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Indiana Jones Meets 'Star Wars' in 'Archaeology From Space.' Enter to Win a Copy!
By Mindy Weisberger published
What's it like to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations...from space?

Meet the Ploonets! Runaway Moons with Delusions of Planethood Get Astronomy's Cutest Name Ever
By Mindy Weisberger published
Moons orbiting distant worlds have a new nickname, and it's even cuter than "moonmoon."

Book Excerpt: 'Archaeology From Space'
By Mindy Weisberger published
'Space archaeology' is transforming how experts study ancient civilizations.

NASA Set To Launch a Deep-Space Atomic Clock Tonight
By Kasandra Brabaw published
This technology demonstration mission that could transform the way humans explore space.

China Aces Its 1st Rocket Launch at Sea, Puts 7 Satellites in Orbit
By Hanneke Weitering published
Watch the rocket soar above the Yellow Sea!

Here's Why Astronomers Are So Worried About SpaceX's Planned 'Megaconstellation'
By Rafi Letzter published
SpaceX put 60 bright satellites in space May 23, and astronomers are sounding the alarm about the eventual 12,000-strong Starlink constellation SpaceX plans.

Pirates Made Ocean Vortex 'The Great Whirl' Inaccessible. So Scientists Studied It from Space.
By Mindy Weisberger published
The Great Whirl forms annually and lasts for months.

High-Altitude Auroras Create 'Speed Bumps' for Satellites
By Mike Wall published
They help move pockets of air up where some spacecraft roam.
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