Astronomy
Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts take on the viral 'Bobby and Pete' fitness challenge (video)
"Your Artemis 2 crew accepts the challenge," the astronauts said.
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Astronaut Megan McArthur, 1st woman to pilot SpaceX Dragon, retires after 25-year NASA career
McArthur launched on two spaceflights, logging 213 days in orbit across her nearly 25 years, and held leadership positions at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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Israel spy satellite launch sparks 'brief panic' as residents mistake rocket for missile: reports
The satellite will be used by Israel's military to collect visual intelligence throughout the Middle East region.
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India tests parachutes for 1st-ever human spaceflight mission in 2027 (photos)
India continues to refine the hardware and recovery procedures for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.
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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into orbit in Wednesday morning liftoff from Florida (video)
The post-golden hour launch ascended through bright blue morning skies.
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Perseverance Mars rover rolls over Soroya Ridge | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2025
The Soroya Ridge was the recent destination in NASA's Perseverance rover's journey to explore the landscape of Mars.
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on brand-new Falcon 9 rocket
It was the 109th Falcon 9 mission of the year.
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Trump moves US Space Command to Alabama's 'Rocket City'
"We love Alabama. I only won it by about 47 points. I don't think that influenced my decision, right?"
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How magnets could help astronauts explore the moon and Mars
Magnets could make bulky centrifuges obsolete in space oxygen systems.
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ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025
Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.
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1st Indian astronaut to visit ISS welcomed home as a hero
"Since I landed in Lucknow around 7:30 this morning, I must have clicked about 2,000 selfies."
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Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it
Today, NASA recovers over 90% of the water used in space.
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33 hungry SpaceX Raptors from below | Space photo of the day for Sept. 1, 2025
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft will soon get a few more Raptor rocket engines than it had before.
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How military helicopters in Colorado will help land NASA's Artemis astronauts on the moon
NASA is using Colorado's rugged peaks to rehearse the risky final moments of future Artemis lunar landings.
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'We've known it's been coming for a while': Inside the decision to eliminate the UK Space Agency
The U.K. government's decision to eliminate the nation's space agency didn't come as a surprise to insiders.
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Could a unique rectangular telescope be the key to finding Earth 2.0?
A new concept for a next generation space telescope could provide an affordable breakthrough in the hunt for Earth's twin.
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Pluto quiz: Can you figure out this dwarf planet?
Think you know Pluto? From icy plains to planetary debates, this quiz dives deep into the mysteries of our solar system’s most controversial—and captivating—dwarf planet.
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Don't miss Venus line up with Jupiter and Mercury before sunrise on Sept. 1
Jupiter, Venus and Mercury move into line formation predawn on Sept. 1
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