space

Small businesses defraud NASA

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Landing sites on Europa identified

Space

Landing sites on Europa identified

3D images made using photos from the Galileo spacecraft have revealed smooth strips on Jupiter's moon Europa – possible sites for a future landing

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Space

Rude awakening for NASA's human space-flight dream

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Space

NASA should avoid a straight shot to Mars, panel says

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Space

Review: Norman Mailer, Moonfire

Books & Arts

Space

Beagle 2 didn't spin to its doom

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