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Experts: America Doesn't Need All These Nukes
Nuclear deterrence can be way less pricey, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Shooting Rockets Into the Heavens to Please Thailand's Rain God
Sometimes it takes a lot of noise to wake the King of the Sky.
The First Primate in Space Was Drugged and Strapped into a Nazi-Designed Rocket
On June 14, 1949, Albert II became the first primate to visit outer space, paving the way for human spaceflight.
I Felt Every Emotion Standing in the Shadows of NASA's Apollo 1 Fire
Traveling to Pad 34 last week—a trip generously arranged for me by NASA staff—made me feel like I finally knew my grandpa, who tried to save three astronauts.
NASA's Massive Photo Archive Is Now on One Convenient, Searchable Site
The world's desktop backgrounds and screen savers are about to get the NASA bump, now that the organization has updated its site for 2017.
We Are Living in the Age of the Reusable Rocket
SpaceX has successfully reflown (and landed) one of its used Falcon 9 rockets.
Canada Is Getting Its First Spaceport
Maritime Launch Services Ltd brings a global spaceflight network to a small Canadian town.
Northern Ireland's DIY Art Bill Nye Makes Rockets Out of Plants
Paddy Bloomer makes noisy interactive works for festivals and public spaces.
SpaceX's Latest Rocket Landing Video Is Stunning
The drone's-eye view of the latest Falcon 9 rocket booster coming back from space is awe-inspiring.