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The Asteroid That Nearly Swallowed OSIRIS-Rex
It's always an asteroid heading straight toward us that we worry about, never what happens to us when we head straight toward the asteroid. OSIRIS-REx's experience with Bennu tells us it's worth a thought.
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The One-Second Success Story of Venera 7
Venus may have been named after the Roman goddess of beauty, but once humans started sending spacecraft to the planet next door, we quickly learned that beauty… hurts.
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3 Ways to Save Earth from an Asteroid
Hank gives us the skinny on three plans NASA scientists have come up with to save Earth from an asteroid impact. Hopefully we'll never have to use any of them.
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One-on-One Conversation with New Horizons Scientist
Hank interviews Dr. Alex Harrison Parker about New Horizons' Pluto flyby, what's next for the probe, and what we can anticipate learning about the solar system's history!
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Pioneer 10: Our First View into Outer Planets
In the 1970's, no vehicle had gone beyond the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, that is until Pioneer 10.
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Mission to Europa Unveiled!
NASA has announced the scientific instruments for the Europa Clipper mission, and Cassini has passed Hyperion, the so-called “spongy moon,” for the last time.
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What Happened to the Juno Spacecraft?
NASA’s Juno spacecraft is a trooper as it continues its 2-year-long mission.
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Rosetta Didn't Find Aliens!
New Horizons went into safe mode and lost a few days of science observations. And there seems to be some confusion over whether there are aliens on Comet 67P.
SciShow
An Asteroid Flyby, and Good Morning, New Horizons!
This week in SciShow Space News we bring you the latest on what to expect from NASA's New Horizons deep space mission and what asteroids to watch for in the coming years!
Be Smart
What Has New Horizons Taught Us About Pluto?
Since New Horizons flew by Pluto on July 14, 2015, it's completely redefined what we know about the dwarf planet and its largest moon Charon. New Horizons' mission will continue to be full of surprises, but here's what we've learned so far
Curated Video
Time-Lapse Of BepiColombo Spacecraft Makes Closest Mercury Flyby To Date
The BepiColombo spacecraft made the "closest flyby of a planet ever" when it flew by Mercury, according to ESA. See time-lapsed imagery of the flyby shot. Credit: ESA/BepiColombo/MTM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Image processing and video production...
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OTD In Space - November. 5: Galileo Spacecraft Flies By Jupiter’s Moon Amalthea
On November 5, 2002, NASA's old Galileo spacecraft was almost out of fuel. But the Jupiter mission still had some science to do. ‘On This Day in Space’ Video Series on Space.com Galileo flew by a small moon called Amalthea. Amalthea is...
Astrum
What Did NASA Discover Deep in Jupiter's Clouds and Moons?
NASA's Juno probe is coming to the end of a fantastic mission, but it's still got some tricks up its sleeve yet.
Astrum
How Arrokoth Shocked NASA Scientists
Almost everything you could want to know about New Horizon's visit to Arrokoth.
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The Beguiling Opportunity That Appears Twice in a Lifetime: Halley Armada
The Halley Armada, Giotto, Vega 1 and 2, Suisei and Sakigake, all visited Halley's Comet at roughly the same time in 1986. What did they discover? Why was this such a groundbreaking mission?
Astrum
The Strangest Object Discovered on Mars
NASA's Opportunity had just made the most important discovery of its mission, the rock vein known as Esperance. But what happened next?
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Why is the Closest Planet Also the Most Difficult to Visit?
Why Mercury has only had one dedicated mission.
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Running Like Clockwork
When an elephant’s itch makes everyone late, Jimmy decides that Mr. Peek needs a timetable.
NASA
Gravity Assist: The Kuiper Belt with Alan Stern
In this episode of Gravity Assist, Jim Green talks with New Horizons Principal Investigator Alan Stern about what we’ve learned about Kuiper Belt object 2014 MU69.
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NASA’s New Views of Venus’ Surface From Space
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has taken its first visible light images of the surface of Venus from space. Smothered in thick clouds, Venus’ surface is usually shrouded from sight. But in two recent flybys of the planet, Parker used its...
AllTime 10s
10 Astronomical Events That Will Happen In Your Lifetime
From comets to the very special birth of a star, get your telescopes and calendars at the ready as AllTime10's brings you 10 Astronomical Events That Will Happen In Your Lifetime!
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The DAVINCI Mission to Venus
Launching in 2029, NASA’s Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry and Imaging (DAVINCI) mission will bring a rich suite of instruments to Venus to address long standing questions about Earth’s sister planet. Some...
NASA
OSIRIS-REx Sheds Light on Hazardous Asteroid Bennu
On September 25, 2135, an asteroid called Bennu will make a close flyby of Earth. Our planet’s gravity will tweak Bennu’s path, making it a challenge to calculate its future trajectory. During the flyby, there is an extremely small...