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Cassini's Big Sky: The View from the Center of Our Solar System

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(PhysOrg.com) -- When NASA's Cassini spacecraft began orbiting Saturn five years ago, a dozen highly-tuned science instruments set to work surveying, sniffing, analyzing and scrutinizing the Saturnian system.

Astronauts gear up for 2nd spacewalk of mission

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(AP) -- An astronaut is gearing up for the first spacewalk of his career while awaiting the imminent birth of his daughter.

Astronauts await word of baby girl on Earth

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(AP) -- Atlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman's daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk.

Before Darkness Falls: Cassini to Scan Enceladus on Winter's Cusp

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(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Cassini spacecraft will fly by Saturn's moon Enceladus this weekend for a last peek at the intriguing "tiger stripes" before winter darkness blankets the area for several years.

Astronauts get extra moving time at space station

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Nov 20, 2009 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex are getting some extra moving time.

Planet 51 Star Brings NASA's Message of Exploration Down to Earth

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Actor Dwayne Johnson, usually known for his action and comedic film roles, takes to the stars as an astronaut in a new animated feature that brings important messages about the importance of space exploration ...