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Webb Reveals Jupiter, Puffy Planet, and Galactic Maelstroms in a New Light
Round out your week with these stunning views of the universe from the James Webb Space telescope.
Artemis 1 science: How moon mission will help humanity explore deep space
The uncrewed Artemis 1 mission carries a suite of experiments designed to learn more about the moon and deep space, and how to keep astronauts safe far from home.
Lego, NASA launch interactive 'Build to Launch' exhibit for Artemis 1 moon mission
Lego is teaming up with NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida to bring a unique hands-on building and learning experience to the Artemis 1 launch scheduled for Monday (Aug. 29).
Artemis 1 timeline: What to expect from NASA's epic moon mission
NASA has been preparing for Artemis 1 for years and is now in the home stretch. Here's a brief rundown of the major mission milestones to watch for, both before and after its Aug. 29 launch.
Watch SpaceX launch 54 Starlink satellites, land a rocket at sea tonight (Aug. 27)
SpaceX will launch 54 of its Starlink broadband satellites to orbit and land a rocket on a ship at sea on Saturday (Aug. 27), and you can watch the action live.
NASA's launch countdown for the Artemis 1 moon mission begins today
The countdown is ready to begin for NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission with the SLS megarocket and Orion spacecraft.
Chinese solid rocket launches mysterious Chuangxin 16 satellite (video)
China launched a small solid rocket on Monday (Aug. 22), spawning a minor mystery about the number of satellites on the flight.
US Mint ornament features astronaut Sally Ride quarter at its center
The U.S. Mint is launching a new collectible for the first American woman in space. The Dr. Sally Ride American Women Quarters 2022 Ornament features the mint's 25-cent coin honoring the astronaut.
A month on 'Mars': The Arctic comes alive
It was a very scenic way to begin the traverse, and for someone who has pored over both orbital and ground-level images of Mars for years, it was quite easy to believe you were on that planet.
Astronomers Find a Waterworld Planet With Deep Oceans in the Habitable Zone
In the search for extrasolar planets, astronomers and astrobiologists generally pursue a policy of “follow the water.” This comes down to searching for planets that orbit with a star’s circumsolar habitable zone (HZ), where conditions are warm enough that liquid water can flow on its surface. The reason is simple: water is the only known solvent capable of supporting life and is required by all life on Earth. However, since the 1970s, scientists have speculated that there may be a class of rocky planets in our Universe that are completely covered in water.
Artemis 1: Why NASA's science chief is so excited about historic moon mission
The head of NASA's science program told Space.com how the agency hopes to pivot the human work to Mars exploration.
Alien-hunting array catches Voyager 1 signal from interstellar space
The Allen Telescope Array in California detected signal from the Voyager 1 probe, a NASA satellite launched 45 year ago that is currently speeding toward the outer edges of the solar system.
NASA's InSight Lander Finds Tropical Mars Is Dry
Evidence for water ice exists at the poles of Mars and even at mid-latitudes, but new evidence shows equatorial Mars is dry. The find has implications for past habitability and future human missions to Mars.
Krispy Kreme 'Artemis Moon Doughnut' to launch same day as NASA mission
Krispy Kreme is celebrating NASA's Artemis 1 launch with a doughnut inspired by the mission's destination. The "Artemis Moon Doughnut" goes on sale the same day NASA lifts off for the moon.
This Ice Cliff is One of the Few Places With Exposed Water ice in the Mid-Latitudes on Mars. It’s Probably Tens of Millions of Years old
Because of the orbiters and landers that have studied Mars over the years, scientists have learned that water ice is very likely locked away just under the surface throughout the planet’s mid-latitudes. These regions – especially in the northern hemisphere — are mostly covered with smooth material and scientists suspect ice is just underneath.
NASA's Artemis 1 mission closes the hatch on the Orion spacecraft
NASA's mega moon mission continues pushing for a Monday (Aug. 29) launch opportunity, as the lunar spacecraft gets buttoned up for liftoff.
What time is NASA's Artemis 1 SLS megarocket launch to the moon?
NASA's Artemis 1 SLS rocket launch to the moon is scheduled to launch on Aug. 29, but could slip to Sept. 2 or Sept. 5 due to weather or glitches.
ESA Open Day at ESTEC on Sunday 2 October
Save the date: this year’s 11th annual ESA Open Day at ESTEC in the Netherlands is confirmed to take place on Sunday 2 October. One of a string of ‘ESA Days’ across Member States, this is the day when the gates of the Agency’s technical heart will be thrown open to the general public, to see space hardware and testing facilities and meet space scientists, engineers and ESA astronauts.
Moon exploration site preservation remains uncertain as Artemis era begins
Without care, lunar missions could endanger the historic sites of prior human exploration.
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