Little-known meteor shower this month could have dangerous stowaways: The Beta Taurids are rarely seen, but there's increasing evidence they've been strongly felt at least once in the past.
Building a rocket in a garage to take on SpaceX and Blue Origin: Gilmour Space Technologies is a plucky startup in the new space race.
Discuss: Year in review: From the petri dish to outer space
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