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Apr 1, 2026 · NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are on their way to the moon, testing the Orion spacecraft for future lunar landings and a planned moon base.

Apr 15, 2026 · Astronomy A rare star in a tiny galaxy preserves a record of the early universe Found in an ultrafaint dwarf galaxy, the ancient star’s unusual chemistry indicates it formed from gas enriched …

Dec 23, 2025 · These space stories made us look up in 2025 Sticking a moon landing, hearing the crackle of lightning on Mars and more

Mar 4, 2025 · Citizen scientists make cosmic discoveries with a global telescope network The network has identified asteroids and exoplanets, and even observed major space missions

Mar 25, 2026 · A $20 billion plan for a moon base by 2030 and the launch nuclear-propulsion space exploration raises hopes, but caution given deep government cuts.

Dec 6, 2024 · Humankind accomplished new feats in space this year, including scooping up some of the moon’s farside and launching a probe to Jupiter’s moon Europa.

Jul 11, 2025 · Over the past decade, researchers have been puzzling through Pluto’s mysteries. Meanwhile, the New Horizons probe heads for interstellar space.

Mar 18, 2025 · Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s extended stay in the International Space Station will add to what we know about how space affects health.