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Artemis II crew speak out at welcome home event: Earth was this lifeboat hanging in the universe'

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SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

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'It's 13 minutes of things that have to go right': Artemis II splashes down despite faulty heat shield | Fortune

The Artemis II mission faced critical risks during reentry due to issues with the Orion heat shield, which had previously failed during Artemis I.

Artemis II astronauts struggle to walk as gravity hits after landing

Artemis II astronauts successfully returned to Earth after a historic moon mission, showing some difficulty walking due to microgravity effects.

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Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.

Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.

Artemis II crew speak out at welcome home event: Earth was this lifeboat hanging in the universe'

The Artemis II astronauts received a warm welcome home after a record-breaking lunar mission, reflecting on their experiences and the beauty of Earth from space.

SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

Victor Glover's Artemis II mission highlights the contrast between the awe of space exploration and the humorous challenges of living in a confined spacecraft.

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'It's 13 minutes of things that have to go right': Artemis II splashes down despite faulty heat shield | Fortune

The Artemis II mission faced critical risks during reentry due to issues with the Orion heat shield, which had previously failed during Artemis I.

Artemis II astronauts struggle to walk as gravity hits after landing

Artemis II astronauts successfully returned to Earth after a historic moon mission, showing some difficulty walking due to microgravity effects.

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There's Something Extremely Shady About Trump's Disastrous New NASA Budget

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NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

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Watch moment recovery crew opened hatch to NASA Artemis II astronauts

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Artemis II made a safe return from the moon. So what did we really gain?

Moon Denialists Are So Pathetic That They're Using AI to Fake Artemis Footage

AI-generated footage is being used by conspiracy theorists to falsely claim NASA's lunar missions are faked.

This week saw humanity at its worst. Artemis II told the opposite story | Flynn Coleman

NASA's budget for space exploration is significantly smaller than the proposed defense budget, highlighting priorities in funding.

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There's Something Extremely Shady About Trump's Disastrous New NASA Budget

The White House proposed a 47% cut to NASA's science budget for 2027, reflecting an anti-science agenda.

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NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats

NASA faces potential budget cuts amid the Artemis II mission, raising concerns about future stability and career prospects for scientists and engineers.

Watch moment recovery crew opened hatch to NASA Artemis II astronauts

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned astronauts after a historic journey around the moon, culminating in a joyful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

Artemis II made a safe return from the moon. So what did we really gain?

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully completed a journey of 694,481 miles, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.

Moon Denialists Are So Pathetic That They're Using AI to Fake Artemis Footage

AI-generated footage is being used by conspiracy theorists to falsely claim NASA's lunar missions are faked.

This week saw humanity at its worst. Artemis II told the opposite story | Flynn Coleman

NASA's budget for space exploration is significantly smaller than the proposed defense budget, highlighting priorities in funding.

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New astronomy exhibit showcases early glass slides | Cornell Chronicle

The lantern slides are transparent photographs or paintings on glass plates designed to be projected onto a screen using an early slide projector. They were sitting in three plastic tubs in a Fuertes office.

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China said it could break military encryption. DARPA built an AI to find out if that's true

Chinese researchers claim quantum computers could potentially unlock encrypted information, raising concerns for national security.

Daily briefing: CAR-T-cell therapy keeps a trio of autoimmune diseases at bay

Engineered immune cells successfully treated a woman with three autoimmune diseases, resulting in no symptoms or medication needed after fourteen months.

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Bremont Is Sending a Watch to the Moon's Surface

A Bremont watch will accompany the FLIP rover on a lunar mission, symbolizing timekeeping in extreme conditions.

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Curiosities of Artemis 2: An astronaut plushie, a Wikipedia editor in space, and nods to covert advertising

The Artemis 2 mission marks a significant return to the Moon, showcasing milestones like increased female representation in STEM and unique social media moments.

Artemis astronauts face the most dangerous part of their mission, riding a fireball through the atmosphere' on re-entry

The Artemis 2 mission's return to Earth on April 10 involves extreme temperatures and speeds, making it the most dangerous part of the mission.

Curiosities of Artemis 2: An astronaut plushie, a Wikipedia editor in space, and nods to covert advertising

The Artemis 2 mission marks a significant return to the Moon, showcasing milestones like increased female representation in STEM and unique social media moments.

Artemis astronauts face the most dangerous part of their mission, riding a fireball through the atmosphere' on re-entry

The Artemis 2 mission's return to Earth on April 10 involves extreme temperatures and speeds, making it the most dangerous part of the mission.

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In the brain, objects seen and imagined follow the same neural path

"I can look at an object in the world around me, but I can also close my eyes and imagine the object," says Varun Wadia, highlighting the dual capability of visual perception and imagination.

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Japanese rocket came unglued, causing mission fail

JAXA's analysis indicated that the manufacturing process for a component holding the satellite payload was flawed, primarily due to unexpected high temperatures that weakened the adhesive used.

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Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world's most elaborate science experiments | TechCrunch

Inertia Enterprises burst onto the scene in February with a $450 million Series A, making it one of the best capitalized startups in the industry, aiming to bring laser-based fusion reactors to market.

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Musk and Bezos' moon landers in 250-mile-high contest for NASA landing

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are competing for a NASA moon landing contract during the Artemis III mission.

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The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.

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Astronomers Warn That Satellites May Soon Outnumber Stars in the Night Sky-Here's Why

Light pollution and satellite proliferation threaten stargazing and astronomy, potentially outnumbering visible stars with artificial satellites.

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.

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Will the Dream Chaser space plane ever fly in space?

Dream Chaser, a commercial space plane, is not part of NASA's moon plans but may still dock with the ISS in the future.

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"One bad measurement" ruled out as Hubble tension explanation

The expansion rate of the Universe remains unresolved, with significant discrepancies between measurement methods.

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That 'quantum heartbeat detector' allegedly used to find the lost US pilot? Experts are skeptical

The rescue of an F-15 weapons systems officer in Iran showcased military prowess but raised skepticism about the claimed technology used for locating him.

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Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.

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Congratulations to the Artemis II crew but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith

The US and China are racing to send humans to the moon and possibly Mars, with significant investments in lunar exploration.

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Rocket Report: Chinese version of Falcon 9 fails; Artemis depends on rapid heavy lift

Access to space is becoming increasingly strategic and essential for future missions.

Congratulations to the Artemis II crew but the case for sending astronauts into space is rapidly shrinking | Martin Rees and Donald Goldsmith

The US and China are racing to send humans to the moon and possibly Mars, with significant investments in lunar exploration.

Rocket Report: Chinese version of Falcon 9 fails; Artemis depends on rapid heavy lift

Access to space is becoming increasingly strategic and essential for future missions.

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The Artemis II mission has ended. Where does NASA go from here?

The Artemis II mission marks humanity's return to deep space, but greater challenges lie ahead for future missions.

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USS Hornet helped write the playbook for Artemis II splashdown: A look at its NASA history

The USS Hornet Museum highlights the evolution of space recovery from Apollo missions to modern Artemis II operations.

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From the kitchen to the moon: Toronto company's cereal launched into space with Artemis II mission | CBC News

A Toronto breakfast company, Goldys, had its cereal selected for the Artemis II mission, marking a significant achievement in space food innovation.

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Trump Hires Orbital Towing Company to Build Space Interceptors

Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by former SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller, is an up and coming player in the wacky world of space tugs, more professionally known as 'orbital transfer vehicles.' OTVs are satellites designed to carry spaceborn cargo to various orbits.

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Is the 'Holy Grail of batteries' finally ready to bless us with its presence?

"I can't say they didn't do it, all I can say is they haven't demonstrated that they have."

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Artemis II splashdown: When it lands, risks and how to watch live

Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on April 11, marking a critical stage in NASA's Artemis II mission.

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Daily briefing: A treatment to reverse cellular ageing is about to be tested in people

Partial reprogramming may enter clinical trials soon, and a DNA tweak can induce sex reversal in female mice.

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Artemis II splashdown: Orion capsule scheduled to land off California coast at just after 5pm local time live updates

The Orion capsule's splashdown is scheduled for 5:07 PM PT, following a detailed timeline of events leading to reentry.

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How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Orion capsule is set to land after a record-breaking mission, facing risks due to a known heat shield flaw.

Artemis II splashdown: Orion capsule scheduled to land off California coast at just after 5pm local time live updates

The Orion capsule's splashdown is scheduled for 5:07 PM PT, following a detailed timeline of events leading to reentry.

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How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Orion capsule is set to land after a record-breaking mission, facing risks due to a known heat shield flaw.

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Student-Built Instruments Head to Space

Undergraduate research from College of Charleston is contributing instruments to the International Space Station, marking a significant achievement for the students and the institution.

Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry, but will require redesign

Orion's next flight to the Moon requires new valves due to a helium leak, but propulsion performance remains nominal.

A Different Moon From the One We've Known

Galileo Galilei described the moon using earthly comparisons, invoking images of sunlight on craters, which shaped early perceptions of the lunar landscape.

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FCC report and order seeks more efficient, powerful space-based broadband

FCC proposes changes to satellite spectrum rules to enhance space-based broadband services and economic benefits.

This 45mm Titanium Keychain Glows for 25 Years Without Batteries Using Pure Material Physics - Yanko Design

Tritium is a hydrogen isotope with a half-life of 12.3 years. As it decays, beta particles strike a phosphor coating and produce light. The process requires no electricity, no chemical reaction, and no external energy. It simply happens, continuously, for decades.

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