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NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket arrives back at the launch pad
By Josh Dinner published
NASA's SLS rocket is back at the launch pad as the space agency gears up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts on a mission around the moon next month.

Spring equinox could supercharge northern lights this weekend — here's why
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Incoming solar storms could spark auroras this weekend and thanks to the spring equinox, Earth is perfectly aligned to amplify the show.

Artemis 2 rocket rollout latest news: NASA's giant moon rocket returns to launch pad March 20
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
Friday, March 20, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket's return to Launch Complex-39B.

Lithuanian tech firms look to push laser communication and optical computing to a new level
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The nation’s longstanding laser industry is already testing technology that could change the future of space communication and computing.

NASA won't give up hope on silent MAVEN Mars probe: 'We're still looking for it'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA has not reestablished contact with its MAVEN Mars orbiter since a planned communications blackout ended Jan. 16.

Astronomers missed a space explosion as powerful as a billion suns — until they spotted its echo
By Robert Lea published
A cosmic explosion with an energy equivalent to the output of a billion suns went unnoticed by astronomers until they caught the "echo" of this gamma-ray burst.

On this day in space: March 20, 1987: NASA launches Palapa B2-P satellite for Indonesia
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On March 20, 1987, NASA launched an Indonesian communications satellite called Palapa B2-P.

Earthshine will reveal the moon's hidden face tonight— here's how to see it
By Anthony Wood last updated
Catch the soft glow of earthshine as a young crescent moon appears low after sunset.
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