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John Glenn to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

By Joel Spark on May 3, 2012

On May 1st, it was announced that John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The... Read more →

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Austrian Caves Stand In For Mars

By Staff Writers on May 3, 2012

In preparation for a future Mars mission, scientists gathered at the end of April in an Austrian cave called Eisriesenwelt or "the world of the ice... Read more →

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ISS Research Advances Cancer Treatment

By Staff Writers on May 3, 2012

Dr. Morrison with MEPS flight hardware ready to pack for the International Space Station UF-2 mission (Credits: NASA). Source: NASA Humanity is... Read more →

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DNA Damage Among Major Threats of a Mars Mission

By Tereza Pultarova on May 2, 2012

Crew training for 'Marswalk' at the simulated martian terrain of the Mars500 experiment. (Credits: ESA/IPMB). Russian scientists... Read more →

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International Space Station Symposium Begins

By Merryl Azriel on May 2, 2012

The European Space Agency has organized ISS Symposium 2012 to take place in Berlin May 2 through May 4. The symposium, subtitled "Research in space... Read more →

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Skylon Spaceplane Tests Key Technology

By Merryl Azriel on May 2, 2012

Rendition of the Skylon in orbit (Credits: Reaction Engines Limited). The Skylon is a spaceplane under development by British company Reaction... Read more →