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Why the stars blinking?
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Why the stars blinking?

The stars in the sky are blinking because their light must penetrate the atmosphere to protect the earth, which always fluctuates in temperature and density.

December 17, 2018
Mars soil may have live bacteria
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Mars soil may have live bacteria

Latest tests of Mars soil samples obtained by Viking ship show that the Red planet may have the existence of live bacteria.

December 17, 2018
Full moon eclipse on August 28, 2007
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Full moon eclipse on August 28, 2007

Yesterday, August 28, the Moon went into the darkness of the Earth and this is the second full eclipse of the year, first on March 3, 2007.

December 17, 2018
Russian millionaire to ISS
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Russian millionaire to ISS

Millionaire Vladimir Gruzdev has just signed a contract to the International Space Station (ISS) with the Russian Space Agency. He will be the sixth tourist to ISS and t…

December 17, 2018
Korea chose the first astronaut
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Korea chose the first astronaut

Korea announced today that Ko San, a 30-year-old robot expert, will be the country's first astronaut to join the Soyuz spacecraft's flight to the International Space Sta…

December 17, 2018
Russia prepares to simulate a flight to Mars
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Russia prepares to simulate a flight to Mars

According to the Russian Institute of Biomedical Affairs, two Europeans and three Russians will join the trial to prepare for future missions to explore Mars.

December 17, 2018
September 11: Second partial eclipse in 2007
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September 11: Second partial eclipse in 2007

The second partial eclipse in 2007 will take place on September 11, in about 2 hours. Only the Antarctic, South American and Southern Atlantic regions can observe this p…

December 17, 2018
NASA wants to reduce dependence on Russia
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NASA wants to reduce dependence on Russia

The US National Aeronautics Agency (NASA) is planning to buy Soyuz spacecraft and Russia's Progress cargo ship, serving flights for crews and supplies to the Internation…

December 17, 2018
People will migrate to Mars
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People will migrate to Mars

The current exploration of Mars has entered a decisive stage: bringing people to Mars. Initially will build a base on the Moon - a stop from which to launch a spacecraft…

December 17, 2018
Japan is about to launch a moon probe
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Japan is about to launch a moon probe

Japan prepares to launch the first probe around the Moon with the intention of establishing a permanent base on the planet in 2025.

December 17, 2018