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X-59 gets ready for 2nd test flight | Space photo of the day for March 18, 2026
NASA's X-59 jet looks ready to fly into the sunset in this new image taken before its second test flight.
New moon of March 2026 brings stunning views of Jupiter, Venus, zodiacal light and more
Winter constellations shine defiantly in the face of spring as galaxy season and zodiacal light beckon.
On this day in space: March 18, 1980: Soviet rocket explosion kills 48 people
On March 18, 1980, a Soviet rocket exploded on the launchpad and killed 48 people.
Rainfall, rivers and seas: How Earth can prepare us to explore Saturn's moon Titan
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, happens to share some truly remarkable geophysical and geological processes with our home planet.
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Beyond Artemis 2: NASA pursuing a 'more achievable' path back to the moon
As NASA gears up for the launch of Artemis 2, the agency is revising its moon landing strategy, aiming to make future missions more achievable and sustainable.
Aurora alert! Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight
Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies over the coming days as several incoming coronal mass ejections could spark favorable conditions for widespread northern lights displays.
Night sky tonight (March 18): The new moon brings pristine dark skies made for stargazing
Find out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
