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Astronauts from five different space agencies are participating in the CAVES project, an underground training exercise beneath the island of Sardinia.
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Astronauts Heading Deep Underground for Spaceflight Training
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Scientists have discovered a two-star solar system orbited by two planets, an astronomical first.
Two Alien Planets Found with Twin Suns Like 'Star Wars'' Tatooine
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Voyager 1, which launched 35 years ago, was thought to be approaching the edge of our solar system. New evidence suggests it may have farther to go.
NASA’s Voyager 1 Spacecraft May Not Be Near Edge of Solar System after All
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Data from the Wide-field Infrared Survey (WISE) has revealed millions of star-munching black holes.
NASA Spacecraft's Census Tallies Millions of Black Holes
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NASA has announced a new Mars mission that is bound to disappoint some space fans. Looking to cut costs, the agency chose another lander mission over more adventurous, but risky options.