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Have Aliens Ever Visited Earth

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Does extraterrestrial life exist out in the universe? Have aliens visited us? Astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter discusses how he does believe there's intelligent life out in the universe but doesn't think they have visited us on Earth.

Apollo 11 Launch

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Apollo 11 astronaut Mike Collins and engineer Rick Weiss reflect on the launch of the Apollo 11 mission.

Rising Earth

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Astronauts Al Worden, Charlie Duke, Michael Collins and Rusty Schweikart discuss the awe-inspiring view of Earth from space.

Apollo 1 Accident

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NASA astronauts Walt Cunningham, Al Worden and Charlie Duke discuss the impact of the Apollo 1 accident on future missions.

Space Launch LIVE: SpaceX Crew Dragon Undocked and Ready to Return

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NASA Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley return to Earth somewhere in the ocean near Florida after just over two months at the International Space Station. The first step was completed today at around 7:30 P ET, with a successful undocking from ISS.

Moon Landing

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After a decade of toil, NASA landed a man on the moon.

Future of Space Exploration

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In the perennial Moon vs. Mars debate, why don't we stop to consider a third candidate: an asteroid?

Apollo 11 Lunar Module

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Apollo 11 astronaut Mike Collins discusses Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's return to the command module.

Apollo: The Forgotten Films

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It was mankind's most audacious adventure -- a trip to the moon and back.

The Mercury Missions

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Rare footage looks at the Mercury missions with John Glenn and the Apollo programs' search for astronauts.

Only 12 People Have Been on the Moon

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How to Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower in 2021

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If you've seen a shooting star on a recent stargazing jaunt, you've spotted the very beginning of the Orionids meteor shower. It happens every fall in October or early November, and peak viewing hours are coming soon to skies near you.

Elon Musk Preps for the Future

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk -- mere days away from the most important launch in the history of the company.

Journey to the Red Planet with Perseverance and Ingenuity

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Got You! Astronomers Find an Especially Sneaky Black Hole

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Black holes are tricky creatures. Since ancient times the practice of astronomy has been to point our eyes and instruments at all the glowing things in the skies above us. But black holes are defined by the fact that nothing, not even light, can escape their gravitational clutches. So how you do see something that is completely, totally black?

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Has Landed on Mars

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After a harrowing landing and traveling nearly 292.5 million miles, NASA's Perseverance with Ingenuity touched down on Mars at 3:55P ET today, February 18, 2021.Congratulations to the teams at NASA and JPL. We cannot wait to see what research comes from this incredible mission.Experience more Mars on discovery+. Download and subscribe to stream NASA Mars Landing: Inside the Mission and When We Left Earth.