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A meteor (L) from the Geminids meteor shower enters the Earth's atmosphere past the stars Castor and Pollux (two bright stars, R) on December 12, 2009 above Southold, New York. This meteor shower gets the name "Geminids" because it appears to radiate from the constellation Gemini. Geminids are pieces of debris from an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon. Earth runs into a stream of debris from the object every year in mid-December, causing the meteors. The peak of the shower is expected the night of December 13-14 at about 0500 GMT on December 14. (Photo: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Asteroid Set To Miss Earth By 17,150 Miles

NASA promised that the asteroid would miss Earth by 17,150 miles, avoiding catastrophe. But that’s still closer than many communication and weather satellites.

2013/02/15

Viral Video: Hello Kitty In Space

A seventh grade science project sent the popular cartoon character Hello Kitty nearly 18 miles above earth. Check out the amazing viral video here.

2013/02/12

The crew of Space Shuttle Columbia's mission STS-107 take a break from their training regime to pose for the traditional crew portrait. (credit: NASA/Getty Images)

NASA Marks 10 Years Since Columbia Tragedy

NASA will honor the seven astronauts who perished when the Columbia space shuttle was destroyed 10 years ago. The agency will mark the anniversary at a public memorial in Florida.

2013/02/01

UTA Honors Alumna Killed On Columbia

Many parts of Texas have scheduled events to mark the 10th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, but UTA has a very personal reason to mark the date.

2013/01/31

Columbia Pilot’s Parents Recall Shuttle Crash

One morning, nearly 10 years ago, Barry McCool remembers watching his son’s space shuttle fly more than 40 miles above his Las Vegas home. But Columbia never landed.

2013/01/28

Iconic Movie Costume Unveiled Ahead Of Christie's Auction

White House Responds To Petition For Death Star

The White House issued an official response to a petition calling for the United States government to secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016.

2013/01/15

Brilliant Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

Skywatchers around the world are in for a treat tonight, as the annual Geminid meteor shower is poised to put on a spectacular show.

2012/12/13

North Texas Students Show Curiosity In Mars

After the Curiosity rover landed on Mars, there’s been renewed interest in space. High school teachers across the country are seizing on that to bring astronomy into the classroom.

2012/10/02

Dozens Of Animals From Louisiana Shelters Arrive In North Texas

The SPCA shelter in McKinney is looking for additional volunteers and donations after more than 80 animals from Louisiana arrived Saturday morning.

2012/09/01

‘Blue Moon’ On Day Of Neil Armstrong Service

There’s a rare ‘blue moon’ on Friday, a fitting wink to Neil Armstrong by the cosmic calendar. That’s the day of a private service for Armstrong, who died last Saturday in Ohio at age 82.

2012/08/30

Mars Curiosity Rover Passes Driving Test

Now that Curiosity passed its driving test on Mars, the six-wheel NASA rover set its sights on longer treks.

2012/08/23

Sally Ride (Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Sally Ride, A Role Model For The Ages

Looking around our nation, it’s obvious that we need more heroines and heroes with Sally Ride’s brave and courageous character. Her inspiration and legacy must live on to create the heroines – and heroes – of the future.

2012/07/24

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