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

5 days ago

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Artemis II commander shares a remarkable video of Earth vanishing behind the Moon

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Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby

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Hold Onto Moon Joy

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It's Time For The Scariest Part Of Artemis | Defector

Artemis II's Earth return is critical due to previous heat shield damage during Artemis I, raising concerns about reentry safety.

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Before the World Ends, At Least We Got to See the Dark Side of the Moon Again

Astronauts on Artemis II became the 28th humans to see the dark side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

12 hours ago

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.

5 days ago

Roam Research

Artemis II commander shares a remarkable video of Earth vanishing behind the Moon

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby

fromThe Atlantic

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.

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It's Time For The Scariest Part Of Artemis | Defector

Artemis II's Earth return is critical due to previous heat shield damage during Artemis I, raising concerns about reentry safety.

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Before the World Ends, At Least We Got to See the Dark Side of the Moon Again

Astronauts on Artemis II became the 28th humans to see the dark side of the moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.

3 days ago

Scientists Puzzled by Huge Shadowy Blight Spreading Across Surface of Mars

A dark ash blanket is rapidly spreading across Mars' Utopia Planitia basin, possibly due to volcanic activity or wind erosion.

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If life exists on Mars, it's likely hiding - or maybe sleeping

The detection of organic compounds by Curiosity rover strengthens the case for past and possibly present life on Mars.

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.

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NASA's Curiosity Rover found promising organic chemicals on Mars

NASA rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic compounds on Mars, considered essential for the origin of life.

3 days ago

Scientists Puzzled by Huge Shadowy Blight Spreading Across Surface of Mars

A dark ash blanket is rapidly spreading across Mars' Utopia Planitia basin, possibly due to volcanic activity or wind erosion.

fromBig Think

If life exists on Mars, it's likely hiding - or maybe sleeping

The detection of organic compounds by Curiosity rover strengthens the case for past and possibly present life on Mars.

Is it life? We can't tell': Nasa's Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars

Curiosity rover detected organic molecules on Mars, suggesting potential ancient life or geological processes, but cannot confirm life existence.

NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.

Roam Research

History of mapping the Moon

10 years ago

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Mystery of the moon's 'horizon glow' solved

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History of mapping the Moon

10 years ago

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Mystery of the moon's 'horizon glow' solved

Scientists discover fungal spore that can survive trip to Mars

Some fungal strains, like Aspergillus calidoustus, can survive harsh conditions of space travel and potentially contaminate Mars.

Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?

NASA's Hubble telescope captured a stunning image of the Trifid Nebula, resembling a cosmic sea slug, showcasing star formation 5,000 light-years away.

fromWIRED

The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens

"The worst place to live on Earth is actually the safest place to live on another planet," he adds.

Roam Research

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3 days ago

Video: Opinion | In 1968, They Saw Earth From the Moon for the First Time

Astronauts in 1968 captured the first Earthrise image, profoundly changing our perspective of Earth in the vast universe.

#moon-exploration

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The race to Shackleton Crater is on-will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?

US and Chinese landers are set to operate near Shackleton Crater on the Moon later this year.

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5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon Could Finally Solve

The moon is more complex than previously thought, with many mysteries to be explored through upcoming Artemis missions.

fromArs Technica

The race to Shackleton Crater is on-will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?

US and Chinese landers are set to operate near Shackleton Crater on the Moon later this year.

fromWIRED

5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon Could Finally Solve

The moon is more complex than previously thought, with many mysteries to be explored through upcoming Artemis missions.

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Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

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The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

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3 weeks ago

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The journey of Artemis 2 to the far side of the Moon: The challenge of exploring what no one has ever seen

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Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.

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3 weeks ago

The journey of Artemis 2 to the far side of the Moon: The challenge of exploring what no one has ever seen

The Artemis 2 mission may allow four astronauts to see the far side of the Moon for the first time in history.

Fiber could help scientists detect moonquakes

Fiber-optic cables deployed on the lunar surface can detect moonquakes without burial, offering a lightweight and cost-effective alternative to traditional seismometers for monitoring wider areas.

fromThe Atlantic

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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Artemis 2 begins its return to Earth after exploring previously unseen areas of the far side of the Moon

Orion spacecraft lost contact with Earth during its mission, achieving significant milestones including record distance from Earth and witnessing a total solar eclipse.

The Guardian view on Artemis II: the light and dark sides of the moon | Editorial

Earth provides everything we need, highlighting the importance of appreciating our home amidst the advancements in space exploration.

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Why We Fly | Defector

Artemis missions symbolize the beginning of cosmic exploration while emphasizing the importance of Earth and human connections.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

3 weeks ago

Lunar prospectors: the businesses looking to mine the moon

In the silent vacuum of space, five autonomous robots churn through the lunar surface, digging up a loose layer of rock and dust and leaving rows of uniform tracks in their wake. Stopping only to recharge at a central solar power station, the car-sized machines process the lunar dirt internally to extract a type of helium so rare on Earth that a palm-sized container is estimated to be worth millions.

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1 month ago

There might be less water on the moon than we'd hoped

New analysis of lunar crater imagery suggests water ice comprises less than 20-30% of material in the moon's darkest regions, with many craters potentially containing no surface ice.

2 months ago

The moon is SHRINKING: Scientists spot 1,000 cracks on lunar surface

The Moon is contracting; new cracks across the lunar maria reveal ongoing shrinkage and potential seismic risks for future astronauts.

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1 month ago

Moon's mighty magnetic field was a 5,000-year titanium blip

Our new study suggests that the Apollo samples are biased to extremely rare events that lasted a few thousand years - but up to now, these have been interpreted as representing 0.5 billion years of lunar history. It now seems that a sampling bias prevented us from realizing how short and rare these strong magnetism events were.

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