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Blue Origin tests 1st moon lander ahead of lunar launch later this year (photo)
By Josh Dinner published
Blue Origin continues putting its first lunar lander through its paces, testing the spacecraft at NASA centers across the nation to prepare it for its upcoming mission to the moon.

'Star Fox' is returning this summer with a shiny 'Star Fox 64' remake for Nintendo Switch 2 full of unique features
By Fran Ruiz published
We must fight the Lylat Wars... again.

The charred hull of Artemis 2's Orion | Space photo of the day for May 8, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft rests after its flight around the moon, charred from the return to Earth.

On this day in space! May 8, 1962: Centaur rocket explodes during maiden flight
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 8, 1962, NASA's new Centaur rocket exploded in mid-air during its first test flight.

Learn the night sky without an app: May's easiest star-hops for beginners
By Jamie Carter published
Forget apps — May's bright stars and classic spring constellations make this the perfect time to learn the sky the old-fashioned way, one star-hop at a time.

Scientists found 10,000 possible exoplanets hiding in NASA data
By Chelsea Gohd published
It would appear we now have 10,091 candidate exoplanets to go through and confirm.

SpaceX just fired up its 33-engine Starship 'V3' Super Heavy rocket booster. When could it fly? (video)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX just took a big step toward its next Starship test flight, firing up all 33 engines of the vehicle's Super Heavy on the pad in Texas.

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts saw flashes on the far side of the moon that cameras struggle to capture. Here's why scientists are excited
By Leonard David published
The Artemis 2 astronauts saw several impact flashes on the moon during their epic April 6 flyby, observations that have excited scientists and mission planners alike.
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