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Mercury shines farthest from the sun in the evening sky on Oct. 29

Mercury currently appears as a bright "evening star" in the southwestern sky at sunset. Mercury will reach its greatest ...
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NASA spacecraft confirms theories, sees surprises at Mercury

NASA scientists are making new discoveries about the planet Mercury. Data from MESSENGER, the first spacecraft to orbit Mercury, is giving scientists important clues to the origin of the planet ...
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NASA scientists working on calculations in the 1960s

Before computers, NASA relied on “human computers” — mathematicians who solved complex equations for flight paths and ...
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NASA’s JPL to lay off 550 employees in move to create ‘leaner’ workforce

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced on Monday, Oct. 13, it will be laying off 550 employees as part of its continued streamlining and restructuring plan, officials said. Related Articles ...

How to See the Orionids Meteor Shower, Including the Best Time to Look Up

The annual meteor shower is expected to leave colorful streaks across the sky when it peaks on Oct. 21 into Oct. 22.