carl sagan
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How the Color Purple Could Lead Us to Alien Life
In a little more than 30 years, we went from knowing only of the planets in our star system to discovering over 5,000 distant worlds spread across the cosmos. So far, none have looked quite like Earth. If an Earth-like planet was orbiting another star, however, it may look different than our precious pale blue…
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16 Iconic NASA Photos That Changed Everything
NASA has produced thousands of images over its illustrious 65-year history, but some images have had a far greater impact than others. Among this vast portfolio, certain images stand out for having reshaped our understanding of space and our place within it, capturing moments that have both ignited the collective imagination and further driven our…
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The Most Mind-Blowing Images Ever Taken of Earth from Space
We’ve been capturing space-based images of Earth for nearly three-quarters of a century, but these eight views of Earth are each profound in their own way.
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7 Things to Know About NASA’s First Mission to the Jupiter Trojan Asteroids
NASA’s launch window for the Lucy spacecraft opens during the early hours of Saturday, October 16. Here’s what you need to know about this thrilling mission and how you can watch the launch live online.