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- Inside EndeavourSpace Shuttle Endeavour's crew cabin is powered up one more time for a set of beautiful photos.Wednesday, April 11, 2012
- The Transit of VenusOn June 5, 2012, the planet Venus passes directly in front of the Sun for the last time until the year 2117. Learn how to view the Sun safely so you can witness this extremely rare and historic event!Friday, March 16, 2012
- Bright ISS Passes February 29 - March 3The International Space Station will make some very nice passes over Middle Tennessee between over the next few days. Learn more about how to spot it with just your own eyes!Sunday, February 26, 2012
- Fifty Years Ago: John Glenn's First OrbitFebruary 20 marks the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's flight aboard the Friendship 7 capsule, making him the first American to orbit the Earth. NASA takes a look back.Friday, February 17, 2012
- Bright ISS Passes February 11-13The International Space Station will make some very nice passes over Middle Tennessee between the 11th and the 13th. Learn more about how to spot it with just your own eyes!Thursday, February 09, 2012
- Cometary SurpriseComet Lovejoy survives a very close encounter with the Sun.Monday, December 19, 2011
