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See the Earth from 20 miles (32 km) above in this breathtaking 360° footage captured from a weather balloon.

Russia is planning to blast two robot astronauts into space to work on the international space station.

Scientists have developed the advanced machines, named FEDOR, to conduct rescues — even though they have recently been recently trained to use firearms.

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A major decline in sunspots could leave the solar system exposed.

Universal basic income is a generous idea in principle, with clear benefits to society. However, the question of how to pay for it remains an enigma. While some propose taxation, others think we should use the booming space trade to benefit us all.

Universal basic income is the idea that every citizen should receive an amount of money from the government to meet their needs, regardless of age, race, gender, or even need. It has been billed as a solution to a variety of current and potential societal problems, including AI automation, poverty, and people losing the ability to allocate their own time.

Why are astronauts making bubbles in space?

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Today we’re celebrating the 60th Anniversary of NASA — National Aeronautics and Space Administration with current NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and former NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden.

Watch on Rappler the longest total lunar eclipse of the century, and Mars will be right next to the eclipsing moon http://www.rappler.com/science-nature/earth-space/208321-how…nce-nature

Last week, Hayabusa2 approached to within 6000 meters of the surface of Ryugu, taking new photos. The team has developed a set of terminology to describe Hayabusa2’s navigational positions around the asteroid.