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NASA's 1st successful 2-way laser experiment is a giant leap for moon and Mars communications
By Andrew Jones published
NASA has successfully transmitted data between Earth and two spacecraft using lasers, completing a groundbreaking experiment that could aid in future missions to other worlds.
NASA reveals first image of 'space tomatoes' that went missing on the ISS for 8 months, and they're gross
By Elizabeth Howell published
Astronaut Frank Rubio is officially off the hook in the case of the disappearing space tomatoes, now that ISS astronauts have finally found the bag of produce that went missing 8 months ago.
NASA's 46-year-old Voyager 1 probe is no longer transmitting data
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's 46-year-old Voyager 1 probe can only transmit binary gobbledygook following a computer glitch that could take weeks to fix.
Humans are changing the moon's surface so much it's entered a new geological era, scientists say
By Ivan Paul published
Researchers hope their proposal of declaring a new geological era on the moon — the Lunar Anthropocene — will encourage discussion around human impact and help preserve important cultural artifacts such as footprints and rover tracks.
'What is that material?': Potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu stumps scientists with its odd makeup
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Scientists found signs of organic molecules in the first samples of potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, as well as a 'head scratching' material that has yet to be identified.
What is Point Nemo, the remote, watery satellite graveyard where the ISS will go to die?
By Emma Bryce published
In the furthest, deepest reaches of the ocean, there is a watery graveyard where the world's satellites and space stations go to rest.
Eerie photo of Mars' horizon took NASA 3 months to capture
By Harry Baker published
After months of meticulous planning, NASA's Odyssey Orbiter finally captured a unique view of the Red Planet's horizon, which is similar to what future Martian astronauts might see.
NASA and India's debut climate satellite to launch in 2024. Here's what it'll do.
By Rahul Rao published
The NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and India's space agency ISRO, will help scientists monitor how climate change is affecting Earth's varied landscapes.
NASA and Japan to launch world's 1st wooden satellite as soon as 2024. Why?
By Ben Turner published
The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024.
Russia's tallest volcano spews out 1,000-mile-long river of smoke after giant eruption, satellite images reveal
By Harry Baker published
Russia's Klyuchevskoy volcano, which is the tallest volcano in Europe and Asia, violently erupted on Nov. 1 and left behind a trail of smoke and ash that was photographed by NASA satellites.
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