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NASA's 'Mohawk Guy' draws 'Curiosity' of his own

As space lovers everywhere watched the live feed of NASA's Curiosity landing, another star was born -- but this one wasn't in the sky. He was in the NASA control room.

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For Curiosity, it's Mars or bust

The $2.5 billion, one-ton nuclear powered rover has been flying towards Mars since launching from Earth last November. The 154 million mile journey to date has gone very smoothly but the most treacherous and dangerous part of the mission for Curiosity is yet to come in the last 7 minutes before scheduled touchdown.

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NASA launches rocket from Wallops Island

A high-speed U.S. Navy Stiletto boat is attempting to retrieve an Inflatable Reentry Vehicle Experiment NASA launched at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

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Space Station flies over D.C. skies

Clear skies made it easy to see the International Space Station as it flew over the D.C. area Monday night.

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Rocket launch carries 17 educational projects

Those living or working on the Eastern Shore and along the Chesapeake Bay will be able to catch a glimpse of a rocket launch Thursday morning.

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Langley hosting Va. Aerospace Advisory Council

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NASA research center to erect historical markers

NASA's Langley Research Center will erect a pair of historical highway markers outside the center's front gate.

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Supermoon Saturday brings brightest, biggest moon

With Cinco de Mayo and Kentucky Derby celebrations colliding this weekend, Saturday is gearing up to be a memorable day.

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Orion Spacecraft test visit heads to museum

The Virginia Air & Space Center's newest exhibit is on its way to the Hampton museum.

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Space shuttle Enterprise to depart D.C. Friday

The space shuttle Enterprise is scheduled to depart Dulles International Airport Friday morning and make its trip to a new home in New York City.

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