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A SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with 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 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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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 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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There were 'audible screams of delight': Why Artemis II sightings of meteor flashes on the moon have scientists giddyMeteorite strikes spotted on the moon by the Artemis II crew will help scientists assess dangers to future moon bases, infrastructure, and astronauts.
By Sharmila Kuthunur 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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Does the moon look the same from everywhere on Earth?The moon's orientation changes quite dramatically across time and between places, largely due to differences in perspective.
By Deepa Jain Published
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10 Artemis II photos that define humanity's return to the moonFrom spectacular views of Earth to a unique total solar eclipse, Artemis II's most breathtaking images tell the story of humanity's return to deep space after more than 50 years.
By Jamie Carter Published
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The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photosAs Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.
By Elizabeth Howell Published
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