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Best Space Photos of the Week - Feb. 3, 2012

From a stunning image of our marbled earth to city lights from space, it's been a remarkable week for space photography.


Jupiter-Bound NASA Probe Adjusts Course Toward Giant Planet

NASA's Juno probe is the first solar-powered spacecraft to the outer solar system.


Space Rock of Love: Asteroid Eros Attracts Skywatchers in Earth Flyby

The close pass of the asteroid Eros this week allows astronomy buffs to measure the size of the solar system.


Photos of Space Love: The Asteroid Eros Up Close

See photos of the asteroid Eros taken by NASA's NEAR space probe in 2000, and other observers.


Wanted: Mock Astronauts for Mission to Mars ... in Hawaii

Scientists will study diet & nutrition for "astronauts" who spend four months in a mock space capsule.


NASA Awash In Astronaut Applications, But Still Lacks Spaceships

Not since 1978 have so many people wanted to be a NASA astronaut.


Oh Eros: Valentine's Day Asteroid Makes NEAR Fly-by

The 21-mile long 'God of Love' space rock made its closest approach to Earth (15 million miles away) since 1975 on January 31st, 2012. NASA's Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous - Shoemaker (NEAR) mission landed on the asteroid on February 12, 2001.


Earth From Space: The Secret of NASA's Amazing 'Blue Marble' Photos

NASA's Suomi NPP satellite is snapping amazing views of Earth from space, but there's a secret to the photos.


Virgin Galactic's Private Spaceship Ramping Up Toward Passenger Flights

Powered test flights should occur this summer.


Iran Launches Small Earth-Watching Satellite Into Orbit: Report

Iran launched the satellite "Promise of Science and Industry" satellite using its own Safir 1-B rocket.