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While many Americans are deciding where to go and how to experience the total solar eclipse on April 8, Navajo (Diné) astronomers explain the vast differences in how their culture views these celestial events. from Space https://ift.tt/xh5WPXV

NASA's CADRE mini rovers have been test driven across the agency's "Mars Yard" and subjected to various other tests to confirm they are ready to launch to the moon. from Space https://ift.tt/9jXOh40

The future European Space Agency mission could include an orbiting spacecraft as well as a lander, both of which would sample ocean material in Enceladus' plumes. from Space https://ift.tt/q7QUGEl

Current leaders across the space industry share wisdom and advice as we reflect on the achievements of women in space during Women's History month. from Space https://ift.tt/8UXlW3t

Earlier this month, a sudden atmospheric warming event caused the Arctic's polar vortex to reverse its trajectory. The swirling ring of cold air is now spinning in the wrong direction, which has triggered a record-breaking "ozone spike" and could impact global weather patterns. from Space https://ift.tt/2wjLWDO

The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory just hit a milestone with its 5,000th comet detection. from Space https://ift.tt/Z2wGStT

This impressive Lego Star Wars ship packs in plenty of detail without breaking the bank. from Space https://ift.tt/ia42foh