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NASA is preparing for simulated launch of Artemis II mega moon rocket — and it could happen as early as Saturday
By Patrick Pester published
NASA has announced it will fuel the Artemis II rocket as part of a simulated launch that will take place as early as Saturday (Jan. 31).

Watch NASA roll its historic Artemis II moon rocket to the launch pad this weekend
By Ben Turner published
NASA's Artemis 2 rocket will roll out Saturday (Jan. 17) ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch. Here's how to watch.

NASA's Mars Sample Return is dead, leaving China to retrieve signs of life from the Red Planet
By Patrick Pester published
NASA's plans for Mars sample return are effectively cancelled as part of a bill approved by the U.S. Congress, ending efforts to collect Perseverance rover samples that could contain evidence of alien life.

NASA's powerful new Roman Space Telescope is complete — and will soon begin mission to find 100,000 alien worlds
By Harry Baker published
New photos show off NASA's newly constructed Roman Space Telescope, which will soon help researchers unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. Experts have also revealed when the next-gen spacecraft is set to launch and begin collecting data.

NASA astronauts back on Earth after unprecedented medical emergency on ISS
By Patrick Pester published
The SpaceX Crew-11 Dragon spacecraft splashed down this morning as four astronauts completed an unprecedented medical evacuation of the International Space Station (ISS).

Artemis 2 mission update: Rollout imminent as NASA prepares first crewed Artemis mission to the moon
By Patrick Pester published
NASA's Artemis 2 rollout could be as early as this weekend as the space agency makes final preparations for its first crewed Artemis moon mission.

NASA announces unprecedented return of sick ISS astronaut and crew
By Sascha Pare last updated
NASA has announced the early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station after an unidentified astronaut experienced a medical problem.
NASA telescope combines 100 maps of the universe into one, promising huge discoveries
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's SPHEREx telescope unveiled its first full-sky map of the universe, combining more than 100 infrared observations into one dazzling mosaic.

Should humans colonize other planets?
By Elise Poore published
As space travel advances, colonization of other planets edges closer to reality. But should we spread to other parts of the galaxy?

'Stop and re-check everything': Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA's cleanrooms
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential uses in biotechnology and medicine.
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