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On this day in space: April 17, 1970: Apollo 13 Returns from Aborted Moon Mission
On April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 returned to Earth after narrowly avoiding a deadly disaster in space. This was supposed to be the third mission to land on the moon.
Hubble Space Telescope spots a mesmerizing spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 17, 2026
Hubble images never fail to amaze.
Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight
Fast solar wind could spark geomagnetic storms tonight, pushing auroras into mid-latitudes.
Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire
The heat shield on Artemis 2's Orion capsule appears to have held up incredibly well during its scorching downward trip through Earth's atmosphere, mission commander Reid Wiseman said.
Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the sun
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS changed significantly as it flew by the sun last fall, astronomers have discovered.
This giant telescope could discover habitable exoplanets and secrets of our universe — if it gets its funding
Things are gearing up in the development of the Giant Magellan Telescope in Chile, as its developers enter the final design phase before the project goes before Congress for funding.
Aurora forecast April 17-19 — Northern lights activity could ramp up tonight with a strong weekend ahead
The latest aurora forecast for tonight helps you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says
The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission — and what they learned bodes well for future Artemis flights.
