Science & Space
NASA is set to launch four astronauts on Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission around the moon marking humanity's farthest spaceflight in 54 years and a critical step toward lunar surface landing before China.
Scientists Discover Largest New Lunar Impact Crater in Solar System
Scientists discovered the largest newly formed impact crater in the Solar System on the Moon's eastern edge, formed in 2024 when a comet or asteroid struck the…
HighArtemis I launches, reigniting human moonshot dreams after 50 years
NASA's Artemis I successfully launched Wednesday, beginning a crewless test mission around the moon that signals the start of humanity's return to lunar explor…
HighNASA's CAPSTONE 02 to test dual-satellite docking for Artemis lunar missions
NASA's CAPSTONE 02 mission, launching in 2027, will test spacecraft docking and autonomous navigation in lunar orbit using two satellites to support crewed Art…
HighNASA discovers largest newly formed moon crater in a century
NASA scientist Robert Wagner discovered the largest newly formed impact crater ever documented in the solar system on the moon's surface between April-May 2024…
HighBillionaire Isaacman to lead first all-civilian SpaceX mission, pledges $100M to St. Jude
SpaceX announced the first all-civilian space mission, led by finance executive Jared Isaacman, scheduled for late 2021. The four-person Dragon capsule flight…
HighAstronaut Scott Kelly brings space exploration insights to Adelaide this November
Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is touring Australia in November with his live experience 'The Sky is Not the Limit,' sharing insights from his record-breaki…
HighSpaceX Dragon carries Moon microscope, solar arrays and space tomatoes to ISS
SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched its 26th NASA resupply mission carrying 3,500kg of cargo including medical diagnostic tools, solar arrays, and plant-gr…
HighSpaceX Dragon delivers 5,000 lbs of science cargo to ISS in 33rd resupply mission
NASA's 33rd SpaceX commercial resupply mission successfully launched to the International Space Station carrying over 5,000 pounds of supplies and scientific e…
HighBlue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Reshapes NASA's Lunar Base Strategy
NASA has restructured its lunar base development strategy in response to Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket capabilities, reshaping timelines and infrastructure re…
HighNASA astronaut Jonny Kim departs for Navy duty after ISS mission
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is departing the agency after nearly a decade, including an eight-month ISS mission, to resume active duty as a lieutenant commander i…
HighSpaceX Rocket Booster Set to Crash Into Moon in March
A SpaceX rocket booster abandoned in orbit since 2015 will collide with the Moon on March 4, 2022, marking the first unintentional lunar impact tracked by astr…
HighSpaceX rocket booster predicted to crash into Moon in March
Astronomers predict a SpaceX rocket booster abandoned in orbit since 2015 will collide with the Moon in March, marking the first confirmed unintentional lunar…
HighNASA's SpaceX CRS-30 Resupply Mission Launches Research to Space Station
NASA's SpaceX CRS-30 mission will launch March 21 carrying new research and technology demonstrations to the International Space Station, including advanced se…
HighBlue Origin rocket explosion threatens NASA's lunar ambitions
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during engine testing at Kennedy Space Centre, jeopardizing NASA's Moon base plans and Amazon's satellite network deplo…
HighArtemis II Data Reveals How Astronauts Adapt to Lunar Gravity
NASA analyzes postflight health data from Artemis II astronauts to understand human adaptation to space and lunar gravity, supporting future Moon and Mars miss…
HighArtemis 2 Astronauts Spot Rare Meteoroid Impact Flashes on Moon's Far Side
Artemis 2 astronauts observed rare meteoroid impact flashes on the moon's far side that cameras failed to capture, demonstrating human observation capabilities…
HighNASA's Private Moon Lander Tests Tech for Artemis Astronaut Missions
Intuitive Machines' robotic Nova-C lander launches Feb. 14 to test technologies and communications for NASA's crewed Artemis moon missions planned for 2026, us…
HighSpaceX rocket stage crashes into Moon, creating debris plume detected by telescope
A 4,000-kilogram SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the Moon at high speed, creating a debris plume detected by Chilean telescope. The uncontrolled coll…
HighArtemis II re-entry: Hansen, crew ‘focusing on getting it all done right,’ Hadfield says
Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew aboard the Orion spacecraft are 'focusing on getting it all done right' ahead of re-entry Friday night, Chris…
MediumAstronauts will be 'living and working on the moon' within a decade, says NASA
A base camp will be set up with a "lunar cabin" and a mobile home, allowing astronauts to stay on the moon for up to two months at a time.
MediumNASA Unveils $20B Plan for Permanent Moon Base by 2028
The project aims to create a sustainable lunar base for future Mars missions, amid competition with China's lunar goals.
MediumSpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo to ISS
SpaceX successfully launched Northrop Grumman's 20th Cygnus cargo mission to the ISS, delivering over 8,200 pounds of supplies including a metal 3D printer and…
HighSpaceX Dragon Undocks from ISS, Begins Return to Earth
SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule has undocked from the International Space Station and is returning to Earth, completing the 34th resupply mission with research s…
HighNASA astronaut captures stunning footage of fiery orbital debris breaking up over West Africa
NASA astronaut Chris Williams photographed bright orbital debris or a satellite breaking up in Earth's atmosphere above West Africa while aboard the ISS, calli…
HighCanadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk launches to ISS next week
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will launch to the International Space Station on SpaceX's Crew Dragon on October 1, spending six months conducting experiment…
HighISS Astronaut Tests Lunar Concrete in Microgravity for Future Moon Base
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is mixing simulated lunar concrete aboard the ISS to understand how microgravity affects cement hardening, critical research fo…
HighSpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage set to crash into moon on March 4
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage from a 2015 DSCOVR mission will unintentionally crash into the moon on March 4, marking the first unintended human-made de…
HighNASA Names Four Astronauts for Historic Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA announced four astronauts for Artemis II, a crewed lunar flyby mission launching November 2024. The crew includes three NASA astronauts and one Canadian,…
HighNASA's Artemis Program Marks New Space Race as China Challenges US Moon Ambitions
NASA's Artemis program prepares for the first crewed lunar mission in 50+ years, reflecting technological advances and shifting geopolitical competition as Chi…
HighNASA Opens Moon Lander Competition, Giving Bezos' Blue Origin Second Chance
NASA announced it will solicit new lunar lander designs for Artemis III, giving Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin a second opportunity after losing a $2.9B contract to E…
HighNASA Plans to Study Crater From SpaceX Rocket Collision With Moon
NASA plans to survey a crater formed when a SpaceX rocket booster, in orbit since 2015, collides with the Moon's far side in March 2022, treating the unintende…
HighArtemis II astronauts break Earth's orbit, beginning historic three-day lunar voyage
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Orion capsule fired their engine to break Earth's orbit and begin a three-day journey to the moon, marking the first crewed lunar…
HighSouth Korean satellite captures SpaceX rocket's lunar impact crater
A South Korean lunar orbiter has captured before-and-after imagery of a SpaceX rocket body impacting the Moon, creating a new crater and providing NASA with ob…
HighCanadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk assigned to ISS mission launching in 2025
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to a six-month International Space Station mission launching no earlier than early 2025, while Jenni Gibbons…
HighNASA discovers largest newly formed lunar crater from recent comet impact
NASA scientists discovered the McGetchin Crater, the largest newly formed crater in the solar system, on the moon's eastern edge. The 728-foot-wide crater was…
HighSpaceX launches first operational crew mission to space station
SpaceX successfully launched its first operational crewed mission for NASA, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard Crew Dragon, mar…
HighNASA's Crew-13 Launches Today With Historic Speed Record Attempt
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission launches October 1 from Cape Canaveral, bringing four astronauts/cosmonauts to the ISS for scientific research and Moon/Mars prep…
HighCanadian astronaut Kutryk to join NASA's SpaceX mission to space station
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will launch to the International Space Station in September 2026 aboard NASA's SpaceX Crew-13, conducting health research and…
HighNASA astronaut Vande Hei returns after record 355-day spaceflight
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth after 355 days in space, breaking the American record for longest single spaceflight. His extended mission prov…
HighNASA announces Artemis III astronaut crew for lunar mission
NASA has announced the astronaut crew for Artemis III, the next lunar mission following Artemis II, with plans to establish sustained presence on the Moon rath…
HighSpaceX's upgraded Starship rocket poised for critical test flight
SpaceX's upgraded Starship rocket is set for its 12th test flight Thursday, featuring major safety enhancements and more powerful engines. The mission is criti…
HighBezos offers NASA $2B discount for Blue Origin Moon lander contract
Jeff Bezos offered NASA a $2 billion discount for Blue Origin's lunar lander contract, attempting to overturn SpaceX's April award while protests await adjudic…
HighArtemis 3 core stage arrives in Florida ahead of late 2027 lunar mission
NASA's Artemis III Moon rocket core stage has arrived at Kennedy Space Center, with the mission targeted for no earlier than late 2027. The hardware delivery m…
HighCanadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk assigned to ISS mission launching in 2025
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to a six-month International Space Station mission launching no earlier than early 2025, making him the four…
HighCanadian astronaut Hansen poised for historic lunar mission on Artemis II
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will serve as mission specialist on NASA's Artemis II, becoming the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit in ove…
HighNASA delays moon lander awards as funding shortfall and Biden priorities reshape lunar timeline
NASA postponed awarding crewed lunar lander contracts to SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Dynetics to April 30, citing insufficient congressional funding and the Biden…
HighNASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to unlock universe's deepest mysteries
NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center to explore dark energy, dark matter, and…
HighNASA Selects SpaceX for $2.9B Artemis Moon Landing Contract
NASA awarded SpaceX a $2.9 billion contract to develop the human landing system for its Artemis program, aiming to return Americans to the Moon by 2024 for the…
HighNASA's Artemis II Moon Rocket Rolls to Launch Pad for April 2026 Debut
NASA has rolled its Artemis II rocket back to Launch Complex 39B after completing repairs, targeting an April 2026 launch for the first crewed lunar mission in…
HighWebb Telescope Detects Complex Organic Molecules in Most Distant Galaxy
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope detected complex organic molecules in a galaxy 12 billion light-years away, challenging assumptions about early star formatio…
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