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How the International Space Station Works
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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan had a vision for a permanently inhabited space station. Today that vision is a reality we know as the International Space Station.
How to Spot the International Space Station From Where You Live
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NASA's Spot the Station feature will text or email you when the ISS is about to be overhead. And you won't even need a telescope to see it!
How Space Stations Work
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Space stations allow astronauts to live and work in Earth orbit. Learn about space stations and how space stations work in this article.
Exploring the Chinese Space Station Project
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The Chinese space station Tiangong, now with its first crew of astronauts, is scheduled for completion in 2022. What does that mean for the future of the aging International Space Station and multinational space cooperation?
How Space Farming Works
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Space farming is the process of cultivating plants in space. Learn why space farming is important and how space farming will affect life on Earth
Will Humans Be Living in Space in the Next 50 Years?
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These outer space abodes will have to protect inhabitants from extreme temperatures, radiation and flying moon dust. One man is actually selling deeds for lunar property at $20 a pop. Seriously?
How Space Suits Work
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We are seeing a lot more space suits now that the international space station is occupied. Learn how space suits work and why they cost $12 million each!
How Numbers Stations Work
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If you've ever heard random numbers on a random empty radio frequency, you may have heard a numbers station. Find out about these cryptic broadcasts.
How Do Astronauts Shower in Space?
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Showering every day is likely something you take for granted. But for astronauts on the International Space Station, it's not an easy task.
Space Lettuce Is Out of This World Good
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Lettuce has key nutrients that give both astronauts and Earth-dwellers alike a physical and psychological boost. And the lettuce grown in space is no less nutritious than the Earth-bound variety.