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Ultra-resolution, smooth-motion, detail-enhanced, color-corrected, interpolated from the original 4 frames per second to 30 frames per second. This video plays real-time at the speed that Curiosity descended to the surface of Mars on August 6, 2012.

Relive the worldwide sensation of the Curiosity rover's historic landing on Mars with audiences across the country who watched the live events unfold.

With its project to mine asteroids, Planetary Resources Inc. hopes to bring back to Earth a wealth of important materials. But, when the current value of these resources is based on their rarity, how can this operation be sustainable? The concept of abundance is key.

Following the recent announcement of a project to mine asteroids, much has been made about the audacity of the plan to exploit resources in space. However, Planetary Resources has defined the necessary, incremental improvements to make in space technology and our knowledge of asteroids.

On a mission

FYSE tells the story of the human obsession with space exploration through photography and art. It is made by a physics student.

On the anniversary of the first man on the moon, and with the final space shuttle mission set to end Thursday, Wired.com takes a look back at the extraordinary amount of training astronauts go through before they are mission ready.

This film was made for SCI-FI LONDON's 48 hour film competition.

Nasa released a video of the final launch of the space shuttle Endeavour shot from multiple cameras on the solid rocket boosters.

The Sagan Series is a project by Reid Gower to pay tribute to the late, great Carl Sagan. This site is maintained by Dan Harper