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'Land' your own Blue Ghost with Firefly's moon lander building blocks set
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
As eyes turn to Firefly Aerospace's mission control for the company's first attempt at a moon landing, some watching may notice models of the Blue Ghost lander sitting at the consoles.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 150 — Our Listener Special
By Space.com Staff published
On Episode 150 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik answer your questions, respond to your comments, and have lined up a number of your most tummy-tickling space jokes.

Partial solar eclipse 1 month away: The moon will take a 'bite' out of the sun on March 29
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Don't miss the partial solar eclipse on March 29! Find out where and when to see it, and how to prepare with just one month to go!

From interstellar dust to life beyond Earth: Why scientists can't wait for NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A modest NASA space telescope with grand ambitions will soon launch into an orbit around Earth. Here's why scientists are excited about it.

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Europa Clipper will fly past Mars today to adjust its trajectory and position itself for a critical phase of its 1.8-billion-mile (2.9-billion-kilometer) trek to the Jupiter system.

US Space Operations Command unveils new motto in head banging video: 'Always the hunter'
By Julian Dossett published
US Space Operations Command recently unveiled a new motto: "Semper Venator," Latin for "Always the hunter."

Scientists warn of consequences as over 800 NOAA workers are fired: 'Censoring science does not change the facts'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"Everyone in the United States relies on NOAA in their daily lives whether they realize it or not, something that will come into focus for many in the weeks and months ahead."

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet clears 'major hurdle' ahead of 1st flight (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet recently passed electromagnetic interference testing, moving it one step closer to its first flight.
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