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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
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'A measurable, enormous global impact': Astronaut Chris Hadfield on why the true power of Artemis II could take decades to hitInterview Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his emotional response to the Artemis II mission, and why it could change the course of people's futures.
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Artemis II heat shield aced its blistering reentry, ghostly underwater photo revealsThe Orion heat shield used for the Artemis II mission held up perfectly, early photos and a NASA assessment reveal.
By Ben Turner Published
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Artemis moon landing could face long delay while NASA waits for next-generation spacesuitsDelays in next-generation spacesuits could push back Artemis moon landings to 2031, an audit by the NASA Office of Inspector General claims.
By Patrick Pester Published
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NASA shuts off another Voyager 1 instrument ahead of risky 'Big Bang' maneuver to save powerAfter nearly 50 years in space, the two Voyager spacecraft are very low on nuclear power. Voyager 1 just shut off another instrument to save the mission.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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Can the US be trusted with the moon? A law scholar raises concerns after Artemis II's success.Opinion The Artemis II moon mission was a great success. But America's longterm ambitions in space may deserve some scrutiny, a law scholar argues, given the nation's recent conduct on Earth.
By Art Cotterell Published
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Artemis II quiz: Is your knowledge of NASA's historic moon mission out of this world?QUIZ The slingshot around the moon has catapulted the Artemis II mission to legendary status. How much do you know about this iconic mission?
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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73 moon landings? NASA's 'Moon Base User's Guide' reveals the agency's 'most ambitious space project' will be fraught with challengesNASA has released a 'Moon Base User's Guide' that reveals the major gaps the agency and its partners must fill in to land and live on the moon.
By Patrick Pester Published
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'I have not processed what we just did': Artemis II astronauts share all in first news conference since splashdownThe Artemis II crew have spoken publicly for the first time since their return to Earth.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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