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The Artemis Astronauts Are Studs

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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.

What Will Humanity Do With the Moon?

The Artemis II mission revives lunar exploration excitement, marking a new era of human presence on the moon with future missions planned.

The Moon is already on Google Maps-did Artemis II really tell us anything new?

The Artemis II mission successfully established a laser communications link, allowing astronauts to share high-resolution images and experiences from the Moon.

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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.

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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.

The Artemis Astronauts Are Studs

Christina Koch's journey on Artemis II rekindles excitement for human space flight, showcasing the courage of astronauts venturing into the unknown.

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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.

What Will Humanity Do With the Moon?

The Artemis II mission revives lunar exploration excitement, marking a new era of human presence on the moon with future missions planned.

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The Moon is already on Google Maps-did Artemis II really tell us anything new?

The Artemis II mission successfully established a laser communications link, allowing astronauts to share high-resolution images and experiences from the Moon.

Sun is tearing a huge asteroid apart - and Earth is flying through it

Earth is currently passing through debris from a crumbling asteroid, leading to a new meteor shower visible from March 16 to April 7.

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The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'

Project Hail Mary has achieved over $400 million in revenue and sparked interest in the plausibility of interstellar travel and extraterrestrial life.

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The Collective Effervescence of Artemis II

Collective effervescence is a shared emotional state that enhances life satisfaction and can be experienced during significant social events.

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The Volvo Cosmic Surfer Has Gravity-Adaptive Wheels Designed For Smooth Driving On The Moon - Yanko Design

Volvo's Cosmic Surfer concept reimagines off-road vehicles for lunar exploration with innovative design and safety features inspired by its long-standing commitment to passenger safety.

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The Endless Wonder and Beautiful Uncertainty of Interstellar Comets | The Walrus

3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet, passed Earth on December 19, 2025, sparking public fascination and speculation about its origins and nature.

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NASA's Artemis II Captures a New Take on the Iconic 'Earthrise' Photo

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Artemis II reveals why humans still love the moon

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NASA Chief Says Trump's Pushing Mars Mission Post-Artemis

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NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

NASA Scientists Screamed With Delight When They Saw Something Smashing Into the Moon

NASA's Artemis 2 crew witnessed unexpected micrometeorite impacts on the Moon's far side during their historic mission, breaking distance records from Earth.

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NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive

NASA's Artemis II mission cost approximately $93 billion, raising questions about the value of space exploration compared to its scientific and material benefits.

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NASA's Artemis II Captures a New Take on the Iconic 'Earthrise' Photo

Artemis II reveals why humans still love the moon

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a significant milestone in human space exploration, with astronauts returning from a historic journey around the moon.

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NASA Chief Says Trump's Pushing Mars Mission Post-Artemis

NASA plans to establish a moon base as a stepping stone for future Mars missions.

NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

NASA's Dragonfly mission will explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using a nuclear-powered octocopter to search for signs of extraterrestrial life.

NASA Scientists Screamed With Delight When They Saw Something Smashing Into the Moon

NASA's Artemis 2 crew witnessed unexpected micrometeorite impacts on the Moon's far side during their historic mission, breaking distance records from Earth.

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NASA's billion-dollar space race goes into overdrive

NASA's Artemis II mission cost approximately $93 billion, raising questions about the value of space exploration compared to its scientific and material benefits.

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

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Perseverance's radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars

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Why Is Everyone Losing Their Minds Over This Little Old Mars Pyramid?

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Nickel found on Mars could point to early organisms

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Scientists Intrigued by "Negative Mass Anomaly" Under Surface of Mars

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Scientists Astonished by Glimpse of Huge, Ancient Ocean on Mars

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.

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Perseverance's radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars

Why Is Everyone Losing Their Minds Over This Little Old Mars Pyramid?

A pyramid-like structure on Mars has sparked conspiracy theories, but scientists attribute its shape to natural geological processes.

Nickel found on Mars could point to early organisms

Nickel compounds found in Martian rocks may indicate past organic processes, but other explanations exist.

Scientists Intrigued by "Negative Mass Anomaly" Under Surface of Mars

Mars is spinning faster each year due to a negative mass anomaly beneath its surface, affecting the length of a Martian day.

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Scientists Astonished by Glimpse of Huge, Ancient Ocean on Mars

Starts With A Bang #128 - Planet formation and proto-protoplanets

Star formation involves gas contraction, protostar creation, and planet formation within about 10 million years, revealing insights into our Solar System's development.

A Different Moon From the One We've Known

The Artemis mission provides a new, detailed view of the moon, contrasting with past perceptions from the Apollo era.

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NASA almost cut cameras from Artemis moon mission, exec says

Cameras were essential for the Artemis mission, allowing the public to experience humanity's return to deep space visually.

A Different Moon From the One We've Known

The Artemis mission provides a new, detailed view of the moon, contrasting with past perceptions from the Apollo era.

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NASA almost cut cameras from Artemis moon mission, exec says

Cameras were essential for the Artemis mission, allowing the public to experience humanity's return to deep space visually.

To alien eyes, Earth looks deceptively peaceful

Earth is the only known planet with life, but also with conflict and destruction, presenting a complex reality from different perspectives.

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A Doomed Mission to Mars Awaits Henry Wood's Lanky Explorers

The first homes on Mars may be alive

Humans need innovative habitats, like mycelium-based structures, to survive on Mars due to high costs and environmental challenges.

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A Doomed Mission to Mars Awaits Henry Wood's Lanky Explorers

The first homes on Mars may be alive

Humans need innovative habitats, like mycelium-based structures, to survive on Mars due to high costs and environmental challenges.

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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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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.

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.

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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What the Astronauts See That Trump Cannot

The film then reversed the trick and zoomed back toward that Chicago couple and into their bodies to show the equally breathtaking world of our insides, down to the molecular and atomic level.

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NASA's $700 Million Mars Network -- Why Rocket Lab Is at the Front of the Line

NASA plans Mars sample returns and crewed landings by the 2030s, relying on the Mars Telecommunications Network for communication support.

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NASA Rover Exploring Strange, Haunting Structures on Mars

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NASA's $700 Million Mars Network -- Why Rocket Lab Is at the Front of the Line

NASA plans Mars sample returns and crewed landings by the 2030s, relying on the Mars Telecommunications Network for communication support.

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NASA Rover Exploring Strange, Haunting Structures on Mars

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Scientists Investigating Whether Object NASA Is Approaching Is Core of Destroyed Planet

16 Psyche, a metal-rich asteroid, may be the core of a planetesimal or a mixture of iron and rock, with NASA's mission set to explore it.

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A solar system is born

A second planet is forming in a dust cloud around the young star WISPIT 2.

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NASA faces a crucial choice on a Mars spacecraft-and it must decide soon

NASA must choose a new Mars communications relay after MAVEN's loss; Congress allocated $700 million, with bill language appearing to favor specific companies.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover discovers even older lost rivers at Jezero Crater

NASA's Perseverance rover discovered evidence of an ancient river-delta system buried beneath Jezero Crater's surface, extending Mars's habitability window to at least 4.2 billion years ago.

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A molten, mushy state': scientists may have found a new type of liquid planet

Astronomers discovered L98-59d, a molten lava planet 35 light years away that represents an entirely new category of liquid planet with surface temperatures of 1,900°C and a hydrogen sulfide atmosphere.

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

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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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.

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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NASA's shocking admission about life on Mars ahead of the Artemis II

Mars may provide evidence of microbial life, with a 90% chance of proof if samples are returned.

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This $349 NASA Mars Perseverance Rover Kit Lets You Build an AI-Powered Mars Robot at Home - Yanko Design

CircuitMess offers a buildable AI-capable replica of NASA's Perseverance rover for $309, emphasizing hands-on learning and modular expansion.

Scientists Find Microbes Can Survive Traveling from Planet to Planet While Clinging to Asteroids

Extremophile bacteria can survive extreme pressures simulating asteroid impacts, supporting the possibility that microorganisms could travel between planets via panspermia.

Blast off! Martian microbes might travel between worlds on asteroid-impact debris

Deinococcus radiodurans, an extremophile bacterium, can survive extreme pressures from asteroid impacts on Mars, suggesting potential for microbial life dispersal across the solar system.

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A Man, a Plan, a Canal - Mars! - 99% Invisible

Early 20th-century Western society believed advanced Martian civilizations existed, driven by astronomer Percival Lowell's canal theory and widespread media sensationalism.

60 years since humans touched the surface of another planet

Venera 3 became the first human-made object to reach another planet when it impacted Venus on March 1, 1966, though it failed to transmit data from the planet itself.

Mars spacecraft measure effects of solar storm on red planet

A solar storm increased electrons in Mars's atmosphere by 45-278 percent, enabling scientists to study space weather effects using radio occultation between two ESA spacecraft.

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Only these six spacecraft will ever escape the Solar System

Only six of over 17,000 space payloads escape the Solar System's gravity, with Pioneer 10 being the first spacecraft to achieve Solar System escape velocity through a Jupiter gravitational assist in 1973.

A non-public document reveals that science may not be prioritized on next Mars mission

NASA released a pre-solicitation for a $700 million Mars orbiter spacecraft contract to relay communications and provide navigation support through 2035, with competition expected to be more open than originally intended.

Is there lightning on Mars? New evidence suggests it's there, just hard to see

Scientists have detected possible evidence of lightning on Mars, with the phenomenon likely appearing as electrostatically charged dust sparks rather than dramatic bolts due to Mars's thin atmosphere and weak magnetic field.

NASA Running Out of Non-Life Explanations for What Its Rover Found on Mars

Long-chain alkanes in ancient Martian lakebed mud likely require biological sources because non-biological processes cannot explain their inferred original concentrations.

NASA taps Claude to conjure Mars rover's travel plan

It did so with the blessing of engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), who decided to delegate the meticulous work of route planning to Anthropic's AI model. This involves consulting orbital and surface imagery of Mars in order to set a series of waypoints to guide the rover's movements. Once plotted, this data gets transmitted about 140 million miles or 225 million kilometers - the average distance from Earth to Mars - where it's received by Perseverance as a navigational plan.

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Ancient Mars was warm and wet, not cold and icy

Mars experienced prolonged warm, wet climates with heavy rainfall that formed kaolinite pebbles, indicating some of the planet's most habitable intervals.

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NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars

Since 2021, NASA's Perseverance rover has achieved a number of historic milestones, including sending back the first audio recordings from Mars. Now, nearly five years after landing on the Red Planet, it just achieved another feat. This past December, Perseverance successfully completed a route through a section of the Jezero crater plotted by Anthropic's Claude chatbot, marking the first time NASA has used a large language model to pilot the car-sized robot.

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Scientists Spot Huge Cave on Venus

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Scientists Intrigued by Possible Hollow Structures Under Surface of Venus

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Scientists Spot Huge Cave on Venus

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Scientists Intrigued by Possible Hollow Structures Under Surface of Venus

This Photo of Mars at Night Is Straight Up Haunting

Martian nights average about 12 hours and are extremely cold, but Curiosity's LED-equipped instruments illuminate shadowed rock interiors for scientific study.

NASA planet hunter back online after low power problem

TESS resumed science operations on January 23 after exiting safe mode caused by solar-panel misalignment and battery discharge during a slew.

NASA uses Mars Helicopter's SoC for rover navigation upgrade

NASA has revealed it repurposed the processor the Perseverance rover used to communicate with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, to help the rolling robot navigate the Red Planet autonomously "for potentially unlimited distances." The aerospace agency revealed the hack last week in a post that says it used the rover's Helicopter Base Station (HBS) because its processor is 100 times faster than the rover's other kit.

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Another Earth or a blip in the data? We may never find out

A single 2017 Kepler transit suggests a potential Earth-sized, habitable exoplanet orbiting HD 137010, but confirmation remains uncertain.