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Nov 06, 2018
Two NASA spacecraft died in one week—and there’s a connection
Kepler and Dawn guzzled through their precious gas for similar reasons.
Sep 10, 2018
After 11 years, NASA’s asteroid-hopping spacecraft is running out of fuel
Here are some highlights from its journey
Apr 21, 2016
This Futuristic Ion Engine Could Carry Our Luggage To Mars
But its first stop will likely be an asteroid
Mar 16, 2016
Ceres’ Bright Spots Are Constantly Changing
A leopard can't change its spots, but apparently a dwarf planet can
Dec 22, 2015
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
Dec 09, 2015
What Are Those Bright Spots On Ceres Made Of?
The Dawn mission may finally have an answer
Jul 28, 2015
Ceres’ Mountains And Craters Now Have Names
Just in case you get lost in the Asteroid Belt
