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Space exploration
This is ground control to Colonel Chris...
by
Molly Wood
Nov 1, 2013
Colonel Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut and YouTube sensation, talks about his life in space and his new book.
Blastoff! Talking robot Kirobo to head off to space
by
David Gura
Jun 27, 2013
This fall, a "humanoid communication robot" called Kirobo will travel to the International Space Station to keep astronauts company.
Bill Nye on mining asteroids, space, and spreading science PB&J
by
Molly Wood
Jun 10, 2013
Bill Nye the Science Guy discusses asteroid science, space exploration, and why not everyone needs to become an engineer.
Orbiting Kepler telescope may be unable to gather more data
May 16, 2013
Space scientists say Kepler has already found enough potential and confirmed planets to keep them busy for years.
Extended interview with NASA engineer Adam Steltzner
by
Molly Wood
May 10, 2013
NASA engineer Adam Steltzner, who navigated the landing of the Mars Curiosity Rover, talks the future of human space exploration.
India joins the space race
Feb 25, 2013
India launched seven satellites into space. It's just the latest mission for India's space agency, which has its eyes on Mars at the moment.
Company looks to return people to the moon
by
David Gura
Dec 6, 2012
The Golden Spike Company sees business opportunities in going back to the moon.
For public good, not for profit.
Missions to Mars may be out of reach as funds fade
May 22, 2012
Funding to study our solar system will be cut by 20 percent. That's leaving some space programs in limbo.
Will NASA or private firms send us to outer space?
Mar 9, 2012
NASA's budget is scrutinized by Congress, igniting debate over the direction of the space agency.
Trying to save missions to Mars
by
Adriene Hill
Feb 27, 2012
Mars researchers are meeting with NASA today to figure out if there's a way to pay for future trips to the red planet.