Humans are about to get a rare, close-up look at the Moon after more than 50 years. On Monday, four astronauts will spend roughly seven hours observing the far side of the Moon, the side that always faces away from Earth. They will travel to within about 4,000 miles (6,400 km) of the lunar surface
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NASA’s Artemis II mission is making good progress. The main spacecraft, Orion, has performed well so far. The big test — reentering Earth’s atmosphere — is scheduled for Friday. But the rocket and spaceship components needed for a lunar landing seem to be on track. Now, attention is shifting to the critical lander part of
The Artemis II mission is making impressive strides as it approaches its halfway point, with the spacecraft now much closer to the Moon than to Earth during its 10-day journey. Overall, everything is running smoothly, and mission controllers are pleased with the spacecraft’s performance. The crew and engineers are focused on various technical checks and
Four astronauts are now on a path that will take them around the Moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Their spacecraft, Orion, successfully fired its main engine for nearly six minutes, setting them on a trajectory that can only be described as a one-way ticket to the lunar vicinity. This moment signifies a
During a recent press conference about the upcoming Artemis II Moon mission, NASA officials were cautious when answering questions about potential risks. They seemed to avoid giving direct answers, which has raised questions among observers. In space exploration, discussing risks openly is important, especially since this mission marks a significant step for human spaceflight since
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NASA has hit a new hurdle just days before its planned Artemis II mission around the Moon. Initially optimistic about launching next month, officials now say the rocket must be taken off the pad for repairs. This setback could impact the countdown to a historic lunar mission. Unexpected Issue Detected in Rocket Systems The problem
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Recent research has raised alarms about the environmental effects of commercial space flights. It shows that some companies and countries may be using the upper atmosphere as a dumping ground for industrial waste byproducts. These pollutants could be harmful to both the climate and the ozone layer. Tracking Rocket Debris in Near-Space The new study
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NASA’s plan to send astronauts around the Moon looks more promising after a successful fueling test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The test took place Thursday night at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It was the second time NASA attempted to load propellants into the rocket, and this time, everything went smoothly without
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The International Space Station has returned to its full crew complement after more than a month with fewer astronauts on board. A Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the station on Valentine’s Day, bringing new crew members and restoring the station’s usual number of astronauts. The hatch was opened Saturday evening at 5:14 pm ET
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Just beyond Neptune’s orbit lies a vast, icy region filled with ancient space debris, mysterious objects, and maybe even a hidden planet. Known as the Kuiper Belt, this zone is much farther from the Sun than Earth—about 30 to 50 times farther—and scientists have been trying to understand it ever since it was discovered in
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