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NASA's Shuttle Space Suit Colors

The colors of NASA shuttle suits were principally orange, blue, and white. What color space suit the astronauts wore for each of three special purposes

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Is Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life Probable?

The universe is so vast there is always a speculation that other planets may harbor intelligent life, but the things need for complex life forms is quite restrictive.

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Can an Asteroid or Comet Impact Earth?

In the event of a large asteroid hitting the Earth, or a comet hitting the Earth, could it be a major problem? What would happen in an impact from a large asteroid or comet?

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Solar Eclipse: Awesome, Yet Dangerous

A solar eclipse is a thing of great beauty, and are easily understood, but vision care in viewing a solar eclipse is important.

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Discoveries of Stephen Hawking

Discoveries of Stephen Hawking is complex and difficult for even scholars to understand and digest but very thought provoking if you are interested in astronomy.

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The Aurora: Northern and Southern Lights

The Auroras are beautiful, dynamic displays that inspire awe.

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Five Reasons Why Planet Earth Should Be Grateful for Planet X

Earth once had a twin, and life on Earth might not exist without it. Learn why this long-lost "Planet X" is so important to us today.

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Cool Space Stuff for Older Kids

Information for teens and parents of tweens, about the International Space Station and space camps. Also Gift ideas, including books & astronaut costumes for space minded kids

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Fun Space Stuff for Children

Learn about fun space things to share with young children: the first astronauts, weightlessness, and how shuttles land; fun space toys, books, and costumes for kids under eight.

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Animal Astronauts

Before man went into space, it was up to Animal Astronauts to prove it could be done. Crucial flights were made by dogs, monkeys, and other animals.

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Did Sunspots Crash Reddit on October 22, 2012?

How vulnerable is the web to solar flares and CMEs? 2013 is solar max, and it's the first time we've entered a time of high solar activity since cloud computing began. Buckle up!

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Evidence of Meteorites

Evidence of meteorites exists, and finding it can be rewarding.

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Remembering Challenger and Columbia

America's manned space program has made nearly unimaginable accomplishments. But they came at a price. It was a high one for astronauts aboard two space shuttles.

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Space Shuttle Endeavour at California Science Center

The Endeavour has landed in Los Angeles, and she's settling into her new home. Here's a sneak preview of the new California Science Center Endeavour exhibit!

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NASA Space Shuttle Models - A Tribute to the Space Program

No matter how you feel about the end of the space shuttle program, building a space shuttle model is a great way to remember. Let us know how you feel about the end of the program.

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How the Shuttles Got Their Names: Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour

Part two of a 2 part article on how the shuttles got their names, and what happened to them. This part: Shuttles Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour.

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Time: A Simple Understanding, and a Deep Question

Time is a dimension. But it is unlike the other dimensions.

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How the Shuttles Got Their Names: Columbia and Challenger

Where the names of Space Shuttles Columbia and Challenger came from. NASA's stroke of genius in choosing names for the shuttle was inspired by maritime history.