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Iran Claims First Monkey Mission To Space A Success

The Iranian space agency sent a monkey 75 miles into the air, reaching suborbital flight, state-run media said Monday.

Deep Space Industries, New Asteroid Mining Company, Announces Launch Plans For 2015

Deep Space Industries said Tuesday that it plans to start launching its 55-pound FireFly spacecraft in 2015.

NASA Announces Inauguration Weekend Events Including ‘Mohawk Guy’ And Live Stream [VIDEO]

NASA Mars Rover Curosity's Landing Hailed As 'Miracle Of Engineering'

While the attention will be on President Barack Obama during the 2013 Inauguration, NASA has announced that it will be participating in a series of events during this weekend. NASA’s plans include an open house, Star Party, floats in the inaugural parade and participating in the National Day of Service.

Russia Moon Shot Planned For 2015, First Unmanned Space Mission Since Soviet Era

The Russian Space Agency announced on Tuesday that it plans to launch an unmanned spacecraft to the moon in 2015. This will be Russia’s first unmanned lunar since the Soviet era.

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Massive Star Explosion Captured By NASA [PHOTO]

NASA has released a brilliant photo of the aftermath of a massive star explosion. The supernova remnant, Cassiopeia A, is 11,000 light-years from Earth.

461 New Planets Found; Another Earth Just 'A Question Of When'

NASA has announced the discovery of 461 new planets. Of the 461 new planets found, four could potentially hold liquid water. For some NASA scientists, finding a planet much like Earth is just a matter of time.

NASA Mars Rover Curiosity Finds 'Flower' Rock Formation

Months after landing on the red planet, NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity is still creating buzz with its latest findings. The most recent Curiosity news to captivate the Internet is a photo of a small rock formation that closely resembles a flower.

Massive Sun Eruption Rings In The New Year [VIDEO]

While many eyes were turned to the giant ball in New York's Times Square as the countdown clock hit zero and 2012 became 2013, the Sun was putting on its own New Year’s Eve celebration -- and NASA captured the stunning eruption on video.

William Shatner Tweets With Astronaut In Space

William Shatner reached out to an astronaut currently in space on Twitter and received a response that has ignited the imagination of fans across the Internet. Future plans could be arranged that would allow a full dialogue between Shatner and the astronaut.

First 'Alien Earth' Planet? Astronomers Predict We'll Find One In 2013

When will the first “Alien Earth” planet be found? Some astronomers predict the discovery of a planet resembling our own to be uncovered in 2013.

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Early Saturday Morning

December is a fantastic month for stargazers. The Geminid meteor shower provided a dazzling spectacle in the night sky this month, and the Ursid meteor shower is about to put on a pretty good show, as well. The Ursids peak in the early-morning hours of Saturday.

Mayan Apocalypse 2012 Fail: When Is The End Of The World Really Coming?

We survived the failed Mayan Apocalypse of 2012, but that doesn’t mean we are out of the woods when it comes to the end of the world.

New NASA Prototype Spacesuit Looks Like Buzz Lightyear

NASA has announced a new prototype spacesuit that promises to completely overhaul the way astronauts conduct spaceflights.

Mayan Apocalypse Outer Space Live Stream: View Doomsday Cams Here [VIDEO]

When the Mayan apocalypse comes Friday, what will doomsday look like? Luckily there is a way to view the signs and portents in outer space using telescopes from around the world.

NASA Captures Stunning Backlit Image Of Saturn [PHOTO]

NASA's Cassini spacecraft is currently orbiting Saturn and it sent back a particularly stunning photo of the planet. NASA's Saturn photo was taken when Cassini was in the shadow of the planet, with its camera pointing at the sun.

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: Where And How To Watch The Meteor Shower

Get ready for some serious shooting star action, because the Geminid meteor shower is about to peak.

Geminids Meteor Shower Live Stream: Watch NASA's Online Sky View

The Geminids meteor shower is poised to be the best meteor shower of the year, and this NASA live stream view is your best way to watch the spectacle from the comfort of your home.

'Space Spider' Nefertiti Dies After 100-Day International Space Station Voyage

NASA lost one of its most memorable and unique astronauts this week: Nefertiti the space spider. Nefertiti, a jumping spider, became the first spider to survive a journey into space after spending 100 days in the International Space Station.

NASA Reveals Stunning Nighttime Views of Earth [PHOTOS]

NASA satellites give an interesting nighttime view of the planet.

Mercury Has Ice And Organics, New NASA Findings Suggest [PHOTO]

Mercury has ice and materials known as "organics," according to surprising new findings announced Thursday afternoon by NASA, the United States space agency.

Secrets of Distant Dwarf Planet Makemake Revealed

New discoveries on the dwarf planet Makemake, Pluto's "sibling," have been found.

'Super-Jupiter' Photo Shows Largest Planet In Solar System, 13 Times Bigger Than Jupiter

Astronomers have spotted a planet 13 times more massive than Jupiter, the largest planet in our own solar system.

NASA Camera Captures Amazing Solar Eruption [VIDEO]

NASA has captured an amazing view of a solar prominence, a breathtaking event centered on the sun ejecting huge amounts of superheated plasma.

NASA’s Hubble, Spitzer Space Telescopes Find Most Distant Galaxy Yet Known

Astronomers have found the most distant galaxy seen in the universe by combining the power of NASA's Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes and one of nature's own natural "zoom lenses" in space.