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Inflatable Tower Promises Easy Access to Outer Space
Eric Bland, Discovery News
Launched from a suitable mountain top, a nine-mile-high inflatable tower could offer relatively cheap access to outer space, according to a new paper.
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Astronomers Identify New Class of Black Hole
A new class of black hole may help to explain how supermassive black holes develop.
Gravity's Imprint Sought in Big Bang Glow
Scientists begin a search for gravitational waves stemming from the Big Bang.
ET's Earth Appears More as Pale, Red Dot
Molecules relevant to life in Earth's atmosphere show up in red wavelengths.
Mysterious Space Blobs 'Tween' Galaxies
Scientists find that these space blobs are actually adolescent galaxies.
Report: Liquid Water Found on Saturn's Moon
Scientists claim they have found water beneath the surface of one of Saturn's moons.
NASA Has Plan B to Launch U.S. to Moon
The side-mount shuttle is NASA's backup plan to get the U.S. to the moon.
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Report: Liquid Water Found on Saturn's Moon
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NASA Has Plan B to Launch U.S. to Moon
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Moon Probes Blast Off to Scout for Water
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Mars Lake: Same Volume as Lake Champlain
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Sun: Just Warming Up Now
17 Jun
Sonic Black Hole Traps Sound Waves
17 Jun
Gas Leak Scrubs Another Shuttle Launch
16 Jun
Water Probe to Scope Far Side of Moon
16 Jun
Europe Working to Extend Space Station
15 Jun
NASA to Try Shuttle Launch on Wednesday
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12 Jun
All Systems Go for Saturday Launch
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Moon Casts Shadow on Saturn Ring
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