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In Pictures: Spaced out tech auction - 8 vintage space items go on the block
Incredible space memorabilia that will make you geek out!
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In Pictures: Mars gets close encounter with a comet
The Red Planet will entertain an uninvited guest this weekend in the form a comet moving at 200,000 km/h through its space in the universe. NASA, ESA will point the Mars spacecraft at streaking Sliding Spring comet.
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In Pictures: NASA’s human space flight return
NASA teams with Boeing, Space X to bring human spaceflight back to reality
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Rocket Lab shoots 13 tiny cube satellites into orbit
If this mission is a success then Rocket Lab expects to increase its activity 2019, with a goal of 16 missions.
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NASA selects nine US companies to vie for moon programme funding
As soon as 2022, NASA expects to begin construction on a new space station laboratory that will orbit the moon and act as a pit stop for missions to deeper parts of our solar system, such as Mars.
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Satellite imagery for all: Developer's bid to democratise space view data
It’s a point of view that has brought astronauts to tears. Earth seen from far above is a perspective that gives things real perspective.
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NASA plans major test of drone management system
A NASA-developed air traffic control system for drones could take a major step forward this week when up to 24 drones take to the skies from locations across the U.S. in the agency's first coordinated test.
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How smartphones helped NASA to build tiny satellites you can hold in your hand
The same advances in electronics that bring us ever more powerful smartphones are helping NASA become more nimble in exploring the universe.
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Planck spacecraft offers clues to age, origin of universe
The Planck space mission has given scientists new information about the age, content and origin of the universe.
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Worst security snafus of 2012
The first half of 2012 was pretty bad - from the embarrassing hack of a conversation between the FBI and Scotland Yard to a plethora of data breaches - and the second half wasn't much better, with events including Symantec's antivirus update mess and periodic attacks from hactivists at Anonymous.
