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Photo: Space Shuttle Enterprise flies over Manhattan

Space Shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a 747 shuttle carrier aircraft, flies over New York City prior to landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Apr




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Sponsor-a-shuttle: Museums offer tiles, stars for space shuttle display funds

The Enterprise and Endeavour both have temporary displays, but their museums need help to make plans for permanent homes a reality.




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Space shuttle Enterprise damaged on sea journey to Intrepid museum

Space shuttle Enterprise suffered minor wing damage on June 3 when it collided with the navigation guides for a New York railroad bridge during the first half o




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Space Shuttle Enterprise exhibit: What's it like?

The new exhibit for NASA's space shuttle Enterprise — opening in New York City Thursday, July 19 — starts off a bit like a spacewalk. Visitors to the Intrep




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Google Street View lets you tour the Kennedy Space Center

Visitors can get up close and personal with two space shuttles, the launch pad and much more.



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400 trees to be cut in L.A. to make room for space shuttle Endeavour

As the space shuttle Endeavor is poised to come to Los Angeles, crews will remove about 400 trees to make room for its passage.




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Space Shuttle Endeavour's California trip delayed

Space shuttle Endeavour's trip to California has been delayed by a weather front in its way.




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How to see space shuttle Endeavour fly over California

The space shuttle Endeavour takes to the skies above California for its last-ever flight today, Sept. 21, giving observers from Sacramento to Los Angeles a one




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Space shuttle Endeavour preps for parade, the final leg of its California tour

Space shuttle Endeavour, now a permanent resident of the state of California, has traded its winged chariot for a set of custom wheels.




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Space shuttle begins 2-day road trip to California Science Center

Space shuttle Endeavour has hit the road in Los Angeles to start its two-day journey to its new home.




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Space shuttle Endeavour arrives home to LA museum

The iconic space shuttle Endeavour, in commission for 20 years, has arrived at a museum in LA, making that its home for the foreseeable future.




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Space Shuttle Endeavour's journey condensed into amazing time-lapse video

Space shuttle Endeavour, you're a star. A captivating new time-lapse movie has condensed Endeavour's recent three-day road trip to a Los Angeles museum into mer




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Space Shuttle Endeavour exhibit thrills crowds in California

Amidst much fanfare, the new museum display featuring retired space shuttle Endeavour opened to the media and invited guests here on Oct. 30.




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For NASA, a somber week of space disaster anniversaries

This week marks a somber time for NASA, with the anniversaries of three U.S. spaceflight disasters.




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Space shuttle Enterprise added to historic places registry

The test orbiter is the first of NASA's retired space shuttles to receive the distinction.




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Kennedy Space Center unveils shrink-wrapped shuttle Atlantis

How do you un-shrink-wrap a space shuttle?




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Did 'Star Trek' give rise to NASA's 'space shuttle'?

NASA's first space shuttle, the test orbiter Enterprise, was named after the fictional starship on "Star Trek."




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China's Shenzhou 10 launches into space

Three Chinese astronauts lifted off to spend 15 days in China's Tiangong 1 Module space station.




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Where to see NASA's space shuttles this summer

The last of NASA's retired space planes is officially on display for the public to enjoy.




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How 2 private spaceships stack up: Dragon vs. Cygnus

Here's a handy cheat sheet to help you keep the spacecraft straight.




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Why NASA's need for private space taxis is 'critical'

Since the end of its space shuttle program, NASA is relying more and more on commercial space travel.




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5 weird things launching into space on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft today

A miniature space farm, robot legs, and microbes collected by cheerleaders are just a few of the odd passengers headed to the International Space Station.




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How to watch the SpaceX launch of Dragon supply ship to space station today

Weather permitting, the cargo run will lift off from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:25 p.m. EDT.




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SpaceX Dragon capsule makes Easter delivery at International Space Station

Food, supplies, gear — and possibly Easter treats — successfully made their way to the space station.




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Hank Hartsfield, leader of first space shuttle Discovery flight, dies at 80

NASA astronaut Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, who in 1984 commanded the maiden mission of the space shuttle Discovery, died on July 17




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Booster failure forces space crew to abort mission mid-launch

A spacecraft launch in Kazakhstan turned into a scary situation as a booster malfunctioned mid-launch, sending the space crew into ballistic decent.




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LightSail spacecraft snaps solar sail selfie in space

The Planetary Society's tiny LightSail spacecraft has sent a photo of its deployed solar sail down to Earth.




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As the waters recede in Texas, Brooklyn braces for the next big storm

As Harvey's floodwaters recede in Houston, Red Hook in Brooklyn, braces for the next big storm.



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No place to park your tiny house? This website can help

Just think of Indiana-based startup Try It Tiny as the Airbnb of tiny house-friendly land rentals.




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More than 55 percent of Earth's ocean surface is occupied by industrial fishing vessels

Using satellite data and machine learning, researchers have mapped the movements of over 70,000 industrial fishing vessels.



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Hutchison's replacement will have big anti-environment shoes to fill

The retiring three-term Republican will leave behind many legacies, including a strong anti-environment record.




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MNN's week in review: Discovering remote places, oil spill solutions and more

While 'America Revealed' with Yul Kwon explores how typical systems work, we also explain new oil cleanup technology and Titanic history.




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Living near green spaces can help you live longer

Being surrounded by trees, grass and shrubs can add years to your life.



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How to train for an obstacle race

An expert conditioning coach offers down-and-dirty advice on preparing your body for an obstacle race.



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Green up your office space for more focus, less stress

Bringing nature into the workplace can give you a bit more energy and reduce stress.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win the ultimate Chef's Case

Zest up your holiday feast with these must-have sauces and spices.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win these great green books

Become a fan and win these 6 eco-books focused on food and living well.



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Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly bird feeder

Spruce up your backyard with this must-have bird feeder.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win these outstanding eco-books

Become a fan and win these 5 environmentally-themed books.



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Fan MNN on Facebook and win a Solio Classic Charger

Become a fan of Mother Nature Network and win this top-of-the-line solar charging device -- perfect for your summer vacation.



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Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly picnic basket set

Become a fan and win this wine and cheese picnic basket set with accessories.



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Become a Facebook fan of MNN and win a shelf of great eco-books

Mother Nature Network is giving away some of our favorite green books to keep you busy by your favorite low-carbon fireplace this winter.



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Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a free backyard food garden

One of our lucky Facebook followers will have an organic backyard food garden created at their home by professionals.



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Become a fan of MNN on Facebook and win a shelf of great eco-books

Become a Facebook fan and win these 7 environmentally-themed titles.



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Messenger spacecraft provides surprising new information on Mercury

Mercury is not just hellishly hot but apparently covered in brimstone. A vast part of the planet is covered with dried lava – enough to bury the state of Tex




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NASA's space tourism posters will make you want to explore the galaxy

The dream of a space-faring humanity is deep-rooted.




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Face to face with T. Boone Pickens

Pickens: 'If you don't think that you're gonna see a $200 barrel of oil, you're joking.'



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The 'Green Cowboy' replaces Nancy Sutley

Former Carter advisor and energy guru S. David Freeman will become the 'environmental mayor' of L.A.



  • Research & Innovations

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Want to get Big Government off your back? Embrace clean energy

Renewable energy is a powerful force for the decentralization of Big Energy (and Big Government). It's odd that it isn't more popular in supposedly 'radical' an




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Toxic tech: Greenpeace rates Nintendo last in eco guide

Nintendo gets the lowest score on the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics for its failure to address e-waste or cut CO2 emissions.



  • Gadgets & Electronics