Peggy Whitson: Record-holding astronaut
Reference Astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent more time in space than any other American, and that is only one of the records she holds.
Reference Astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent more time in space than any other American, and that is only one of the records she holds.
Reference The Perseid meteor shower will peak around Aug.12 and Aug.13. Our guide tells you how and where to look for them.
Reference Becoming an astronaut doesn't just happen overnight. It takes many years of education and experience to meet the basic qualifications.
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Journey through cinema and science fiction history as we run down the best time travel movies of all time, from simple trips to other eras to time loops.
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