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Beam Him Up, SpaceX: Star Trek’s Scotty Laid To Rest In Space

Seven years after his death at age 85, James Doohan is reaching the final frontier at last.

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WATCH: Space Shuttle Enterprise Flies By New York City

In a celebratory flight, the space shuttle Enterprise is paraded around New York City, providing quite a show throughout the city and New Jersey.

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Stunning Footage of an Alien Planet: Earth

A time-lapse video from the International Space Station provides further proof that we live on what might be the coolest planet of all

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Space Shuttle Discovery Makes Its Final Voyage

After 39 missions — the most of any space shuttle — Discovery takes its final journey to the National Air & Space Museum, where it will be on permanent display.

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Reading While Eating for March 13: Stirring Stories

Get emotional with stories of animal friendships and inspiring words about space.

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Zero-Gravity Bunnies? Scientists Imagine a Playboy Club in Space

Straight out of science fiction, Playboy’s ultimate dream would include a zero-gravity trampoline-lined dance club, fine dining, bungee jumping, space “farms” for food, and a casino with “human roulette.”

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Picky Eaters Need Not Apply: NASA Seeks Taste Testers for Mars Simulation

If you can you stomach four months of experimental Mars-appropriate cooking, NASA has an experience that seems ready-made for a reality TV show.

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6,372

Number of applications NASA received for its new class of astronauts; this was the largest pool of applicants since 1978, when 8,000 people applied for the position.

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Looking to the Stars: NASA Touts ‘Beautiful’ Meteor Shower Wednesday

Heads up for stargazers: an annual meteor shower early Wednesday morning promises a “brief, beautiful show” worth waking – or staying – up for this year.

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Want to Make Space Your Final Frontier? Virginia Could Help

Virginia lawmakers are mulling a tax break for those seeking “space burials.”