NASA didn't deploy two of the parachutes---on purpose.
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NASA’s Failed Orion Parachute Test Was a Success
Space Photos of the Week: Curiosity’s Got a Selfie Stick
Space photos of the week, August 15–22.
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Something Deep Inside Pluto Is Replenishing Its Atmosphere
A new paper pretty much rules out the notion that periodic comet impacts could be replenishing Pluto's nitrogen atmosphere.
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Space Photos of the Week: A Comet Gets a Little Gassy
Space photos of the week, August 9–13.
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NASA Successfully Tests Engine For Future Mars Mission
An engine that will help propel NASA's Orion spacecraft toward its deep-space missions underwent a test today.
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What China’s Huge Tianjin Explosion Looked Like From Space
Three Japanese satellites saw the Chinese port explosion happen from space.
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The End of the Universe: A (Slightly Premature) Lament
The universe, they say, is dying. And when it goes away, it will take time and space with it.
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Those Veggies Grown on the ISS Get Humans Closer to Mars
Yesterday on the ISS, Expedition 44 crew members dined on their first meal of space-grown romaine lettuce.
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The Satellite That Took This Incredible Photo Almost Didn’t Leave Earth
Even with the best view in the solar system, some people can't help doing a little bit of science.
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Space Photos of the Week: Big Ol’ Bubbles of Color
Space photos of the week, August 2–8.
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