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Mission to the moon: The Artemis challenge

Test your knowledge of the Artemis program—from cutting-edge tech and lunar missions to the astronauts leading the way.

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SpaceX launches 11th batch of 'proliferated architecture' US spy satellites (video)

SpaceX launched the latest set of "proliferated architecture" spy satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office today (Sept. 22), sending them up from California's central coast.

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NASA unveils 10 new astronauts for missions to the moon — and maybe Mars

NASA revealed the members of its 2025 astronaut class, the 24th group in the agency's history — some of whom may be among the first people to set foot on Mars.

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Watch SpaceX launch 3 space weather probes early on Sept. 24

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch NASA's ambitious IMAP mission and two other space weather probes early Wednesday morning (Sept. 24), and you can watch the action live.

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The US military just moved a satellite to inspect a UK spacecraft 22,000 miles above Earth

In a first-of-its kind operation, the United States repositioned one of its spacecraft to inspect an ally's satellite.

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'If it's possible, it must be done': Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck has his eyes on missions to Mars and Venus

Space company Rocket Lab wants to bring NASA's Perseverance rover samples back from Mars.

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Could new comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) become visible to the naked eye in October? Here's what we know

Newly discovered comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) will soon be gracing our evening sky. Here's how to see it and what to expect.

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See the sun transform into a fiery crescent in breathtaking photos of the September 2025 partial solar eclipse

The partial solar eclipse was visible to over 16 million people when it darkened the sky over the Pacific on Sept. 21-22

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NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts practice moonwatching | Space photo of the day for Sept. 22, 2025

NASA's Artemis 2 mission will launch toward to the moon in 2026. To help prepare, its four astronauts practiced observing Earth's nearest neighbor in a mockup Orion capsule.

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Happy autumnal equinox 2025! Fall begins in the northern hemisphere today

Astronomical fall begins on Sept. 22 as the sun moves southward across the celestial equator.

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See the moon 'bite' the sun in 1st photos of September 2025 partial solar eclipse

Witness the first images of the September 2025 partial solar eclipse.

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SpaceX launches 28 Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast (video)

SpaceX launched its 119th Falcon 9 mission of the year today (Sept. 21), sending 28 of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast.

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Watch live: NASA's Artemis 2 crew discusses upcoming moon mission today

NASA will discuss its upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission today (Sept. 24). Here's how to watch live.

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Earth's next 'mini-moon' could create a gold rush for asteroid miners

Asteroid 2024 PT5 is considered Earth's mini-moon and may be a key target for potential asteroid mining operations.

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New moon of August 2025 gets eclipsed today

September's new moon occurs on Sept. 21 and will partially eclipse the sun for skywatchers in the southern Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.

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Don't miss the partial solar eclipse Sept. 21! Where, when and how to see it

Here's what you need to know to make the most of the partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21, as the moon takes a 'bite' out of the sun.

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield explores murder in space in new Cold War space thriller 'Final Orbit' (exclusive)

Hadfield's 'Kaz' Zemeckis returns for this third entry in the bestselling author's 'The Apollo Murders' series

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Total eclipse of the smart: an eclipse themed space quiz

This skywatching quiz will test your knowledge of how eclipses, when to see them, and what makes each one so spectacular.

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A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived

How did humans survive catastrophic volcanic explosions to piece together the story today?

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 178 — Tell It to the Mountain

On Episode 178 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Terry Virts, a former shuttle and ISS astronaut, who is running for the U.S. Senate.

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'Alien: Earth' has the right approach to canon — pick-and-choose and ignore the bits that don't work

"Alien: Earth" has adopted a much looser approach to canon than most of its sci-fi counterparts, allowing it to tell good stories without restriction.

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A massive dark matter halo may explain the strange 5th point of this 'Einstein Cross'

Astronomers have discovered a rare cosmic alignment that may reveal hidden dark matter, offering a new way to study the invisible substance that makes up most of the universe.

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VIPER lives! Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will land ice-hunting NASA rover on the moon in 2027

NASA's ice-hunting VIPER moon rover has officially come back from the dead: Blue Origin will land the wheeled robot on the lunar surface in 2027, the agency announced today (Sept. 19).

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Titan's shadow crosses Saturn as the planet offers up its best views of 2025 this weekend

Titan's shadow will fall on Saturn in the early hours of Sept. 20, one day before the world shines at opposition in Earth's sky

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Could a Mars crater have once hosted life? NASA's Perseverance rover finds more evidence it's possible

Fresh analysis of Perseverance rover data reveals Jezero Crater experienced repeated episodes of water activity, strengthening the case for habitability and raising the stakes for Mars Sample Return.

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