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Cataclysmic crash with neighboring planet may be the reason there's life on Earth today, new studies hint

Early Earth may not have had the right ingredients for life — until a nearby Mars-size planet crashed into it, two new studies hint.

LiveScience

NASA puts asteroid Bennu under the microscope | Space photo of the day for Aug. 29, 2025

The near-Earth asteroid's microscopic surface tells a detailed story.

Space

Watch a burnt and battered Starship splash down in Indian Ocean to wrap up historic Flight 10 (video, photos)

Newly released SpaceX footage gives us great looks at the final moments of Starship's epic Flight 10 test on Aug. 26, which ended with an Indian Ocean splashdown.

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Roo-ver makes giant leap in bid to put humans on Mars

Australia's first moon rover could help put humans on Mars as it receives its mission from NASA.

AAP

Perseverance Mars rover stumbles upon wind-carved 'megaripples' on the Red Planet

NASA's Perseverance rover captured a striking new image of massive, wind-carved sand formations known as "megaripples" during its latest exploration stop on the Red Planet.

Space

NASA reveals the dwarf planet Ceres had a hidden 'energy source' that may have sparked alien life

New models suggest that Ceres, the asteroid belt's largest object, once had a radioactive core that could have sustained life in the dwarf planet's hidden subsurface ocean billions of years ago.

LiveScience

What's next for SpaceX's Starship Mars rocket after Flight 10 success?

Starship performed very well on its 10th-ever test flight Tuesday (Aug. 27), but SpaceX will soon move on from the shiny silver vehicle —to an even bigger version of it.

Space

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China is making serious progress in its goal to land astronauts on the moon by 2030

China is going full throttle in its quest to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, notching several important milestones over the past few months.

Space

SpaceX: When will Elon Musk get humans to Mars after latest rocket launch?

It seems it’s 10th time lucky for SpaceX’s Starship, with a successful launch taking place yesterday- so what’s next?

Evening Standard

Harassment at Antarctic research bases could spell problems for moon, Mars outposts

The National Science Foundation is already implementing some recommendations after a recent survey found issues with sexual assault and harassment on Antarctic missions.

Space

10th time lucky! SpaceX's Starship nails successful test flight after string of explosive setbacks

SpaceX's Starship rocket has finally reversed its fortunes.

LiveScience

SpaceX sets sights on moon after successful test flight

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The Independent UK

Starship Mars rocket met 'every major objective' on epic Flight 10 test launch, SpaceX says

The Starship megarocket checked every significant box during its 10th test flight on Tuesday evening (Aug. 26), according to SpaceX.

Space

Why grow plants in space? They can improve how we produce food and medicine on Earth

Sometime in the 2040s, humans may well reach a new frontier – Mars. To get there, we’ll need sustainable sources of food, medicines and materials.

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The Guardian - US

Starships are meant to fly: SpaceX’s rocket finally launches after setbacks

Test flight comes after explosive failures raised doubts over founder Elon Musk’s goals to reach Mars and moon

International Business Times

SpaceX Set Once More For Starship Test Flight

SpaceX on Tuesday was once again gearing up for the latest launch of its Starship megarocket after two successive postponements.

Space

Mars quiz: How well do you know the Red Planet?

This quiz will challenge your knowledge of Mars' features, missions, and mysteries.

The Independent UK

Starship suffers new setback in disastrous year for Elon Musk’s Mars-bound rocket

SpaceX boss describes world’s biggest rocket as ‘alien-level technology’ following three failed flight tests in 2025

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Euronews

SpaceX Starship rocket launch delayed again due to bad weather

The launch is seen as a test for Elon Musk's company which aims to man missions to the Moon and has ambitions for Mars.

Fortune

Kind’s billionaire founder says he still picks up pennies off the street because ‘ego is the only thing more powerful than greed’

Daniel Lubetzky’s approach to humility was inspired by his grandfather, who worked as a rancher in Mexico.

Space

Don't miss Mars close to the slender crescent moon at sunset tonight

The crescent moon will be positioned close to Mars soon after sunset on Aug. 26

The Independent UK

Starship to launch today in latest test of Musk’s Mars-bound rocket

World’s biggest rocket will lift off on Monday evening after last three attempts ended in explosions

The Independent UK

Nasa rover spots strange hat-shaped rock on Mars

New data can be practice run for upcoming comprehensive campaign to a larger field of Martian rocks

AAP

Making Mars: Aussie research turns red dirt into metal

A breakthrough to help with establishing a human colony on Mars could be hidden in its iron-rich red surface, Australian researchers say.

The Guardian - US

SpaceX scrubs Starship rocket launch to troubleshoot ‘ground systems’ issue

Elon Musk’s ambitious timetable for reaching the moon and conquering Mars left hanging in the balance

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