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Star Trek Rediscovers Its Sexy Side as a Rare Celestial Event Approaches
Changes to lunar exploration program raise questions about Starship's role
New discoveries shed light on galaxy formation and the search for life beyond Earth
NASA updates its Artemis Program, adding a mission and delaying the first lunar landing to 2028, while also revealing a new study that redefines Jupiter's size and shape.
SpaceX wrapped up its February 2026 launch schedule with a flurry of activity, successfully deploying 83 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit via three Falcon 9 launches from two different launch sites.
NASA's AWE mission concludes, Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite, and new Star Wars merchandise is released, marking significant developments in space exploration and entertainment.
From roly-poly robots to Artemis Accords, NASA's latest endeavors push the boundaries of space exploration
A powerful tornado ravages Mississippi, SpaceX's Starship V3 launch is delayed, and new space missions make headlines in a week of discovery and delay.
NASA's Artemis program, lunar occultation, and a private Mars flyby mission make headlines in space exploration
NASA Announces Realignment, New Contract for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Management, and Breakthroughs in Lunar Resource Utilization
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California is facing a potential change in control for the first time in nearly 100 years.
TITLE: The Sun's Cycle, Space Travel's Future, and Lunar Exploration: A Week in Space SUBTITLE: From solar activity to SpaceX's Starship V3, here's a rundown of the latest developments in space exploration and research
From SETI to sci-fi, the quest for life beyond Earth continues to captivate human imagination
New research and missions shed light on planetary defense, the Artemis program, and the possibility of life on Mars and beyond
A powerful solar flare has triggered radio blackouts, sparking concerns for NASA's Artemis 2 mission, which is set to launch on April 1 and send four astronauts to the moon.
This week marked the 25th anniversary of the animated series "Invader Zim," a show that was ahead of its time when it premiered in 2001.
First Crewed Mission to the Moon in Over 50 Years Set for April
NASA's SWOT mission and Roman Observatory make significant progress, while experts warn of potential AI cyberattacks on satellites and astronomers discover a rare ancient star.
NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, meteorites in Ohio, and Jupiter's moons are making headlines
From meteorites in Texas to AI in astronomy, and protests over satellite projects
From Black Hole Mergers to Nebulae, NASA and Astronomers Share New Insights
Exploring the Cosmos from the Northern Lights to Black Holes and Beyond
Wildflowers bloom, William Shatner turns 95, and asteroid samples reveal secrets