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Beyond Our Solar System, Too Many Worlds To Name

Tucson-based scientist looks back on 20 years of interplanetary discoveries.

New Horizons captured this image of Pluto's glacial ice cap in July 2015.

'Mind-Boggling:' Pluto Fly-By Reveals Slushy Glaciers

New Horizons spacecraft took pictures in July; analysis under way in Flagstaff.

Dark streaks are evidence of water flowing on surface of Mars, UA and other scientists say.

Flowing Water On Mars Opens Door For New Exploration

The Red Planet’s secrets remain a research challenge

Demonstration video of OSIRIS-REx.

To Test a Spacecraft, Shake It, Bake It and Freeze It

UA-led mission to an asteroid moves to environmental testing.

An American sycamore tree that grew from seeds flown to the Moon on Apollo 14 has stood next to the University of Arizona's Kuiper Space Sciences Building since April 1976.

Astronaut’s Son in Search of Moon Trees Planted by Father

Jack Roosa to help commemorate UA’s Moon Tree

Vent holes were made to look like a smile on the front of the Pathfinder Mars camera, says camera builder and University of Arizona scientist Peter Smith.

'The Martian:' Filmmakers Missed UA Camera's Smile

Mars explorers Peter Smith, Alfred McEwen discuss scientific depictions in blockbuster movie.

Small Crater on Arcuate Ridge West of Olympia Mensae

AZ WEEK: Exploring Mars on Silver Screen, in UA Research

University of Arizona's connection to planetary science dates to dawn of Space Age.

Artist rendition of Dawn spacecraft nearing dwarf planet Ceres

Tucson Researchers Plan Next Space Exploration Missions

Two projects aimed at Venus, three target asteroids; all add to solar system knowledge.

Rare 'Blood Super Moon' Coming in Lunar Eclipse

Many lunar coincidences contribute to what astronomers say will be stunning night sky Sunday.

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Tucson Residents Focus on the Moon, Celebrate Science

Groups encourage residents to "look up and be inspired."

NASA Invitation: Send Yourself to Mars Next Year

Space enthusiasts can submit their names for InSight mission's journey to red planet.

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