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News From Outer Space
Earthlings have been exploring the cosmos for centuries, and for the past 50 years have been using rockets and satellites to learn more about our planet, solar system, galaxy, and universe.
Even though we've been looking at the stars and since the days of Galileo, some of the most exciting discoveries have come recently. Improvements in technology have allowed us to discover that Pluto is no longer a planet, that it's possible to set up a base on the Moon, and that there's a chance we could some day go to Mars.
This News from Outer Space collection follows the exciting developments happening in the world of space exploration, from the dwarf planets populating our solar system to improvements being made to the International Space Station.
You can read more about outer space in an expanded News from Outer Space special report here.
Articles
Another Earth?
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | May 8,2009
On April 21, a team of Swiss and French researchers working at the European Southern Observatory in Chile reported they had discovered the smallest and most Earthlike planets ever seen beyond our solar system.
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | May 8,2009
On April 21, a team of Swiss and French researchers working at the European Southern Observatory in Chile reported they had discovered the smallest and most Earthlike planets ever seen beyond our solar system.
We Have Liftoff
by Laura Leigh Davidson
Scholastic News Online | March 16,2009
Space shuttle Discovery blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday evening. The mission was scheduled for February, but problems with the shuttle's hydrogen valves delayed the launch by a month.
by Laura Leigh Davidson
Scholastic News Online | March 16,2009
Space shuttle Discovery blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday evening. The mission was scheduled for February, but problems with the shuttle's hydrogen valves delayed the launch by a month.
In Search of Other Earths
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | March 9,2009
On Friday, March 6, NASA launched a first-of-its-kind telescope called Kepler that will search for Earthlike planets in other parts of our galaxy, known as the Milky Way.
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | March 9,2009
On Friday, March 6, NASA launched a first-of-its-kind telescope called Kepler that will search for Earthlike planets in other parts of our galaxy, known as the Milky Way.
Collision in Space
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | February 19,2009
There are thousands of man-made satellites in Earth's orbit. Last week, 485 miles above Earth, two of those satellites collided.
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | February 19,2009
There are thousands of man-made satellites in Earth's orbit. Last week, 485 miles above Earth, two of those satellites collided.
Proof of Life?
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | December 8,2008
If a picture is worth a thousand words, scientists from NASA may have stumbled upon a best-selling novel. A photograph suggests that there may have been life on Mars after all.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | December 8,2008
If a picture is worth a thousand words, scientists from NASA may have stumbled upon a best-selling novel. A photograph suggests that there may have been life on Mars after all.
Space Mechanics
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | November 25,2008
High above the Earth--225 miles high, to be exact--two Endeavor crewmembers spent six hours Monday passing a grease gun back and forth, lubing up a damaged joint on the International Space Station's solar wings.
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | November 25,2008
High above the Earth--225 miles high, to be exact--two Endeavor crewmembers spent six hours Monday passing a grease gun back and forth, lubing up a damaged joint on the International Space Station's solar wings.
Extreme Space Makeover
by Suzanne Freeman
Scholastic News Online | November 13,2008
The space shuttle Endeavor is scheduled to take off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday. Its crew's mission is to expand the three-bedroom, one-bath International Space Station into bigger digs for a larger crew.
by Suzanne Freeman
Scholastic News Online | November 13,2008
The space shuttle Endeavor is scheduled to take off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday. Its crew's mission is to expand the three-bedroom, one-bath International Space Station into bigger digs for a larger crew.
From Planet to Plutoid
by Gail Hennessey
Scholastic News Online | June 20,2008
Pluto-the heavenly body formerly known as a planet-has been given a new name. Stripped of its planet status two years ago, Pluto will be called a plutoid, astronomers have decided.
by Gail Hennessey
Scholastic News Online | June 20,2008
Pluto-the heavenly body formerly known as a planet-has been given a new name. Stripped of its planet status two years ago, Pluto will be called a plutoid, astronomers have decided.
The Phoenix Has Landed
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | May 27,2008
The Phoenix Mars Lander mission hopes to find ice and traces of ancient life on Mars. If it succeeds, it could be the most important NASA mission in decades.
by Dante A. Ciampaglia
Scholastic News Online | May 27,2008
The Phoenix Mars Lander mission hopes to find ice and traces of ancient life on Mars. If it succeeds, it could be the most important NASA mission in decades.
Crashing Galaxies
by Laura Leigh Davidson
Scholastic News Online | May 1,2008
What happens when galaxies collide? Thanks to recent photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, we can see for ourselves.
by Laura Leigh Davidson
Scholastic News Online | May 1,2008
What happens when galaxies collide? Thanks to recent photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, we can see for ourselves.
International Endeavour
by Laura Leigh Davidson
Scholastic News Online | March 13,2008
After a spectacular nighttime launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral, space shuttle Endeavour linked up with the International Space Station (ISS) late Wednesday. The crew will build a giant robot and construct a new module.
by Laura Leigh Davidson
Scholastic News Online | March 13,2008
After a spectacular nighttime launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral, space shuttle Endeavour linked up with the International Space Station (ISS) late Wednesday. The crew will build a giant robot and construct a new module.
Avalanche on Mars
by Irene Kim
Scholastic News Online | March 10,2008
Ever heard of avalanches on Mars? Recently, a NASA spacecraft circling the fourth planet from the sun took the first-ever pictures of active avalanches near Mars' north pole. The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera
by Irene Kim
Scholastic News Online | March 10,2008
Ever heard of avalanches on Mars? Recently, a NASA spacecraft circling the fourth planet from the sun took the first-ever pictures of active avalanches near Mars' north pole. The High Resolution Imaging Experiment (HiRISE) camera
Blast Off Atlantis
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | February 8,2008
After two months of setbacks, Atlantis finally soared into space Thursday afternoon, bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The shuttle will deliver a $2 billion science lab, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | February 8,2008
After two months of setbacks, Atlantis finally soared into space Thursday afternoon, bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The shuttle will deliver a $2 billion science lab, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA).
Space Station Gets Major Upgrade
by Zach Jones
Scholastic News Online | November 26,2007
The crew of the space shuttle Discovery has completed the last major task in upgrading the International Space Station (ISS) by delivering and installing the station's second docking port for new labs.
by Zach Jones
Scholastic News Online | November 26,2007
The crew of the space shuttle Discovery has completed the last major task in upgrading the International Space Station (ISS) by delivering and installing the station's second docking port for new labs.
New Mission for Discovery
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | October 24,2007
Despite predictions of stormy weather, Discovery successfully blasted into space Tuesday morning without a hitch. The space shuttle's crew is headed to the International Space Station, to build world's biggest orbiting laboratory.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | October 24,2007
Despite predictions of stormy weather, Discovery successfully blasted into space Tuesday morning without a hitch. The space shuttle's crew is headed to the International Space Station, to build world's biggest orbiting laboratory.
The Race for Space
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | October 4,2007
50th anniversary of the successful space orbit of Russian satellite Sputnik.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | October 4,2007
50th anniversary of the successful space orbit of Russian satellite Sputnik.
A Dream Come True
by Genet Berhane
Scholastic News Online | August 14,2007
The space shuttle Endeavour included in its crew Barbara Morgan, an elementary school teacher who waited 22 years to see her dream of space exploration come true.
by Genet Berhane
Scholastic News Online | August 14,2007
The space shuttle Endeavour included in its crew Barbara Morgan, an elementary school teacher who waited 22 years to see her dream of space exploration come true.
Space Shuttle Atlantis
by Tiffany Chaparro
Scholastic News Online | June 13,2007
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday. The shuttle is delivering new equipment to the ISS, including a new solar array, or set of solar panels.
by Tiffany Chaparro
Scholastic News Online | June 13,2007
The U.S. space shuttle Atlantis successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday. The shuttle is delivering new equipment to the ISS, including a new solar array, or set of solar panels.
A Long Distance
by Gail Hennessey
Scholastic News Online | April 13,2007
When the 111th Boston Marathon takes place on Monday, one of the runners will be running the race from a really long distance. Sunita Williams, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, will run the race in space!
by Gail Hennessey
Scholastic News Online | April 13,2007
When the 111th Boston Marathon takes place on Monday, one of the runners will be running the race from a really long distance. Sunita Williams, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, will run the race in space!
Experience Outer Space
by Jimmy Pitenis
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 2,2007
Have you ever wondered what it was like to float in midair like an astronaut? Angela Pitenis, a 17-year-old senior from Port Orange, Florida, found out for herself.
by Jimmy Pitenis
Scholastic Kids Press Corps | April 2,2007
Have you ever wondered what it was like to float in midair like an astronaut? Angela Pitenis, a 17-year-old senior from Port Orange, Florida, found out for herself.
Lunar Outpost
by Jeffrey Rambo
Scholastic News Online | December 5,2006
On Monday, NASA announced big plans to the world. The space agency is planning to return people to the moon and not just for a quick visit. NASA wants to set up camp.
by Jeffrey Rambo
Scholastic News Online | December 5,2006
On Monday, NASA announced big plans to the world. The space agency is planning to return people to the moon and not just for a quick visit. NASA wants to set up camp.
Life, the Universe, and Everything
by Steven Ehrenberg
Scholastic News Online | September 13,2006
Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, talks about life, the universe, and everything else.
by Steven Ehrenberg
Scholastic News Online | September 13,2006
Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, talks about life, the universe, and everything else.
Pluto Demoted
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | August 25,2006
The 2006 International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced new guidelines for planets this wee. According to these guidelines, Pluto is now a "dwarf planet," reducing the nine planets of the solar system to eight.
by Karen Fanning
Scholastic News Online | August 25,2006
The 2006 International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced new guidelines for planets this wee. According to these guidelines, Pluto is now a "dwarf planet," reducing the nine planets of the solar system to eight.
Activities
The View from Hubble
Scholastic News Online | See what the Hubble Space Telescopes sees in this slide show.
Scholastic News Online | See what the Hubble Space Telescopes sees in this slide show.
