Earth's Atmosphere
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![Clouds low over the ocean.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZJgCPpGbuqRNDeXUTWeBrM-320-80.jpg)
What If the Sky Fell?
By Natalie Wolchover published
Conditions are pretty grim on an Earth with no atmosphere.
![solar flare multi-wavelength extreme ultraviolet image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sSScdZdcQx8kj52Q482VH5-320-80.jpg)
Space Weather Study Could Illuminate Alien Planet Climates
By Space.com Staff published
The U.K. Met Office is planning to expand its research on the effects of space weather.
![A meerkat perches atop rocks, which show dents where ancient raindrops landed.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dg3rCtQSM2YYRwwxr797TW-320-80.jpg)
Splat Science: Fossilized Raindrops Reveal Early Earth's Hazy Skies
By Jennifer Welsh published
Ancient raindrops tell us about ancient Earth
![Clouds created by the launch of the ATREX rocket mission](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZHx9bYWeYsXHJ7sQeoE7Bg-320-80.jpg)
Glowing Clouds Created by NASA Rocket Launch
By Live Science Staff published
ATREX mission aims to understand upper level jet stream.
![Flight profile of the 5 ATREX rockets launching to investigate the jet stream](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nrn2nLd8uToPNxatTmJbW9-320-80.jpg)
NASA Launching 5 Rockets to Study Hyper-Fast Winds This Week
By Live Science Staff published
The quintuple rocket launch will put on a brief light show for observers along the U.S. East Coast.
![atrex rockets flight profile](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ewcj8Q5KAPps9GGSUC5YCe-320-80.jpg)
NASA Rocket Barrage Should Provide Skywatching Treat
By Mike Wall published
NASA's ATREX mission will launch five rockets in five minutes Wednesday (March 14), giving skywatchers in the mid-Atlantic a show.
![nasa atrex mission rockets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHKkgaDPnbNyKfjQe7xFH7-320-80.jpg)
NASA Rocket Barrage to Study Winds at Edge of Space
By Space.com Staff published
The ATREX mission will launch five rockets within five minutes on March 14.
![moon earthshine reflected light](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tBeAxhBav9Z62cc72ad4a9-320-80.jpg)
Moon's Reflected 'Earthshine' May Aid Search for Alien Life
By Denise Chow published
The method of examining the polarization of light could one day be used to spot signs of life on alien planets.
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