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Water can exist just below the surface of Mars
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Water can exist just below the surface of Mars

One study suggests that groundwater bags may be only a few dozen meters from the surface of Mars, adding to the hope of a successful conquest of the red planet.

December 17, 2018
Real Japan happens at the beginning of next month
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Real Japan happens at the beginning of next month

People in some parts of the world will have the opportunity to admire a partial solar eclipse on January 4 next year, the shadow of an eclipse will pass through Europe i…

December 17, 2018
India: Missiles carrying satellites explode
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India: Missiles carrying satellites explode

India's Doordarshan TV reported on December 25 that a rocket carrying the country's satellite communications exploded and caught fire only minutes after leaving the laun…

December 17, 2018
Satellite launches failed in 2010
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Satellite launches failed in 2010

In 2010, some countries have encountered problems in launching satellites into space. However, these failures will not undermine the determination to explore ...

December 17, 2018
Russia sacked officials to lose satellites
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Russia sacked officials to lose satellites

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on December 29 fired two officials from the space agency after the failed rocket launcher lost three satellites.

December 17, 2018
Astronomical phenomena worth watching in 2011
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Astronomical phenomena worth watching in 2011

The convergence of 4 planets, 4 solar eclipses and 2 eclipses as well as exciting meteor battles will be the most fascinating astronomical phenomena for sky lovers in 20…

December 17, 2018
Detecting the 2,000 comet
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Detecting the 2,000 comet

Soho solar research spacecraft has reached its own milestone in silence: discovering the 2,000th comet.

December 17, 2018
Can't contact aliens yet, why?
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Can't contact aliens yet, why?

If the truth outside the universe exists in countless different life forms as many people still believe, why can't we contact them?

December 17, 2018