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9 Exciting Space Movies to Watch in 2017
January 05, 2017 | CountdownExciting space action will take center stage on the big screen this year, with the return of the "Guardian of the Galaxy" superheroes, a glimpse of what it might be like to live on Mars, and the next installment of the beloved "Star Wars" franchise.
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The Biggest Space Missions to Watch in 2017
January 04, 2017 | CountdownHere's Space.com's guide to spaceflight in 2017, from the end of NASA's venerable Cassini Saturn mission to the debut launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.
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14 Best Skywatching Events of 2017
January 01, 2017 | CountdownAnother year of skywatching is upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in 2017!
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A Planet Skywatching Guide for 2017: When, Where & How to See the Planets
January 01, 2017 | CountdownWhen will you be able to see the planets at their best during 2017? This guide tells you everything you need to know to see planets in the night sky this year.
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The Most Dangerous Space Weapons Ever
December 21, 2016 | CountdownSince Sputnik 1 launched in 1957, nations have been racing to gain a military advantage in space — the ultimate "high ground." Check out the top 10 space weapon concepts from over the years.
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9 Amazing Photos of the Last 'Supermoon' of 2016
December 16, 2016 | CountdownSkywatchers around the world watched the rise and set of this year's last supermoon. Here are some of the most amazing supermoon photos shot by readers of Space.com.
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Astronaut John Glenn: An American Hero's Greatest Moments Remembered
December 08, 2016 | CountdownA gallery of highlights from the career of John H. Glenn, first American to orbit the Earth.
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The Best Gift Ideas in the Universe
November 16, 2016 | CountdownIn honor of the beloved TV series' 50th anniversary, here's Space.com's top "Star Trek" gift picks. Whether you're a hardcore fan or a general space buff, it's illogical not to consider these gifts and gadgets to wear, build and bobble.
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The Best Space Gifts and Toys for Kids
November 16, 2016 | CountdownHere's what to get space-loving kids for the holidays this year.
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How to Pee in Space (and What to Do If the Toilet Breaks)
November 10, 2016 | CountdownGoing to the bathroom in space is anything but an easy procedure. To explain what happens on the International Space Station and the Soyuz spacecraft, Space.com spoke with veteran astronaut Mike Fossum.
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