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By Shannon Stirone Sep 10, 2018

Space

After 11 years, NASA’s asteroid-hopping spacecraft is running out of fuel

Here are some highlights from its journey

By Sarah Fecht Dec 15, 2016

Space

On Ceres, water ice survives just below the surface, and in the darkest craters

Water, water, everywhere (but especially around the poles)

By Lindsey Kratochwill Jan 29, 2016

Space

Fly Over The Dwarf Planet Ceres In NASA’s Stunning Animation

Now in enhanced color!

By Sarah Fecht Dec 22, 2015

Space

These Are The Best Photos Of Ceres We’ve Ever Seen

The Dawn spacecraft has just moved in for a closer look at the dwarf planet

By Kelsey D. Atherton Dec 1, 2015

Space

Behold, The First Atlas Of Ceres

Pluto’s favorite sister, mapped

By Sarah Fecht Jul 28, 2015

Space

Ceres’ Mountains And Craters Now Have Names

Just in case you get lost in the Asteroid Belt

By Sarah Fecht Apr 17, 2015

Space

Dawn Catches A Glimpse Of Ceres’ North Pole

The spacecraft is finally leaving the asteroid's dark side. Let the science begin!

By Shannon Stirone Mar 23, 2015

Space

What’s Next For The Dawn Mission?

An interview with Keri Bean, NASA engineer and R2D2's best friend

By Sarah Fecht Mar 21, 2015

Space

Why Are There No Close-Ups Of Ceres Yet?

Blame it on the dark side

By Sarah Fecht Mar 6, 2015

Space

For The First Time, A Manmade Spacecraft Is Orbiting A Dwarf Planet

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After 11 years, NASA’s asteroid-hopping spacecraft is running out of fuel

On Ceres, water ice survives just below the surface, and in the darkest craters

Fly Over The Dwarf Planet Ceres In NASA’s Stunning Animation

These Are The Best Photos Of Ceres We’ve Ever Seen

Behold, The First Atlas Of Ceres

Ceres’ Mountains And Craters Now Have Names

Dawn Catches A Glimpse Of Ceres’ North Pole

What’s Next For The Dawn Mission?

Why Are There No Close-Ups Of Ceres Yet?

For The First Time, A Manmade Spacecraft Is Orbiting A Dwarf Planet