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The Day the Earth Stood Still

July 20, 1969: What a day for America—and the world. With one step on a powdery chunk of lunar surface, we achieved the unachievable: Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Few events have had the same impact on our times, according to these five distinguished Americans.
Astrophysicists Killed the Dinosaurs
An article covering Dr. Tyson's speech at the Space Weather Enterprise Forum.
How Many Planets Do You Want in the Solar System?
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Kenneth Chang asks New York Times readers how many planets they want in the Solar System.
The 'Nova' Man Is Bursting With Bright Ideas
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The Washington Post covered a discussion with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paula Aspell regarding NOVA and science policy.
How I (Ken Chang) Tormented Neil deGrasse Tyson
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New York Times columnist Kenneth Chang recounts his reporting on Pluto and its place in AMNH's Rose Center, and the release of The Pluto Files.
For The Love of Hubble

The popular movement to keep the Hubble Space Telescope, and the march of discovery, alive.
Why America Needs to Explore Space

A compelling argument for why America should remain a leader in space exploration.
Where We're Headed
Mars. Rogue asteroids. It's exciting stuff. And this time around, it's not just NASA. Here are four trips to keep your eye on.
Pluto's Requiem
The story of Pluto's demotion from planethood and how a similar fate was dealt to other small bodies in the Solar System in centuries past.
A Perfect World

A piece that appeared in Astrobiology Magazine about hopes for the future.
