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  A team of NASA and university scientists has discovered substantial plumes of methane floating throu
The Red Planet is Not a Dead Planet
A team of NASA and university scientists has discovered substantial plumes of methane floating through the atmosphere of Mars. The find indicates Mars is either biologically or geologically active.
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  The solar wind appears to be ripping big chunks of air from the atmosphere of Mars. This could help
Solar Wind Rips Up Martian Atmosphere
The solar wind appears to be ripping big chunks of air from the atmosphere of Mars. This could help solve a longstanding mystery about the Red Planet.
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  Yesterday, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft flew past Mercury capturing amazing images of never-before-s
Mercury as Never Seen Before
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft flew past Mercury on Oct. 6th capturing amazing new images of never-before-seen terrain.
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  NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft is returning to Mercury. On Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, the probe will conduct
MESSENGER Returns to Mercury
NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft is returning to Mercury. On Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, the probe will conduct the second of three planned flybys and photograph most of Mercury's remaining unseen surface.
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  Astronauts on board the International Space Station have recently photographed strange electric-blue
Strange Clouds at the Edge of Space
Astronauts on board the International Space Station have recently photographed strange electric-blue clouds hovering at the edge of space.
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  Mercury's magnetic field is "alive." Volcanic vents ring the planet's giant Caloris basin while the
New Discoveries at Mercury
Mercury's magnetic field is "alive." Volcanic vents ring the planet's giant Caloris basin while the planet itself is surrounded by a plasma nebula of unexpected complexity.
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  Phoenix Set to Land on Mars
NASA's Phoenix lander is getting ready to touch down on Mars and begin an unprecedented investigation of the Red Planet's arctic realm.
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  Space Station Tricorder
Astronauts are using a Star Trek tricorder-like device to keep track of microscopic life forms onboard the International Space Station.
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  The 2008 Great Moonbuggy Race
Contestants in NASA's 15th Annual Great Moonbuggy Race have crossed the finish line. And the winner is.... Read today's story to find out who crashed and who triumphed in the adventurous competition.
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