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After 1 year in space, what's next for an astronaut? 'Peace and quiet' on Earth, Frank Rubio says (video)

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio spoke from the International Space Station on Sept. 19 just ahead of his record-breaking year in space mission date on Sept. 21. The Hispanic American told Space.com why role models are important to him.

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DARPA wants new ideas for space weapons

The U.S. Department of Defense wants fresh ideas on how to maintain military superiority in space.

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NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft changed how we think about asteroids. Here's how.

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission taught astronomers how little they know about space rocks. They might be only a few hundreds of feet wide, but their geology appears surprisingly complex.

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Japan's SLIM moon lander completes 1st critical phase in Earth orbit

Japan's SLIM moon lander has passed a first critical operation period in Earth orbit, meaning its solar panels, communications, propulsion and other systems are working well.

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OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe makes final maneuver before Sept. 24 sample delivery

NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe performed one last trajectory-correcting maneuver on Sunday (Sept. 17) to set up the Sept. 24 arrival of its asteroid sample here on Earth.

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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover reaches perilous ridge on Red Planet after 3 failed attempts

This spot on Mars has preserved information about ancient landslides and evidence of Red Planet water.

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Stoke Space gets closer to 100% reusable rocket with successful 'Hopper' test flight (video)

Stoke Space successfully tested its Hopper vehicle, showcasing innovative designs for its second stage rocket while aiming for full rocket reusability.

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SpaceX rocket poised to launch on record-breaking 17th flight tonight

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch for a record-setting 17th time tonight (Sept. 19), and you can watch the action live.

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China's new wide-field survey telescope scopes out Andromeda galaxy

A new high-resolution, wide-field telescope situated in China offers its first stunning view.

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NASA's Ingenuity helicopter breaks altitude record on 59th Mars flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter soared higher than ever before over the weekend, getting 66 feet (20 meters) above the ground on its 59th Red Planet flight.

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India to launch test of Gaganyaan crew capsule's emergency escape system this year

In the next month or two, India plans to launch a test mission to validate the crew escape system for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.

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Asteroid hit by NASA's DART spacecraft is behaving unexpectedly, high school class discovers

Asteroid Dimorphos, which NASA intentionally hit with a rocket during its DART mission in September 2022, is behaving in unpredicted ways.

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World's 1st mountaintop impact crater discovered in northeastern China

A two-peaked mountain in northeastern China is the site of the world's first confirmed mountaintop crater.

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The complete series of 'Babylon 5' will be available on Blu-ray in December

The complete series of 'Babylon 5' will be available on Blu-ray in December, welcome news at a time when actually owning the physical media of your favorite shows is more important than ever.

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Polaris Spaceplanes wraps up MIRA-Light prototype flight tests

German company Polaris Spaceplanes completed the flight campaign for its MIRA-Light prototype vehicle, and now plans to use that data on a scaled-up version with a linear aerospike engine.

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NASA launches Spanish-language podcast 'Universo Curioso' for Hispanic Heritage Month

NASA released its first season of "Universo curioso de la NASA," a Spanish-language podcast centered around a selection of the agency's major missions.

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Incredible new moon photo shows Artemis 3 landing sites near the lunar south pole (photos)

The lunar south pole looks haunting in a new mosaic image that uses photography from two different NASA cameras in orbit around the moon and shows potential Artemis 3 landing sites.

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See distant Neptune at its brightest in the night sky tonight

The distant ice giant Neptune will be in opposition to the sun with the planet making a close approach to Earth on Tuesday (Sept. 19).

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NASA astronaut assigned to International Space Station mission with Russia, Belarus

U.S. astronaut Tracy Dyson will fly to the International Space Station for the third time in March 2024 alongside crew members from Russia and Belarus, NASA announced on Sept. 15.

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What if OSIRIS-REx's asteroid-sample capsule crashes this weekend?

The descent capsule of NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid-sampling mission is supposed to touch down softly under parachutes on Sept. 24. If it crashes, however, the agency has a backup plan.

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How much asteroid material is NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe delivering to Earth this weekend?

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission is delivering a precious haul of asteroid dirt and gravel to Earth this weekend. How much of this space-rock stuff will there be?

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