In addition to its various space and Earth science missions, NASA has focused on inspiring the next generation of kids by getting them interested in science. These initiatives have come in many forms, ...

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Who needs Google Earth? NASA and Japan just improved the most complete—and free—digital topographic map of Earth. The Japanese Advanced Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer, or ASTER, is an ...