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Stunning Artemis II photos reveal the moon's hidden colors

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Man Berates Artemis II Crew at US Capitol, Accuses Them of Faking Moon Mission: I See Through Your Lies!'

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NASA just dropped more than 12,000 Artemis II photoshere's how to see them

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Trump hosts crew of historic Artemis mission: I would have had no trouble making it'

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NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

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The Leader of NASA's Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck

Artemis II sent four astronauts to the Moon and back, serving as a test for future lunar missions and a potential lunar base.

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Stunning Artemis II photos reveal the moon's hidden colors

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Man Berates Artemis II Crew at US Capitol, Accuses Them of Faking Moon Mission: I See Through Your Lies!'

NASA just dropped more than 12,000 Artemis II photoshere's how to see them

The Artemis II mission provided astronauts with a unique experience, capturing over 12,000 photographs during their journey to the moon and back.

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Trump hosts crew of historic Artemis mission: I would have had no trouble making it'

Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House, celebrating their lunar mission while also discussing unrelated political topics.

NASA's initial takeaways from the Artemis II mission, and more science stories

Artemis II successfully tested systems for future crewed lunar missions, with the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket performing well despite some issues with the toilet system.

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SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

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SpaceX's AI pivot promises the stars. Could it cost NASA the moon?

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A SpaceX rocket booster is on track to hit the moon at several times the speed of sound

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to collide with the moon in August, highlighting the risks of space debris.

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Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.

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SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

A redesigned Starship V3 launched from Texas, released mock Starlink satellites, reached the Indian Ocean, and ended in controlled impact flames despite engine issues.

Venture

SpaceX's AI pivot promises the stars. Could it cost NASA the moon?

SpaceX plans to acquire AI start-up Cursor for $60 billion, signaling a significant shift towards AI and data centers in space.

A SpaceX rocket booster is on track to hit the moon at several times the speed of sound

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to collide with the moon in August, highlighting the risks of space debris.

Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing human-rated lunar landers for NASA's Artemis missions, with a focus on interoperability and refueling capabilities.

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Caltech could lose control of JPL for first time in decades

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NASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Engadget

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To achieve major goals, NASA seeks to streamline its organization

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'Stop acting': Conspiracy theorist confronts NASA's Artemis II crew

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A vital link between astronauts and mission control - Harvard Gazette

Grier Wilt combines extensive international education and certifications with NASA roles for upcoming lunar missions.

5 days ago

NASA's plan for a nuclear reactor on the moon isn't as crazy as it sounds

Nuclear power is presented as the only viable long-term energy source for a permanent lunar presence, making lunar reactors likely by 2030-2035.

fromLos Angeles Times

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Caltech could lose control of JPL for first time in decades

NASA is opening up bids for who will run the Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Engadget

NASA will solicit bids to manage JPL after Caltech’s contract ends in 2028, aiming to evaluate alternative management for performance, innovation, and efficiency.

To achieve major goals, NASA seeks to streamline its organization

Resources will be concentrated on top National Space Policy objectives by reducing bureaucracy and obstacles to improve efficiency and mission focus.

'Stop acting': Conspiracy theorist confronts NASA's Artemis II crew

Artemis II astronauts faced a confrontational conspiracy theorist on Capitol Hill who accused them of faking the moon mission and urged repentance.

fromHarvard Gazette

A vital link between astronauts and mission control - Harvard Gazette

Grier Wilt combines extensive international education and certifications with NASA roles for upcoming lunar missions.

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5 days ago

NASA's plan for a nuclear reactor on the moon isn't as crazy as it sounds

Nuclear power is presented as the only viable long-term energy source for a permanent lunar presence, making lunar reactors likely by 2030-2035.

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Before it comes down, what should be saved from the International Space Station?

The ISS will end by 2030, prompting efforts to preserve its historic cultural value despite its size and complexity.

Uh-oh, the International Space Station is leaking again

A Russian ISS transfer tunnel began leaking atmosphere again, with pressure dropping about one pound per day, while operations remain unaffected and agencies coordinate next steps.

Before it comes down, what should be saved from the International Space Station?

The ISS will end by 2030, prompting efforts to preserve its historic cultural value despite its size and complexity.

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Uh-oh, the International Space Station is leaking again

A Russian ISS transfer tunnel began leaking atmosphere again, with pressure dropping about one pound per day, while operations remain unaffected and agencies coordinate next steps.

4 days ago

The surprising case for nuclear energy on the moon

Solar power has been the way things have gone in space, and that's been the idea for the moon for quite a while. But the problem is the sun doesn't shine universally on the moon, just like it doesn't on Earth, but the lunar south p

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North America poised for light display of aurora borealis

Energized particles collide with Earth’s atmosphere near magnetic poles, producing aurora borealis best seen after sunset or before sunrise in northern U.S. and Canada.

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

Is the Pentagon's UFO dump a political distraction?

The Department of Defense released 162 UFO-related files from multiple agencies, prompting online scrutiny of what is real and what is not.

fromBoston.com

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UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs

The Pentagon released 162 previously secret UFO/UAP files, following a federal declassification directive, but the documents provide little new or conclusive evidence.

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Trump's bombshell UFO files to drop 'soon' as he teases findings

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

Is the Pentagon's UFO dump a political distraction?

The Department of Defense released 162 UFO-related files from multiple agencies, prompting online scrutiny of what is real and what is not.

fromBoston.com

US news

UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

Pentagon releases first batch of previously secret files documenting reports of UFOs

The Pentagon released 162 previously secret UFO/UAP files, following a federal declassification directive, but the documents provide little new or conclusive evidence.

OMG science

Trump's bombshell UFO files to drop 'soon' as he teases findings

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Inside NASA's very ambitious' moon base plan

Living and working on the Moon requires an ecosystem approach, with Artemis missions building toward a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.

NASA's Curiosity rover gets its drill stuck, recordings from the Arctic seafloor and more science stories - Engadget

Curiosity successfully freed a rock stuck on its drill after multiple drilling adjustments, while Artemis II photos and a wasp named Attenboroughnculus tau drew attention.

Mars and back in 153 days! Scientists find a SHORTCUT to Red Planet

A new study suggests a potential 153-day round trip to Mars using a shortcut during the 2031 Mars opposition.

NASA's Curiosity rover gets its drill stuck, recordings from the Arctic seafloor and more science stories - Engadget

Curiosity successfully freed a rock stuck on its drill after multiple drilling adjustments, while Artemis II photos and a wasp named Attenboroughnculus tau drew attention.

Mars and back in 153 days! Scientists find a SHORTCUT to Red Planet

A new study suggests a potential 153-day round trip to Mars using a shortcut during the 2031 Mars opposition.

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'Orbs,' 'Saucers,' and 'Flashes' on the Moon: Pentagon Drops New UFO Files

Newly released UAP-related files include some publicly available documents with altered page counts or redactions, but calls persist for verifiable scientific results.

NASA UFO sighting released after astronauts saw 'vehicle' in orbit

A newly released NASA transcript records Gemini VII astronauts reporting a mysterious object beside their spacecraft in 1965, prompting immediate mission-control scrutiny.

fromWIRED

'Orbs,' 'Saucers,' and 'Flashes' on the Moon: Pentagon Drops New UFO Files

Newly released UAP-related files include some publicly available documents with altered page counts or redactions, but calls persist for verifiable scientific results.

NASA UFO sighting released after astronauts saw 'vehicle' in orbit

A newly released NASA transcript records Gemini VII astronauts reporting a mysterious object beside their spacecraft in 1965, prompting immediate mission-control scrutiny.

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Watch NASA's Curiosity rover get its arm stuck inside a rock on Marsand shake it off, shake it off

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover freed its drill from a rock after several days of troubleshooting, allowing it to resume exploration of Mars's Gale Crater.

Could this fungus live on Mars? Maybe it already does

Scientists are more concerned about Earth's life contaminating other worlds than the reverse scenario of aliens invading Earth.

Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Exposed How Fast

Mexico City is rapidly sinking due to groundwater pumping and urban development, threatening nearly 20 million residents.

NASA satellite reveals Mexico City is SINKING by 10 inches per year

Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate of up to 10 inches per year due to groundwater pumping and urban development.

fromWIRED

Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Exposed How Fast

Mexico City is rapidly sinking due to groundwater pumping and urban development, threatening nearly 20 million residents.

NASA satellite reveals Mexico City is SINKING by 10 inches per year

Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate of up to 10 inches per year due to groundwater pumping and urban development.

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Mars rover hits rocky snag with power tool

The rock, dubbed "Atacama" and measuring 1.5 feet in diameter at its base and 6 inches thick, weighed approximately 28.6 pounds (13 kilograms). After drilling the sample on April 25, the rover operators retracted Curiosity's arm as they had done many times before. However, this time, the entire rock was lifted, "suspended by the fixed sleeve that surrounds the rotating drill bit," according to NASA.

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fromFast Company

This NASA astronaut has spent years shaping the future of spaceflight. Now he's finally heading to orbit

Anil Menon, a NASA astronaut and SpaceX medical director, is set to launch to the International Space Station aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.

'Make Pluto a planet again'? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers

NASA is working to restore Pluto's planetary status, sparking debate among astronomers.

fromDefector

Let Pluto Rest In Dwarf Planet Peace | Defector

Donald Trump is advocating for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, despite it being a decision for the International Astronomical Union.

Head of NASA Calls for Pluto to Be Made a Planet Again

Jared Isaacman advocates for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, seeking to revisit the debate settled by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.

NASA chief Jared Isaacman hints at campaign to make Pluto a planet again

NASA administrator supports reexamining Pluto's status as a planet after its 2006 downgrade to dwarf planet.

fromNature

'Make Pluto a planet again'? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers

NASA is working to restore Pluto's planetary status, sparking debate among astronomers.

fromDefector

Let Pluto Rest In Dwarf Planet Peace | Defector

Donald Trump is advocating for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, despite it being a decision for the International Astronomical Union.

Head of NASA Calls for Pluto to Be Made a Planet Again

Jared Isaacman advocates for Pluto's reclassification as a planet, seeking to revisit the debate settled by the International Astronomical Union in 2006.

NASA chief Jared Isaacman hints at campaign to make Pluto a planet again

NASA administrator supports reexamining Pluto's status as a planet after its 2006 downgrade to dwarf planet.

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Trump Claims He Has What It Takes to Be an Astronaut During Meeting with Artemis II Crew: I'm Physically Very Good'

Trump mentioned how difficult it was to become an astronaut, insisting he could've made the cut. He stated, 'I'm physically very, very good.'

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Washington DC

Trump Points Out Jared Isaacman's 'Beautiful Ears'

Trump humorously commented on NASA chief Jared Isaacman's ears during a press conference, deferring a question to him about NASA's headquarters.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center

The largest section of the rocket for the Artemis III mission arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida, on Monday, according to NASA. The 212-foot-long Space Launch System (SLS) core stage was manufactured at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans before traveling 900 miles aboard a barge to the space center, where the complete assembly will take place.

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Spell Your Name with NASA's Earthly Alphabet of Aerial Images

Landsat has documented Earth's surface since 1972, providing a continuous record of landscapes and a new interactive name generator for Earth Day 2026.

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Check your gravity with NASA's Artemis II zero-g indicator

The official Rise plushie is expected to be in high demand despite differences from the flown version.

New video shows a next-gen ring of fire' rocket engine hit a major milestone

The promise of RDREs is that they can move a spacecraft faster and more efficiently, allowing them to carry heavier payloads and travel farther distances than conventional rockets.

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NASA's secret emails raise questions about 'GoFast' UFO verdict

NASA's analysis of the 'GoFast' UFO video lacked direct input from Navy pilots and relied solely on publicly available footage.

fromBig Think

The challenge of celebrating Artemis II as NASA cuts loom

Humanity returned to the Moon in 2026 after 54 years, achieving unprecedented exploration and inspiring future endeavors despite severe funding cuts to scientific organizations.

NASA finds new molecules on Mars, suicide hotline shows promise, AI voice clones beat humans

NASA's Curiosity rover found diverse organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential clues for past life.

The tortoise and the hare: will China beat the US in the race back to the moon?

The US and China are in a space race to establish lunar bases and claim resources, with China potentially having the upper hand.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: Opinion | Did an Acid Trip Inspire the First Photo of Earth?

Psychedelics inspired a campaign that led to the first photograph of Earth from space, changing humanity's perspective on civilization and the planet.

fromFortune

1 month ago

'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX | Fortune

At least 11 scientists linked to NASA and defense programs are dead or missing, raising national security concerns.

1 month ago

Jeff Bezos' Botched Space Launch Was So Bad It Could Threaten NASA's Entire Moon Program

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failure jeopardizes NASA's Artemis program and could delay Moon landing plans.