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7 hours ago

Launching 50,000 mirrors into space will 'significantly' disrupt sleep

The proposed scale of orbital deployment would represent a significant alteration of the natural night-time light environment at a planetary scale.
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fromEngadget
2 hours ago

How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission will break distance records, allowing astronauts to travel farther from Earth than any humans before.
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fromMail Online
2 hours ago

NASA video fuels theories it's 'faking' Artemis II with green screens

A NASA video sparked conspiracy theories claiming Artemis II is staged due to visual distortions, but the video was not digitally altered.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

NASA Chief: Odds Are 'Pretty High' That Aliens Are Real

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman believes the odds of alien life existing are high, despite no direct evidence encountered yet.
Digital life
fromMashable
1 hour ago

NASA's Artemis II crew is already going viral from space

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are using iPhones to document their journey to the moon, creating social media content.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 hours ago

NASA's Artemis II nears the moon, oil trumps endangered species, and western U.S. asks, Where's the snow?'

NASA's Artemis II mission marks the first human lunar flyby in over 50 years, while the Endangered Species Committee exempts Gulf drilling from protections.
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fromMail Online
8 hours ago

Artemis astronauts approach the most terrifying part of their journey

NASA's Artemis II mission will experience a 40-minute communication blackout as the spacecraft passes behind the moon.
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fromEngadget
2 hours ago

How to watch the historic Artemis II lunar flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission will break distance records, allowing astronauts to travel farther from Earth than any humans before.
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fromMail Online
2 hours ago

NASA video fuels theories it's 'faking' Artemis II with green screens

A NASA video sparked conspiracy theories claiming Artemis II is staged due to visual distortions, but the video was not digitally altered.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 hours ago

Antarctica, a continent of scientific cooperation and a beacon of peace in an antagonistic world

Antarctica is one of the most successful models of peaceful governance and international cooperation. If we don't actively work to build peace, what naturally arises is tension and conflict.
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fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts are racing to set this historic record on the upcoming lunar flyby

Artemis II astronauts aim to set a new distance record from Earth during a lunar fly-around, enhancing preparations for future moon landings.
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fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago

Artemis crew reaches moon's 'sphere of influence' and approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

Artemis II crew will reach a record distance from Earth during their lunar flyby, marking a significant milestone in NASA's Artemis program.
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fromDefector
4 days ago

Artemis Boldly Goes Where No Toilet Has Gone Before | Defector

Artemis II successfully launched with a crewed spacecraft featuring a toilet, but it malfunctioned shortly after reaching orbit.
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fromNature
17 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts fly by the Moon today: follow along with Nature live

Artemis II's lunar fly-by marks a historic moment in human space exploration, generating excitement among reporters and NASA representatives at mission control.
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fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Artemis II astronauts are racing to set this historic record on the upcoming lunar flyby

Artemis II astronauts aim to set a new distance record from Earth during a lunar fly-around, enhancing preparations for future moon landings.
Science
fromIrish Independent
7 hours ago

Artemis crew reaches moon's 'sphere of influence' and approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

Artemis II crew will reach a record distance from Earth during their lunar flyby, marking a significant milestone in NASA's Artemis program.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Artemis II's Jeremy Hansen calls Project Hail Mary a real treat' before his space mission

Project Hail Mary received rave reviews, inspiring astronauts like Jeremy Hansen before their historic lunar mission.
Roam Research
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Luke O'Neill: The moon landings made me a scientist - now Artemis II can do the same for a new generation

Lunar missions will provide valuable data on human health in space and inspire future generations.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I'd introduce aliens to shito sauce.' Items our panel would take into space

Personal items and literature can provide comfort and inspiration during a journey to the moon.
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fromWIRED
8 hours ago
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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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago
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NASA's Artemis II Is the First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1972. Why Are We Going Back?

NASA and other space agencies are focusing on the moon's far side and polar regions for exploration and potential resource utilization.
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fromWIRED
8 hours ago

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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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

NASA's Artemis II Is the First Crewed Moon Mission Since 1972. Why Are We Going Back?

NASA and other space agencies are focusing on the moon's far side and polar regions for exploration and potential resource utilization.
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fromFuturism
23 hours ago

Astronomers Found Something Strange In Giant "Forbidden" Planet Nearly the Size of Its Star

The atmosphere of TOI 5205b has a lower concentration of heavy elements relative to hydrogen than gas giants in our own solar system, suggesting something different about its formation.
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fromBig Think
6 days ago

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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fromBig Think
6 days ago

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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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Would Confirming the Existence of Aliens Shock Humanity?

President Trump ordered the release of UAP-related government files, potentially revealing evidence of nonhuman intelligence and impacting human understanding of reality.
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fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Moon Astronauts Forced to Do It in Bags as "Burning Odor" Emanates From Toilet

NASA's Artemis 2 mission faced significant issues with its new space toilet, including jams and unpleasant odors during the journey to the Moon.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
6 hours ago

Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla, NASA's director of space weather: The main risk to astronauts is radiation'

Astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission face threats from unpredictable space weather, relying on NASA's monitoring of solar activity for safety.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth's orbit

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, with astronauts on a trajectory towards the moon.
Science
fromFuturism
2 hours ago

Moon Astronauts Forced to Do It in Bags as "Burning Odor" Emanates From Toilet

NASA's Artemis 2 mission faced significant issues with its new space toilet, including jams and unpleasant odors during the journey to the Moon.
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 hours ago

Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla, NASA's director of space weather: The main risk to astronauts is radiation'

Astronauts on the Artemis 2 mission face threats from unpredictable space weather, relying on NASA's monitoring of solar activity for safety.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth's orbit

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, with astronauts on a trajectory towards the moon.
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fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Deployment of reflective satellites could disrupt ecosystems and human health by altering natural night-time light environments.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

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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fromTravel + Leisure
18 hours ago

13 Space Museums in the U.S. That Bring the Wonder of Exploration Down to Earth

The Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh inspires youth to pursue careers in the modern space industry through interactive exhibits and real spacecraft views.
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fromNature
4 days ago

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.
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fromNature
4 days ago

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

This feels fragile': how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control

Earth's orbit has become increasingly crowded with thousands of satellites and fragments, reaching around 32,000 objects today.
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fromMail Online
5 days ago

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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fromFuturism
4 days ago

There's a Blinking Warning Sign for the Data Centers in Space Industry

Elon Musk's plan for space-based data centers faces significant challenges similar to those encountered in previous failed projects.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

This Artemis moon mission is a truly unifying international project, one of the few we have left | Christopher Riley

The Apollo astronauts' view of Earth from the moon transformed perceptions of our planet and sparked environmental awareness.
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fromIndependent
5 days ago

One small Trump decision, one giant headache for Nasa - why return to the moon has proven so difficult

The US plans to return to the lunar surface to secure rare minerals and establish a military outpost.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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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fromTheregister
6 days ago

Nickel found on Mars could point to early organisms

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