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Follow the latest developments in the most compelling areas of astronomy and space exploration through the pages of StarDate magazine.

Extrasolar Planets
During the past decade, astronomers have discovered far more planets outside our solar system — called extrasolar planets — than are located within it.

Mars Exploration and Life on Mars
An armada of orbiters and landers continue their reconnaisance of the red planet.

Black Holes

Earth Impacts and Extinction Events

Size and Age of the Universe

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