Remy Melina
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International Space Station: By the Numbers
By Remy Melina last updated
As the largest spacecraft ever built, the International Space Station has been under construction for more than a decade. Here's a look at the ISS by the number.
How Schoolchildren Named NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour
By Remy Melina published
In the history of NASA's 30-year-old shuttle program, Endeavour is the only shuttle to be named by children.
How Much Are NASA's Space Shuttles Worth?
By Remy Melina published
All together, the three shuttles are worth more than $15 billion dollars.
The Fallen Heroes of Human Spaceflight
By Remy Melina published
SPACE.com remembers the men and women who lost their lives during spaceflight missions.
Why Do Photos From Deep Space Take So Long to Get to Earth?
By Remy Melina published
Why did it take almost four hours for the images of comet Tempel to be beamed to Earth from space? Life's Little Mysteries explains how weather and a computer glitch got in the way.
What Exactly Is a 'Sputnik Moment?'
By Remy Melina published
What counts as a Sputnik Moment and is the United States having one right now?
Why Are Space Telescopes Better Than Earth-Based Telescopes?
By Remy Melina published
The Hubble Space Telescope has been a shining example of the advantage of having telescopes in space for two decades. Here's why.
Saturn's Moon Titan Is Slushy Inside
By Remy Melina published
The insides of Saturn's largest moon Titan are arranged like a slushy mix of rock and ice, the Cassini probe has found.
Newest Mars Rover Gets Powerful Camera Eyes
By Remy Melina published
NASA has just received two science cameras, the latest models of the Mars Rover's Mastcams. The fixed focal length cameras will provide full color images and high-definition video.
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