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Explorer 1 Satellite Launch
January 30, 2025
On January 31, 1958, the United States finally became a competitor in the Space Race.
Mercury Crosses the Sun and More Planetary News
May 2, 2016
For the first time in nearly 10 years, the planet Mercury will be visible as it crosses in front of
Welcome Home Scott Kelly! How Are Your Fingernails?
March 2, 2016
US Astronaut Scott Kelly returned from 340 days in space today. Over the next several weeks, medical teams will be
Night Sky Offers Rare View of Five Planets
February 1, 2016
During the next few weeks, all five of the visible planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will appear
Top Ten Reasons Hutchinson, Kansas Is the Perfect Cosmosphere Home
January 4, 2016
10. A great cross country stop just when you need it most. 9. It’s easy to find—even without a GPS or Smartphone.
