The Planets and Beyond
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Mike reveals the moment he thought, “Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea."
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Mike talks about the importance of teamwork.
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Mike talks about his favorite memory from orbit.
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Astronaut Mike Massimino's Best Space Moment
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When astronauts explore Mars, they'll need a way around communication delays of up to 22 minutes.
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What formed Orcus Patera? An asteroid, a volcano, or possibly Mars' third moon?
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Mars' Most Mysterious Crater
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Earth and Venus endured massive impacts in the distant past.
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Demolition Derby in the Early Solar System
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Storm systems on Saturn form a perfect hexagon on the planet's north pole.
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Saturn's Amazing Hexagon
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Saturn's rings and moons teach us how planets formed around our sun -- and around other stars.
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Saturn is a Snapshot of an Early Solar System
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Greenhouse gasses from volcanoes have helped raise Venus' surface temperature to 900 degrees Fahrenheit.
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How Venus Became a Hellish Planet
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8 Extraordinary Cassini Moments
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If Planet 9 exists, it may have been stolen from another star system.
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