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How could a hotel orbit the Earth?
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A space hotel is currently under development by a European firm called Galactic Suite Limited. Learn about the development of the world's first space hotel.
If You Think Jupiter Orbits the Sun, You're Mistaken
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Technically Jupiter does not orbit the sun's center. Learn more about Jupiter orbiting the sun in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What if Earth changed its orbit?
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Our planet's path around the sun defines life on Earth. What would happen if it changed?
Nearby Earth-sized Alien World Orbits 'Quiet' Star, Boosting Habitable Potential
And it's just a galactic hop, skip and a jump away.
Will orbital chaos cause Earth, Venus and Mars to collide?
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Will orbital chaos collide Earth, Venus and Mars? Read about the possibility of Earth, Venus and Mars colliding if their orbits go awry.
Rare Asteroid Discovered With Fastest Orbit Around the Sun
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Researchers at the Zwicky Transient Facility have found an asteroid in Earth's orbit. And this one has the shortest year yet. HowStuffWorks explains.
What Causes Seasons? Earth's Tilt and Orbit
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What causes the seasons? Why are the seasons reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? And if the Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the Sun, why don't we have two summers and two winters every year?
What the Stuff?!: 5 Reasons Space Exploration Matters to You
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Space exploration is cool, but it’s also expensive. So why should we keep throwing all this money into orbit?
Just How Many Galaxies Are in the Universe?
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Galaxies are large systems of stars, gas, dust and dark matter that orbits a center and is bound by gravity. Learn about the characteristics of galaxies.
How Space Shuttles Work
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In its nearly 30-year history, the space shuttle program has seen exhilarating highs and devastating lows. Learn all about the space shuttle program.