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Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.
Wow! Satellite views International Space Station from only 43 miles away (photo)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The International Space Station was caught on camera in an incredible new photo from HEO Robotics, which images satellites using space-based sensors.
Supernova-filled galaxy dazzles in new Hubble Telescope image
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The Hubble Space Telescope recently imaged an actively star-forming galaxy named UGC 9684.
On This Day in Space: May 15, 1963: Last flight of NASA's Mercury program
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On May 15, 1963, NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper launched on the sixth and final crewed flight of the Mercury Program.
Artemis 2 astronauts simulated a day in the life on their moon mission. Here's what they learned (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
How do you get ready for flying to the moon? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like.
Blue Origin targeting May 19 for 1st crewed spaceflight since 2022
By Mike Wall published
Blue Origin is targeting Sunday (May 19) for the six-person NS-25, the company's first crewed spaceflight since August 2022.
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on 50th mission of the year (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched 20 of its Starlink internet satellites today (May 14), on the company's 50th orbital mission of 2024.
New York Times best-selling author revisits 1986 space shuttle tragedy in 'Challenger' (interview)
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Adam Higginbotham was out with his first book when he got the idea. "People often asked me whether I remembered where I was when I heard the news about Chernobyl." He didn't, but recalled Challenger.
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