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November 28, 2016

Surprise! Saturn's rings may be far younger than originally thought

While the dinosaurs roamed the Earth, Saturn’s rings may have been forming in space.

November 25, 2016

Help astronauts poop and be richly rewarded

Pooping in space "isn't glamorous, but it is necessary for survival," an astronaut explains—yet it's presenting quite a challenge for NASA.

November 23, 2016

Did NASA Mars Rover find a signature of past life?

During its wheeled treks on the Red Planet, NASA's Spirit rover may have encountered a potential signature of past life on Mars, report scientists at Arizona State University (ASU).

November 23, 2016

Have spacesuit, will inspire: 'First doll in space' getting astronaut outfit

The "First Doll in Space" is getting her very own spacesuit.

November 22, 2016

Next time you take a selfie, thank NASA

In its nearly 60 year history, NASA has put a man on the moon, sent a probe beyond our solar system and captured images of the heavens with advanced telescopes.

November 22, 2016

NASA probe snaps stunning new pics of dwarf planet Ceres

NASA's Dawn probe is snapping stunning new views of the dwarf planet Ceres as the spacecraft pushes ever higher above the small world.

November 21, 2016

Scientists discover a new dwarf galaxy in our cosmic neighborhood

Using a roughly 27-foot telescope on the summit of a mountain in Hawaii, astronomers have discovered a new satellite dwarf galaxy near our own, and it could be the faintest one ever found.

November 21, 2016

2012 Mayan apocalypse rumors have dark side, NASA warns

NASA scientists took time on Wednesday, Nov. 28, to soothe 2012 doomsday fears, warning against the dark side of Mayan apocalypse rumors — frightened children and suicidal teens who truly fear the world may come to an end Dec. 21.

November 20, 2016

Advanced weather satellite rockets into space

The most advanced weather satellite ever built rocketed into space Saturday night, part of an $11 billion effort to revolutionize forecasting and save lives.

November 19, 2016

Space station welcomes the oldest woman astronaut, and a bit of Mars

The International Space Station gained three new residents Saturday, including the oldest and most experienced woman to orbit the world.