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Finding the Sweet Spot in Space

[audio: st20120903.mp3] Astronomers have made a “sweet” discovery some 400 light years away in a molecular cloud around a star. ...

Air Date: September 3, 2012

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Is Planet Earth Really a Sphere?

[audio: st20120827.mp3] Planet Earth looks like a perfect sphere from outer space, but that can be deceivi ...

Air Date: August 27, 2012

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International Space Station Going Strong

[audio: st20120820.mp3] (Photo credit: NASA)ISS astronauts are hard at work as they pe ...

Air Date: August 20, 2012

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What’s Next for Mars Rover Curiosity

[audio: st20120813.mp3] (Photo credit: NASA)Mars Rover Curiosity had a successful land ...

Air Date: August 13, 2012

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Mars Rover Curiosity Landing is a Success

[audio: st20120806.mp3] (Photo credit: NASA)Mars Rover Curiosity landed successfully at Gale Crater on ...

Air Date: August 6, 2012

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Explore Mars with NASA Rover Curiosity

[audio: st20120730.mp3] (Photo credit: NASA)NASA Rover Curiosity will be on the red surface by Monday, ...

Air Date: July 30, 2012

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The Summer Sky

[audio: st20120723.mp3] (Photo credit: Space.com) ...

Air Date: July 23, 2012

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It’s the Anniversary of the First Manned Mission to the Moon

(Photo credit: NASA) Today marks the anniversary of the first manned mission ...

Air Date: July 16, 2012

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Venus and Jupiter Light Up the Night Sky

(Photo credit: Hubblesite.org) There is a lot to be seen in the pre-da ...

Air Date: July 9, 2012

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Summer’s not over yet, is it?

(Photo by Flickr user: Dr. Dad) ...

Air Date: July 2, 2012

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Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 Still Kicking

(Photo credit: NASA) Scientists have some idea of the magnetic and elect ...

Air Date: June 25, 2012

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Let’s Celebrate the Official Start of Summer

(Photo by Flickr user mommamia) Summer 201 ...

Air Date: June 18, 2012

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When Galaxies Collide

(Photo credit: NASA) A newly discovered planet is eroding right in front of ...

Air Date: June 11, 2012

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Don’t Miss the Transit of Venus!

(Photo credit: NASA) The Transit of Venus is upon us occurring on June 5th. ...

Air Date: June 4, 2012

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First Commercial Space Flight Supplies ISS

(Photo credit: NASA) The SpaceX Dragon 9 spacecraft launched successfully la ...

Air Date: May 28, 2012

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