1. Why Go to Space - NASA

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    Through space exploration, we gain a new perspective to study Earth and the solar system. We advance new technologies that improve our daily lives, and we inspire a new generation of artists, thinkers, tinkerers, engineers, and scientists.

  2. Space.com: NASA, Space Exploration and Astronomy News

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    Get the latest space exploration, innovation and astronomy news. Space.com celebrates humanity's ongoing expansion across the final frontier.

  3. NASA

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    NASA.gov brings you the latest news, images and videos from America's space agency, pioneering the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.

  4. Solar System Exploration - NASA Science

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    The solar system has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. There are five officially recognized dwarf planets in our solar system: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, and Eris. Get the Facts.

  5. Space exploration - History, Technology, Benefits | Britannica

    https://www.britannica.com/science/space-exploration/History-of-space-exploration

    Space exploration - History, Technology, Benefits: Since ancient times, people around the world have studied the heavens and used their observations and explanations of astronomical phenomena for both religious and practical purposes. Some dreamed of leaving Earth to explore other worlds.

  6. Universe - NASA Science

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    Welcome to the Universe. Discover the universe: Learn about the history of the cosmos, what it's made of, and so much more. Explore: Exoplanets. Stars. Black Holes. Galaxies. featured story. NASA’s IXPE Helps Researchers Determine Shape of Black Hole Corona.

  7. Space Exploration: Timeline and Technologies - HISTORY

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    Explore the history of space exploration, from the Apollo missions to the Space Shuttles, and the people and events that shaped it. Watch videos, see photos and read stories about the challenges and achievements of human spaceflight.

  8. SpaceX launches telecom satellite from Florida in gorgeous sunset ...

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    Here’s how it works. SpaceX launched a satellite for the Australian telecom company Optus on Sunday evening (Nov. 17) from Florida's Space Coast. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Optus-X satellite ...

  9. 20 Breakthroughs from 20 Years of Science aboard the ... - NASA

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    Orbiting about 250 miles above our planet, the space station is the only laboratory available for long-duration microgravity research. During the past two decades, the space station has supported numerous discoveries, scientific publications, unique opportunities, and historic breakthroughs.