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Who is Kate Rubins? Nasa astronaut ready for first journey into space
In Depth Former virologist will attempt to carry out DNA sequencing onboard the International Space Station
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Astronaut Scott Kelly's most fascinating tweets from space
Speed Read Nasa commander shared snippets of life in orbit during 342 days on the International Space Station
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Will Nasa's Quesst project be the next Concorde?
Speed Read Lockheed Martin charged with initial designs to create plane capable of breaking the sound barrier - quietly
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'Humans should colonise Mars,' says Buzz Aldrin
Speed Read Second man to walk on moon believes first manned expedition to the red planet could be achieved by 2040
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Nasa releases free space travel posters – see the pictures
Speed Read Visions of the Future illustrations hailed as 'equal parts retro-chic and sheer design genius'
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How space junk could lead to war
In Depth Russian scientists warn growing level of debris in orbit around Earth may trigger conflict
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Halloween asteroid: what you need to know about 'Great Pumpkin'
In Depth Discovered less than two weeks ago, the Great Pumpkin will make a 'close pass' on Halloween
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Pluto: stunning new image unveiled by New Horizons
In Depth 'Who would have expected a blue sky in the Kuiper Belt?' asks mission leader. 'It's gorgeous'
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Nasa turns 57: how did the US space agency start?
In Depth Today Nasa marks its 57th birthday – but how did it begin and what has it achieved?
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Nasa discovery boosts hopes of life on Mars
Speed Read US space agency to send astronauts 'in near future' after evidence of flowing water found on red planet
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Blood moon: rare lunar eclipse and supermoon in pictures
Speed Read Millions of people around the world enjoyed the rare celestial event that sparked doomsday fears
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#IStandWithAhmed: schoolboy arrested over homemade clock
Speed Read 'Nerds unite' behind Muslim boy led out of school in handcuffs after invention mistaken for bomb
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Earth 2.0: could life exist on newly discovered planet?
In Depth Astronomers have found a large planet, Kepler-452b, which they say is 'the closest twin to Earth'
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Britons in space: how do I become an astronaut?
Speed Read The UK has reversed its policy of unmanned space missions, meaning Britons can now become astronauts
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