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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Sunday, April 3, 2022, as the Artemis I launch team conducts the wet dress rehearsal test at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates

By Tariq Malik published

See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.

NASA's Artemis 1 Space Launch System megarocket and Orion capsule on their Florida launchpad under a blue sky.

Watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon megarocket roll back to the launch pad

By Tariq Malik published

You can watch NASA's Artemis 1 SLS megarocket roll to the launch pad for a moon mission at 3 p.m. EDT on Aug. 16.

A rendering of the Boom Supersonic Overture in flight above the clouds.

American Airlines orders 20 Boom Supersonic passenger jets

By Brett Tingley published

The world's largest airline has agreed to buy 20 Boom Supersonic Overture jets, expected to carry passengers at twice the speeds of conventional passenger aircraft.

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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission will carry the world's 1st deep-space biology experiment

By Stefanie Waldek published

Scientists will study the effects of radiation on yeast in preparation for long-duration crewed missions to deep space.

The asteroid Ryugu, as seen by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft on June 30, 2018.

Asteroid Ryugu contains dust older than the solar system

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Ancient grains of dust that are older than the solar system itself have been found in samples from asteroid Ryugu brought to Earth by the Japanese Hayabusa2 spacecraft nearly two years ago.

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Supermassive black hole pair nearest Earth is locked in a violent cosmic dance

By Robert Lea published

A powerful and spectacular cosmic dance that began a billion years ago will lead to a collision and merger between two galaxies and the supermassive black holes at their hearts.

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A rendering of the Boom Supersonic Overture in flight above the clouds.

American Airlines orders 20 Boom Supersonic passenger jets

By Brett Tingley published

The world's largest airline has agreed to buy 20 Boom Supersonic Overture jets, expected to carry passengers at twice the speeds of conventional passenger aircraft.

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Mars explorers could harvest oxygen from the atmosphere using plasma

By Andrew Jones published

An international team of researchers has devised a plasma-based approach to producing oxygen on Mars to support exploration.

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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Sunday, April 3, 2022, as the Artemis I launch team conducts the wet dress rehearsal test at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission: Live updates

By Tariq Malik published

See the latest news about NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission here.

Artist's illustration of the Orion module orbiting the moon.

Artemis 1: The first step in returning astronauts to the moon

By Colin Stuart published

Reference Artemis 1 is the first stage of the Artemis program designed to return astronauts to the moon. The uncrewed mission will travel to the moon and back.

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a small boxy satellite

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission will carry the world's 1st deep-space biology experiment

By Stefanie Waldek published

Scientists will study the effects of radiation on yeast in preparation for long-duration crewed missions to deep space.

The asteroid Ryugu, as seen by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft on June 30, 2018.

Asteroid Ryugu contains dust older than the solar system

By Tereza Pultarova published

Ancient grains of dust that are older than the solar system itself have been found in samples from asteroid Ryugu brought to Earth by the Japanese Hayabusa2 spacecraft nearly two years ago.

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Probing the Red Planet: Finding past life at Jezero Crater

By Leonard David published

Perseverance Mars rover is gathering up samples of Martian rock and soil that could help tease out an answer concerning past life on Mars.

NASA's Mars rover Perseverance collected its 12th Red Planet rock sample on Aug. 3, 2022.

Perseverance Mars rover bags 12th Red Planet rock sample

By Mike Wall published

NASA's car-sized Perseverance Mars rover drilled out and sealed up its 12th rock sample on Wednesday (Aug. 3), its fourth such operation in less than a month.

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The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars for 10 years. Here's what we've learned.

By Stefanie Waldek published

Curiosity landed on Mars on Aug. 5, 2012, with one main goal: to determine whether the planet was once habitable. In 10 years, it has answered that question and many others.

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There's a lot going in space this year. Check out our up-to-date space launch schedule and calendar here!

Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

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Should you buy a DSLR camera?

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With mirrorless cameras rapidly gaining popularity, is it still worth investing in a DSLR camera?

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Perseid meteor shower of 2022 thrills stargazers despite bright moon (photos)

By Tariq Malik published

Stargazers around the world captured some dazzling views of the Perseid meteor shower as it peaked overnight Friday and Saturday (Aug. 12-13)

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Wedding bells ring in new 'Star Wars' novel 'The Princess and the Scoundrel' (exclusive)

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Writer Beth Revis discusses her new "Star Wars" novel, "The Princess and the Scoundrel"

Nope star Daniel Kaluuya looking up in the film's poster.

'Nope' sound designer Johnnie Burn reveals secrets of the sci-fi film's alarming soundscape (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

An interview with British sound designer Johnnie Burn on his masterful work for the sci-fi film "Nope."

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'Event Horizon' at 25: Director Paul W.S. Anderson on his cult sci-fi film's stylish nightmares (exclusive)

By Jeff Spry published

Director Paul W.S. Anderson recalls making Event Horizon for the sci-fi classic’s 25th birthday

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Artist's illustration of the Orion module orbiting the moon.

Artemis 1: The first step in returning astronauts to the moon

By Colin Stuart published

Reference Artemis 1 is the first stage of the Artemis program designed to return astronauts to the moon. The uncrewed mission will travel to the moon and back.

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There's a lot going in space this year. Check out our up-to-date space launch schedule and calendar here!

Space calendar 2022: Rocket launches, sky events, missions & more!

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

Reference Here's a guide to all the rocket launches and astronomical events in 2022, as well as milestones for space missions, anniversaries and conferences.

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Someone hoding a camera pointing towards a sunlit forest

Should you buy a DSLR camera?

By Kimberley Lane published

With mirrorless cameras rapidly gaining popularity, is it still worth investing in a DSLR camera?