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December 7, 2012

 

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Moon Found Orbiting Pluto

Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet status, but it still has moons. This new moon, called P5 for now, is the fifth moon found orbiting Pluto.

March 1, 2012

 

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Space, Hardly Empty

If recent research is correct, the blackness between stars harbors more excitement than you could possibly comprehend.

January 18, 2012

 

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Does The Sun Spin?

True or false? The sun spins.

June 23, 2011

 

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Collision Course (Planets)

Why are the planets where they are instead of somewhere else?

June 22, 2011

 

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Where Did The Planets That Orbit Our Sun Come From?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Where did our planets come from?

November 19, 2010

 

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The Dark Side Of The Moon Does Not Exist!

There is no place on the moon that is completely dark. Learn why!

July 14, 2010

 

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Would A Wide Rope Reach From Earth To A Geostationary Satellite?

If you want to reach from a geostationary satellite to earth using a rope does the rope's thickness matter?

July 13, 2010

 

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Could You Connect A Rope From A Geostationary Satellite To Earth?

Say you want to bring some supplies up to your satellite... could you just lower a rope down to earth and haul it up?

June 17, 2010

 

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Geostationary Satellites: Speed And Orbit

Why can't we place satellites directly above houses that are using the signal? Why does speed determine the placement of satellites? Find out now!

June 16, 2010

 

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Arthur C. Clarke And Stationary Satellites

Did you know that Arthur C. Clark proposed the idea that satellites could remain motionless in the air?

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