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China On the Moon! A History of Chinese Lunar Missions in Pictures

January 14, 2019 | Countdown

What a difference a decade makes. Only 10 years after China sent its first lunar spacecraft on an orbital mission, the nation accomplished something nobody has managed to do before: plunk a lander, Chang'e 4, on the far side of the moon.
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How to See the Best Meteor Showers of 2019

January 09, 2019 | Countdown

This year, try and catch one of the night sky's most spectacular and accessible shows — a meteor shower. Here's a guide to what you can expect from the 2019 meteor showers.
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The Most Exciting Space Events to Watch in 2019

January 05, 2019 | Countdown

Here's a guide to the most-anticipated spaceflight events of the coming year from Space.com's sister publication All About Space!
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The Top Skywatching Events to Look for in 2019

January 03, 2019 | Countdown

Here are the 10 most noteworthy sky events — including multiple meteor showers and eclipses eclipses — that will take place in 2019.
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Space Oddity: 10 Bizarre Things Earthlings Launched into Space in 2018

December 29, 2018 | Countdown

This past year, engineers launched many oddities into space, including a Tesla Roadster, a gold-plated canopic jar and a cosmic disco ball.
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When, Where and How to See the Planets in the 2019 Night Sky

December 27, 2018 | Countdown

Here is a guide to when certain planets will appear brightest and most visible in the 2019 night sky, including Mercury's rare transit of the sun in November!
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The World's Tallest Rockets: How They Stack Up

December 09, 2018 | Countdown

From the mighty Saturn 5 to NASA's new Space Launch System, see how the biggest rockets on Earth compare.
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The Awesome NASA Easter Eggs of Netflix's 'Lost in Space'

December 05, 2018 | Countdown

In between the dramatic scenes of Netflix's new reboot of "Lost in Space" were some little Easter eggs for astute space fans. The scriptwriters inserted several NASA and space-research references.
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The Best Mars Movies to Celebrate the Red Planet!

November 22, 2018 | Countdown

Here are some of the more prominent Mars movies over the decades, to encourage you to keep exploring.
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The Best Mars Books for Red Planet Fans

November 21, 2018 | Countdown

Getting excited about NASA's InSight lander touching down on Mars? We are, too! Here are some of the best books for young and old to read up about the Red Planet.
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