SpaceX Crew Returns to Earth After First Private Spacewalk
SpaceX sees the brief exercise a starting point to test spacesuit technology for future, longer missions to Mars.
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MARCIA DUNN
Orlando, Florida
Marcia Dunn is an aerospace writer for the Associated Press.
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American Astronauts Stranded at Space Station Now Stuck There Until Next Year
The seasoned pilots have been stuck at the International Space Station since the beginning of June.
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Threat to Electric Grid, Communications Systems Feared as Strong Solar Storm Heads Toward Earth
Federal weather agency says the sun produced strong solar flares beginning Wednesday, resulting in five outbursts of plasma capable of disrupting satellites in orbit and power grids here on Earth.
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Crowds Await a Total Solar Eclipse in North America, but Clouds Could Spoil the View
It will be another 21 years before America sees another total solar eclipse on this scale. The best weather is expected at the tail end of the eclipse in Vermont and Maine, as well as New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
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A Double Feature Awaits Stargazers as ‘Supermoons’ Beckon in August
Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal.
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Elon Musk’s Massive SpaceX Rocket Explodes Shortly After Takeoff From Texas
The plan called for the booster to peel away from the spacecraft minutes after liftoff, but that didn’t happen.
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Discovery Shuttle Crew Glad To Be Back on Ground
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Third Spacewalk a Breeze for Discovery Crew
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Discovery Docks With Space Station, Delivers New Lab
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Shuttle Crew Carries Out Quick Wing Inspection
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Special Pump Will Fix Broken Toilet on Shuttle
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Crews Say Goodbye as Shuttle Heads Home
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