From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore space
Read full article: From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore spaceNASA’s shift from Apollo to Artemis signals a new era of moon exploration centered on inclusion, sustainability and a long-term human presence beyond Earth.
NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’
Read full article: NASA boss blasts Boeing, agency managers for Starliner’s botched astronaut flight, ‘never acceptable here’NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station.
Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns
Read full article: Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resignsTory Bruno, who led ULA since 2014 and oversaw the development of the Vulcan rocket, resigned Monday to “pursue another opportunity,” according to a joint statement by the ULA board chairs for Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moon
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moonWith the charge of “for all of humanity,” the four astronauts launched toward the moon Wednesday in a historic launch for the 32-story Space Launch System rocket and the Artemis II mission.
How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?
Read full article: How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?The Artemis II launch is set for Wednesday evening with favorable weather and mostly clear skies. Much of Central Florida should see the rocket, with its roar possibly carrying inland after liftoff.
Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions
Read full article: Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisionsNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery.
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
Read full article: New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient lifeNASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very bright
Read full article: What’s that in the sky? We’re not sure, but the fireball was very brightAn object bright enough to be seen streaking across the midday sky has fallen across parts of the Southeast U.S. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia, says the object was likely either a meteor or space junk.
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planet
Read full article: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter concludes historic mission on red planetNASA’s groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has concluded its mission on the Red Planet, surpassing expectations and exceeding its planned number of flights, NASA announced Thursday.
Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report says
Read full article: Starship delays means Artemis moon landing may be pushed back, report saysConcerns about SpaceX’s progress in developing its Starship mega rocket will likely mean that the Artemis III moon landing won’t happen in 2025 as targeted, according to a new report by the Government Accounting Office.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launch
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX giant Starship rocket explodes minutes after historic test launchSpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket, launched Thursday morning from Texas in its first test flight before exploding.
WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company says
Read full article: WATCH: SpaceX’s Starship rocket undergoes successful static test fire, company saysMore than 30 engines roared simultaneously Thursday in a successful test of the first-stage booster for SpaceX’s Starship rocket system.
One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to Earth
Read full article: One last look: NASA spacecraft to perform final flyby of asteroid before heading back to EarthBefore it begins the long trek home NASA will send OSIRIS-REx past the area where it stirred up the asteroid’s surface.
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church
Read full article: 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the churchLatter-day Saint influencers have found an enthusiastic audience across the country, curious about their faith and family, but they are often imperfect and unofficial representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Read full article: How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animalsScientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth.
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Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
Read full article: Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behindThe Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from FloridaLess than 24 hours after the historic Artemis II mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center, another rocket took off from Florida's Space Coast.
SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
Read full article: SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaireElon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.
WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moon
Read full article: WATCH IT AGAIN: Artemis II rocket launches for NASA’s historic return to the moonWith the charge of “for all of humanity,” the four astronauts launched toward the moon Wednesday in a historic launch for the 32-story Space Launch System rocket and the Artemis II mission.
How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?
Read full article: How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?The Artemis II launch is set for Wednesday evening with favorable weather and mostly clear skies. Much of Central Florida should see the rocket, with its roar possibly carrying inland after liftoff.
From hidden figures to Artemis: How NASA women reshaped America’s race to the moon
Read full article: From hidden figures to Artemis: How NASA women reshaped America’s race to the moonThe Artemis program to land the first woman on the moon, following the path of many trailblazing women in space.
Crowds gather along Space Coast ahead of anticipated Artemis II launch
Read full article: Crowds gather along Space Coast ahead of anticipated Artemis II launchWith the countdown underway for a highly anticipated rocket launch, crowds are already gathering along Florida’s Space Coast, hoping to secure the best possible view.
How to watch the Artemis II launch, from the beach to your backyard
Read full article: How to watch the Artemis II launch, from the beach to your backyardThe Artemis II mission is expected to launch on Wednesday evening at Kennedy Space Center. How do you plan to see the launch? From the Space Coast? From your backyard? We explain how to see the launch.
Artemis II mission highlights human limits of deep space travel
Read full article: Artemis II mission highlights human limits of deep space travelAstronauts aboard the upcoming Artemis II mission will travel beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field, exposing them to what experts call galactic cosmic radiation, according to experts.
Artemis II will feature the first woman to orbit the moon. Meet astronaut Christina Koch
Read full article: Artemis II will feature the first woman to orbit the moon. Meet astronaut Christina KochAs astronaut Christina Koch prepares to become the first woman to orbit the moon on Artemis II, a NASA engineer argues the milestone should spark a broader conversation about representation — and whether “female” should still be part of the headline.
Artemis II safety concerns revolve around crew capsule’s heat shield
Read full article: Artemis II safety concerns revolve around crew capsule’s heat shieldIt will be one of the most dangerous parts of Artemis II, and not everyone thinks NASA should trust the astronauts’ lives to a heat shield that was damaged the last time it re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere.
From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore space
Read full article: From Apollo to Artemis: NASA’s moon program signals a shift in who gets to explore spaceNASA’s shift from Apollo to Artemis signals a new era of moon exploration centered on inclusion, sustainability and a long-term human presence beyond Earth.