Comet Theory Out on Alien Megastructure Star | Star Trek Impact on Tech | MIT Wins Hyperloop Contest

Comets May Not Explain 'Alien Megastructure' Star's Strange Flickering After All It's looking less likely that a faraway star's strange dimming can be explained by a swarm of comets or an alien megastructure.   Star Trek: History & Effect on Space Technology Ever since we were invited to explore the "final frontier" on the USS Enterprise, "Star Trek" technologies have also made their way into our everyday lives. Read More     Shuttle Commander, Spacewalker to Enter Astronaut Hall of Fame Former space shuttle commander Brian Duffy and seven-time spacewalker Scott Parazynski will enter the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in May."> . The Truth Is Out There: CIA Publishes UFO Investigation Tips Here are 10 things the CIA learned about UFO investigations over the course of two decades of collaboration with the U.S. Air Force.   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 MIT Team Wins SpaceX Hyperloop Design Contest Elon Musk's dream of creating a superfast new transportation system got a step closer to reality over the weekend. Read More NanoRacks Presses Ahead with Private Airlock  NanoRacks is pressing ahead with plans to develop a private airlock module for the International Space Station. Read More     Powerful Black-Hole Wind Ruffles Spiral Galaxy A spiral galaxy displays a surprising, powerful wind around the black hole at its core. Daredevil Paraglider Sails with the Northern Lights in Awesome Video Paraglider Horacio Llorens always wanted to fly with the northern lights. See the stunning video as he got his wish in January 2016. NASA Picks Tiny Satellites to Ride on Giant Rocket's 1st Flight 13 research microsatellites will blast to space on NASA's Space Launch System's first flight in 2018.   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

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NASA Opens Planetary Defense Office to Protect Earth from Asteroids Astronomy     Gadgets     Sky Watching     Memorabilia NASA's New Planetary Defense Office Gets to Work Protecting Earth A new NASA organization dedicated to protecting Earth from dangerous asteroids has hit the ground running. Fungi Survive Mars-Like Conditions On Space Station Some hardy Earth organisms may be able to survive on Mars, a new study suggests. Boom! Watch Neil deGrasse Tyson Drop Mic on B.o.B's Flat-Earth Theory The bizarre rap battle between astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and hip-hop artist B.o.B over the shape of the Earth now has a mic-drop moment. Pluto's Surface Has a Surprising Amount of Water Ice Pluto's surface harbors a surprising amount of water ice, a new map made using data captured by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reveals. You are receiving this email because 1.) You're an awesome customer of "Space.com" or 2.) You subscribed via our website Want to be removed? No problem, click here and we won't bug you again. 1-866-648-2140 storesupport@space.com

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NASA's Next Great Space Telescope | February Stargazing Map | Paragliding with the Northern Lights

NASA's Next Great Space Telescope: The Quest Begins The hunt is on! NASA has begun a quest to select its next big instrument to study the cosmos.   Best Night Sky Events of February 2016 (Stargazing Maps) See what's up in the night sky for February 2016, including stargazing events and the moon's phases, in this Space.com gallery courtesy of Starry Night Software. Read More     Best Space Photos of the Past Week From amazing photos of Pluto's atmosphere to five planets in the night sky, don't miss these great space images. This Day in Spaceflight History: 3 Launches, 2 to the Moon Jan. 31, 2016, is the 55th anniversary of the Mercury Redstone-2 launch, the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Soviet moon lander Luna 9, and the 45th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 14.   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 Join the Starfleet Academy for a Day: 'Star Trek' Exhibit Goes on Tour This Year Starfleet cadets unite! This summer, the Intrepid Sea, Air Space Museum in New York City will host Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience. Read More Superbright Mars Arrives This Spring  Mars will soon be incredibly big and bright in the sky, so get your telescope ready. Read More     Mesmerizing Satellite Video Captures Magical View of Earth Get ready to be hypnotized by this absolutely magical view of the Earth from the Himawari-8 satellite. We've never seen texture and resolution in satellite footage. Daredevil Paraglider Sails with the Northern Lights in Awesome Video Paraglider Horacio Llorens always wanted to fly with the northern lights. See the stunning video as he got his wish in January 2016. 30 Years After Uranus Flyby, Voyager 2 Sails On Humanity got its first up-close look at an exotic, pale-blue world 30 years ago this week.   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