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Earth Missions

The Extreme Files
Extremophiles are miscroscopic daredevils that can live in some of the hottest, saltiest, most acidic places on Earth.

Good Things from Space Travel
Scientists are using the Space Shuttle as a laboratory for growing cells that will help sick or injured people.

Meteorite Hunting on the Ice
Why would a perfectly sane Arizona native spend six weeks camping in one of the coldest windiest parts of Antarctica? To hunt for meteorites, of course!

Where in the World Are You?
Maps can tell you where you are, where you're going, and what you'll find there. But how exactly are maps made?

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Real Rocket Scientists

Getting to be the Mars Guy
Phil Christensen never imagined he'd become one of the leading Mars scientists in the world. He just thought space exploration was cool.

Stoney's Story
From volcanoes to oceans to prehistoric life and even life in space-Jack Farmer has used geology to study them all.

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Space Travel

Out Of This World Cuisine
Astronauts flying to Mars will have to grow their own food for the trip. What kind of meals will space-farming produce?

Solar System Travel Guide
Hop on a rocket and take a tour of the solar system-from the sun to the asteroid belt and everything in between.

When You Go to Mars
Who will be the first person to set foot on Mars? It could be you! Find out what a trip to the Red Planet would be like.

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Life on Other Planets?

Europa, Cracked Up Moon
Jupiter's moon Europa has all three ingredients needed to produce life. Scientists are taking a closer look at the icy, crisscrossed moon.

The Extreme Files
Extremophiles are miscroscopic daredevils that can live in some of the hottest, saltiest, most acidic places on Earth.

Invisible Mars
With help from TES, scientists are able to "see" the invisible, infrared light of Mars. They are finding some amazing things.

Searching for Martians, ET, and Others
Scientists from ASU's astrobiology program are helping NASA look for life in our solar system and beyond.

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Places in Space

How Did that Crater Get its Name?
Olympus Mons, Valles Marineris, the Sea of Tranquility-Who decides what to name stuff in space?

Invisible Mars
With help from TES, scientists are able to "see" the invisible, infrared light of Mars. They are finding some amazing things.

Where in the World Are You?
Maps can tell you where you are, where you're going, and what you'll find there. But how exactly are maps made?

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Doing Science

The Greatest Paper Ever Written...
Writing papers is a snap with help from the Internet, right? Sure, but only if you know how to use it.

Where in the World Are You?
Maps can tell you where you are, where you're going, and what you'll find there. But how exactly are maps made?

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