A Microbe Hunter Plies Her Trade In Space
Meet Kate Rubins, a virus-hunter turned astronaut. When she sequenced DNA in space for the first time, she opened the door to a new era in space biology.
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After Making History In Space, Mae Jemison Works To Prime Future Scientists
For the first African-American woman in space, her path to spaceflight and beyond includes trying to pave the way for more girls of color to follow in her footsteps.
50 Years Later, NASA Creates Tribute To 3 Astronauts Who Died In Space Race
On Jan. 27, 1967, three astronauts were killed when a fire broke out in their Apollo 1 cockpit during a test on the launchpad. The capsule will be put on public view for the first time Friday.
NASA's Other Asteroid Mission: Grab A Chunk And Put It In Orbit Around The Moon
Flying people to an asteroid is really hard, so NASA wants to bring part of it to them. But some former astronauts say the $2 billion plan was born of politics and budget cuts, and makes little sense.
Scott Kelly Reflects On His Year Off The Planet
During his 340 days aboard the International Space Station, the astronaut documented his time there with hundreds of photos. Kelly says the perspective makes him feel like an environmentalist.
Charlie Talks With An Astronaut
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When you were a kid, did you want to be an astronaut? If you could have spoken to one, what would you ask?