The Martian Becomes Stranded Again | Going Behind Leap Day | Mission Milestones with Scott Kelly

'The Martian' Lands No Oscars at Academy Awards The Martian was left stranded without any Oscars on Sunday night (Feb. 28) at the 88th Academy Awards.   Leap Day: The Story Behind This Quirky Calendar Event Monday (Feb. 29) is leap day; an artifact that dates back to the year 46 B.C. Find out how this calendar oddity came to be. Read More     A Year in Space: 7 Mission Milestones for NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly Scott Kelly blasted off to the International Space Station on March 27, to do what no American had done before: spend nearly a year in orbit Volcanoes Light Up Atmospheres of Small Exoplanets A new method reveals atmospheres of faraway rocky worlds.   Additional Space Headlines Save Big by Following @PurchDeals on Twitter! We put some of the best deals on space related merchandise and much more directly in front of you, getting you ready for an out of the world 2016. Follow us today! Read More Details on the Planetary Impact Emergency Response Working Group A partnership between the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and NASA is in place "to develop guidance to prepare for any potential impact of our planet by a large natural object. Read More Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope  The vastness of the night sky has become much more accessible with this versatile device. Order Today     Mars Rover Opportunity Climbs Red Planet Ridge (Photo) NASA's Opportunity Mars rover is tackling some of the toughest terrain the robot has encountered in its twelve years on the Red Planet. 'Star Wars' Toys in Force at 2016 New York Toy Fair This year at the 2016 New York Toy Fair, there were Star Wars toys galore, thanks to the explosion of new movies and shows related to the franchise. Star Trek Replicator Challenge Is All About 3D Printing | Video The challenge is for K-12 students to create a 3D model of "non-edible, food-related item for astronauts to 3D print in the year 2050," according to co-sponsors ASME and NASA.   You are receiving this email because You've received this message because you've registered or accepted our invitation to receive email from SPACE.com To unsubscribe, click here Copyright 2016 Purch.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 150 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10011 2425 Lincoln Ave. Ogden, UT 84003