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Planet Mercury: Fast, Pockmarked and Shrinking
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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, and it's the smallest in the solar system. So why does it have longer days than we have on Earth?
Saturn Has Giant Rings and a Moon Full of Space Lakes
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Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system. This gas giant has more rings and moons than any other planet.
How the Orion CEV Will Work
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NASA needs a vehicle capable of carrying crew and payloads to Earth orbit, the moon and Mars. Learn about the basics of the new crew exploration vehicle.
How Virgin Galactic Works
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Virgin Galactic is the first commercial space tourism company, offering flights to space. Read about Virgin Galactic.
10 Major Players in the Private Sector Space Race
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Sure, the shuttles may be sitting around in museums now, but our journey to space is far from over. Get ready to meet some serious contenders in the new space race.
Venus: Earth's Blazing-hot and Bizarre Twin
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The atmosphere is crushing on Venus, and it's so hot lead would melt. But the planet still has a lot in common with Earth. We'll explain.
The Time Two Russian Space Tortoises Beat Apollo to the Moon
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Yep, two small-bodied Russian tortoises made it to the moon and back before man did.
How Space Tourism Works
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The space tourism industry offers people a way to take the ultimate vacation. Learn about space tourism and find out how you can become a space tourist.
How Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) Work
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How can the same device keep hot things hot and cold things cold? Find out what goes on inside a Thermos!
What Happens if Someone Is Murdered in Space?
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A murder in space would create jurisdictional, legal and investigative complications. HowStuffWorks looks at the law as it relates to space crime.