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A plan written by Trump’s NASA pick was leaked. Here’s what to know about ‘Project Athena’

A 62-page document written by President Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again pick to run NASA, billionaire Jared Isaacman, outlines a sweeping, ambitious, and at times controversial plan for the space ...

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course

Junk is accumulating in space at a fantastic pace, with millions of pieces orbiting the Earth, and humans need to figure out a way to deal with it.
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Two billionaires have very different — and equally wild — visions of a future in space. Is either possible?

The cosmos has long been a canvas for creatives who imagine a future where people live among the stars. Now, humanity stands at a pivotal juncture as the laborious, expensive and high-stakes process ...
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NASA unveils its next generation of astronauts

Today on CNN10: We get a look at NASA's newest class of astronauts, who could one day take part in missions to the Moon and Mars as part of the Artemis program. Then, we'll learn how a brand new fleet ...
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How astronauts pulled off the first zero-gravity barbecue

Today on CNN10: We'll get an update on the arctic blast that's bringing bone-chilling temperatures to much of the country. Then, we'll learn how the Philippines is dealing with a another direct hit ...
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Blue Origin launches satellites bound for Mars

Today on CNN10: We get an update on the fallout from the longest US government shutdown on record - and how some communities are still struggling following the official reopening of the government.
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A giant inflatable bag could catch asteroids and space junk

Asteroids contain large quantities of both precious and common metals, and despite the obvious challenges in reaching them, a few startups say these celestial bodies could offer a sustainable ...