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Farting comet seen reversing its spin for the first time ever —‬ and it may soon 'self-destruct'

A new analysis of archival Hubble Space Telescope photos reveals that a peculiar comet slowed its spin before fully reversing its rotational direction via "outgassing" during a flyby of Earth in 2017.

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King Charles writes letter to Artemis astronaut ahead of Nasa launch

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The Latest: Fueling begins as NASA aims to send 1st crew to the moon in 53 years

Launch preparations have begun for the Artemis II mission, NASA’s planned lunar fly-around by four astronauts that will be the first moon trip in 53 years

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Pot Noodle pizza to Doctor Who Darlic bread: this year’s best April fools

Taken in by reports of Liz Truss joining Nasa or the launch of nappy ‘Twosies’? It’s that time of year again

The Guardian - UK

How To Watch The Historic Artemis II Moon Launch Today

Humanity is returning to the Moon. Here's how to watch the Artemis II launch, live.

Inverse

‘On a whole other level’: rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists

Experts say brutal March heat has left critical snowpack at record-low levels – and key basins in uncharted territory

The Guardian - US

April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight — just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission

The "Pink Moon" will rise on the same day Artemis 2 is due to launch a crew of 4 to lunar space.

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Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition

In April 2026, four astronauts are scheduled to fly around the Moon. As part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, they will become the first humans to do so in half a century. One crew member, pilot Victor Glover, will become the first Black astronaut to ever orbit the Moon.

The Conversation

NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century

NASA has begun filling its moon rocket gas tank for humanity's first lunar trip in more than half a century

The Independent UK

Satellite spies SpaceX Starlink before it breaks apart | Space photo of the day for April 1, 2026

SpaceX Starlink spacecraft was seen prior to breaking up in orbit by a satellite.

Space

NASA's Artemis Program Is a Monument to Government Waste. It Can Only Go Up From Here.

Man is finally getting closer to the moon—long delayed by NASA, red tape, and political meddling.

Reason

Lunar prospectors: the businesses looking to mine the moon

Within the lunar dirt is a type of helium so rare on Earth that a palm-sized container is estimated to be worth millions

The Guardian - UK

NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972

NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Space

Could a solar storm derail the Artemis II mission?

Every mission to deep space is fraught with danger. A hardware failure during launch, an equipment malfunction far from Earth, or a small space rock hitting the vehicle are all scenarios astronauts will train for.

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The Independent UK

Artemis II launch live: Nasa astronauts successfully takeoff as they head towards the Moon

Space agency succeeds with crucial rocket launch

LiveScience

How to watch NASA's historic Artemis II launch for the moon

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to take four astronauts on a record-breaking spaceflight around the moon, bringing humans farther into space than ever before. Here's how to watch it.

Euronews

What’s it like to be an astronaut with former astronaut Daniel Tani |Euronews Tech Talks

On the day of the launch of the Artemis II mission, which is set to take four astronauts into space to circle the Moon, Euronews Tech Talks sits down with former NASA astronaut Daniel Tani, who shares his memories of being in space.

The Independent UK

Artemis II launch time and where to watch as Nasa sends astronauts to the moon

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Topps Tiles to close 23 stores as part of ‘significant self-help measures’

The company did not disclose the potential impact these closures would have on its workforce

The Guardian - US

Nasa’s Artemis II rocket lifts off for historic moon mission

Mass of spectators cheers dazzling Florida launch as astronauts head to moon for first time in almost 54 years

Euronews

Meet Charlie Duke, the youngest person on the first Moon mission cheering on Artemis II astronauts

Charlie Duke was the youngest person ever to walk on the Moon at the age of 36. Now 90 years old, the prospect of another human return to the Moon excites him.

The Independent UK

Nasa is heading back to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. What you need to know about the Artemis mission

10-day journey will be the start of plans for lunar bases and travel to Mars, space agency hopes

Space

This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph

NASA's XRISM X-ray spacecraft has clocked 2 million mph winds ripping out of a distant galaxy bursting with star formation.

The Independent UK

Artemis II launch: NASA gives update on likeliness of historic moon mission

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Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.

NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

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