Some objects were placed in space on purpose, symbolic gestures meant to inspire or amuse. Others were lost by accident, abandoned or forgotten during ambitious missions.

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ You continue to be pumped with energy because fiery Mars is in your sign until early August. (Wow.) This influence will help you get a lot done! Meanwhile, today the Moon is ...