Laika was a stray dog found in Moscow. The scientists believed a homeless animal would be better equipped to endure the harsh conditions of space travel. That’s because these planets are primarily ...

Mars is a planet with so much more to discover. Research has been done on the planet to test its sustainability for life, and ...

Scientists call such phenomena mini-moons. The asteroid was found by a group called ATLAS, which stands for Asteroid ...

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...

In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and his guide Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the top of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. They climbed a whopping 29,032 feet to the very top of ...

Our guide for viewing the planets tells you when is the best time to see them during the month ahead as well as other skywatching sights to look out for. Slowly but surely, Venus is making itself ...

It’s a passion we all share at some level—they just do it better than most, inspiring us to go outside, play hard, and care for the planet and ... and make it fun.” “They combine the ...

Whether you want to catch a glimpse of Venus and Mars or take a look at even more distant worlds, the best telescopes for seeing planets will give you the most satisfaction. Planets are a great ...

(RTTNews) - Planet Labs Germany GmbH has signed a three year contract with the German Space Agency at German Aerospace Center. Through the multi-year contract, Planet (PL) will provide a series of ...

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