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NASA: DNA Found on Meteorites Indicates Life May Have Originated in Space

DNA molecules found on meteorites indicate that the building blocks for life on Earth originated in outer space.

Building Blocks of DNA Found in Meteorites, Created Life on Earth?

Researchers announced that components of DNA exist in extraterrestrial meteorites that reach Earth, NASA said. The study suggests that the earliest forms of life may have been created from materials delivered to Earth from space, ABC News reported.

What are NASA's Latest 'Out of the World' Space Concepts?

NASA has unveiled an ambitious blueprint for the development of ultra futuristic space exploration systems that will probably shame science fiction. The space agency said a new funding program, the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC), will help companies and individuals undertake studies on creative concepts that have a bearing on space exploration.

International Space Station will Fall on Earth: Details on How and Where

The International Space Station will be operational until 2020s as NASA, Roscosmos, and partners in Japan, Europe, and Canada have reached consensus regarding the matter. "The international partners have been discussing extending the mission through 2028. At this point, there's no reason we wouldn't do that, said NASA spokesperson Joshua Buck.

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Solar Storms Could Cause Power Outages, Scrambled GPS, Communications Failure

Solar storms or the current of charged particles from the sun, in the event of hitting earth, could potentially wreak havoc on the planet causing power outages, scrambled GPS and communications failure. It could leave us in the dark for months together by generating overlapping electrical currents in Earth's magnetosphere.

NASA Spacecraft Juno Goes to Jupiter for Study

Once there, Juno orbit 33 times around the Jupiter's poles and collect data that scientists have keen interest in, as the gas giant has an amazing composition, which is said to resemble a star, like the sun.

Britain's Prince Harry 'Obsessed with Space': Wants to be a NASA Astronaut

Prince Harry wants to be a NASA astronaut?

NASA Spacecraft Juno Begins 5-Year Trip to Jupiter [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

NASA Spacecraft Juno launched from Florida on Friday and began its 5-year journey (1,740 million miles) to Jupiter. Upon arrival, it will study the gas giant for 1 year.

LEGO Figurines to Fly on Juno Spacecraft

NASA Juno: Cutting Edge Science, Lego Toys

NASA sent a new spacecraft into space on Friday, taking with it cutting edge scientific instruments and Lego toys as it hurls towards its death in the name of science.

Journey to Jupiter: Juno Lifts Off with LEGO Figurines to Unveil Giant's Mystery

After settling at Jupiter's orbit, Juno will study the planet for one year to learn how and when it existed. The study will help to understand the planet formation processes as well as the evolution of the solar system, researchers said.

Prince Harry to be The First Royal in Space?

"Harry has already completed his studies of Land and Sea Surveillance and Oceanology - part of Astro training - and can't wait to get into one of Nasa's T38 training jets," a royal source said.

Water on Mars At a Glance [Photos]

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed on Thursday that highly salty water may flow on Red Planet during the warmest months, which raise the chances that life could exist on Mars.

NASA Launches Solar-Powered Juno to Jupiter [PHOTOS]

NASA launched spacecraft Juno for its Jupiter mission at 12:25 p.m. ET on Friday.

The 100 Best Comedies of All Time (FILM)

A look at some of the funniest films in history.

Atlas 5 Carries Juno Spacecraft to Orbit

Boeing Will Send its Crew Members to Space

Boeing said that two of its employees will act as crew members in the first manned mission of its new astronaut capsule. The company confirmed that it will use the Atlas 5 rocket to test on three flights in 2015.

NASA Successfully Launches Juno; Next Stop Jupiter

NASA launches Juno into space as the spacecraft heads towards the solar system's biggest planet.

Private Space Race Heats up as Boeing Selects Atlas V Engine

Boeing selects United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket for its spacecraft.

Boeing Gets Atlas V as Private Space Race Heats Up

Defense contractor Boeing said on Thursday that it plans to launch its spaceship towards the International Space Station powered by Atlas 5 rockets.

Post-shuttle Space Projects: Will Robotic Probes Replace Expensive Human Spaceflights?

What NASA planned in its post-shuttle space projects? Would more non-human space explorers be seen in the near future? After the shuttle fleet, astronomical science projects without human beings on board could come into U.S. space spotlight.

Boeing picks Atlas 5 rocket for space taxis

Boeing Co (BA.N) announced plans to launch its seven-seat spaceship on a test run to the International Space Station in 2015 using Atlas 5 rockets built by its United Launch Alliance venture.

New Study Says No Aliens: SETI May be Doomed to Fail, But People Keep Hopes Up

Humanity has come to terms with being alone in the wilderness of the universe with every single speculation on spotting intelligent extra terrestrial life yielding no result. Aliens thus exist only in our imagination fueled by colorful fictitious characters.

Japan’s March 11 Earthquake Almost Shook the Space: Study

Japan?s March 11 Earthquake Almost Shook Space: Study

Vibrations from the devastating earthquake that hit Japan in March 2011, triggering a massive tsunami, had almost reached the outer space, a new study has revealed.

Two Moons? Collision Resulted in One Moon for Planet Earth [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

The collision of two moons orbiting Earth may have resulted in the planet's present-day lopsided moon, scientists say. Research published on Wednesday in the journal Nature states that in its younger years, Earth's moon was shadowed by a lightweight companion that was about one-thirteenth of its mass.