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'The sun would all but disappear, and the moon would always look full': A radio astronomer shares her mind-bending view of the universeINTERVIEW Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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NASA administrator hails 'Golden Age' of lunar exploration as Moon Base plans unveiledThe space agency described the moon base as a sprawling city-like lunar outpost stretching over hundreds of square miles.
By Pandora Dewan Published
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China launches 'human artificial embryos' to space for the first timeChina's Tianzhou-10 mission just delivered embryo-like structures made from living stem cells to the Tiangong space station. Experiments could shed light on how radiation and microgravity affect human reproduction.
By Harry Baker Published
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'I heard gasps': Artemis II astronauts reveal inside story of their mind-bending solar eclipseIn their first visit to Canada since returning to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts opened up about the moments that blew their minds — and brought them to tears.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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SpaceX prepares to launch next-generation Starship, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever builtStarship V3's maiden spaceflight is scheduled for next week as SpaceX prepares to launch the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built.
By Patrick Pester Published
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A SpaceX rocket is going to hit the moonPart of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is likely to crash into the moon this summer, a new report finds. It poses no danger, but it does highlight a worrying trend.
By Brandon Specktor Last updated
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NASA shares 12,000 new Artemis II photosNASA just uploaded more than 12,000 photos snapped by the Artemis II crew during their record-breaking flyby around the moon. Here are some of the most inspiring ones.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Can NASA and SpaceX really build a moon base in the next 10 years?Experts say building a lunar colony within the next decade, as NASA and Elon Musk want to, will require finding solutions to problems we don't yet fully understand.
By Georgia Michelman Published
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NASA rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars — the 'most diverse collection' ever seenNASA Curiosity rover uncovers rock with 7 new organic molecules on Mars
By Elizabeth Howell Published
