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Astro-Lung: Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson to Duet With Astronaut on International Space Station

Jethro Tull lead singer and flutist Ian Anderson has made some out-of-this-world music, but his upcoming collaboration could be his spaciest concert yet. That's because part of it will be from space itself: The International Space Station, to be specific. On April 12, Anderson will be taking part in a duet with...

Former Canadian Defense Official Blasts US on UFO Cover-Up

If a previous minister of national defense of a big country started talking publicly about his belief that some UFOs are interplanetary vehicles carrying visitors to Earth, would you believe him or not? Well, stepping up to the plate is the Honorable Paul Hellyer, a former deputy prime minister of Canada and the longest...

Robonaut to Join Astronauts for Space Mission

"Warning, warning, Will Robinson!" Ah, the phrase heard around the galaxy from the classic 1960s television series, "Lost in Space." It was the voice of the boy's mechanical pal trying to keep the young Robinson aware of some sort of approaching threat. And now, NASA is about to launch its long-awaited robotic companion...

Astronaut Falls Off Bike, Loses Spot on Shuttle Mission

One of NASA's top astronauts has been pulled off an upcoming space shuttle mission after falling off his bicycle last weekend. NASA announced the rare swap on Wednesday, saying Tim Kopra will be replaced by Stephen Bowen, a veteran astronaut who was on the last shuttle flight back in May. That means he'll be the...

NASA: Astronaut Hurt in Bicycle Accident

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA officials say an astronaut who had been slated for a spacewalk on the upcoming shuttle mission has been hurt in a bicycle accident. The space agency said in a release late Saturday that Tim Kopra will be OK. But officials are still evaluating if he'll be able to perform his duties when the...