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Leroy Chiao and Augustine Commission
A report on NASA's human space flight program was just released. Panel member, former astronaut Leroy Chiao weighs in.

Should We Return To The Moon?
Irene Klotz discusses the Apollo 11 landing with Buzz Aldrin. What are his opinions about NASA's plans for a return trip?

Q&A: Talking Space From Everest
Former astronaut Scott Parazynski chats about climbing Everest and how it matches up to working on the International Space Station.

Q&A: Life From Comets?
As scientists try to understand how life started on Earth, one expert discusses the theory that organic materials crashed here inside comets.

Q&A: NASA's Future Under Obama
NASA administrator Michael Griffin discusses the future of the space program and why he's prepared to leave his job.

Q&A: Space on the Brain
Irene Klotz chats with SpaceX founder and Internet mogul Elon Musk about launching a privately developed rocket into space.
Q&A: The Man Who Killed Pluto?
Dave Mosher chats with astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson about why Pluto isn't a planet and how the language of the Solar System should be changed.

Special Feature: Looking Back at 50 Years of NASA
Check out the top NASA videos, classic image galleries, and expert takes on the space agency’s golden anniversary.

Q&A: Astronaut Details Belief in Aliens
Irene Klotz chats with Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell about recent news reports of his belief in UFOs and aliens.

Q&A: Recycling Astronaut Urine Into Water
Irene Klotz chats with Bob Bagdigian, a NASA engineer who turns astronaut urine into water.

Q&A: Akihiko Hoshide Talks Japanese Space Culture
Irene Klotz chats with Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut aboard space shuttle Discovery.