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Do we need a lunar building code to build moon bases safely?
By Leonard David Published
As NASA pushes to build a sustained human presence on the moon, one expert says what's needed is a lunar building code.

A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX
By Josh Dinner Published
Schmidt has also reportedly invested significant sums in the company.

Home again! SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off California coast
By Mike Wall Last updated
A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft returned to Earth today (June 17), ending its monthlong mission to the International Space Station.

NASA discussing bold mission to boost Swift space telescope today: Listen live
By Mike Wall Published
NASA will discuss an ambitious mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope during a press conference today (June 17), and you can listen to it live.

Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That's how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments
By Josh Dinner Published
NASA took an unconventional approach to informing the astronauts of Artemis 3 about their crew assignments.

The critical robot arm on the ISS isn't working properly, but NASA has a plan to fix it
By Elizabeth Howell Published
A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. A spare is already on the station.

NASA chief defends all-male Artemis 3 astronaut crew amid backlash: 'I don't think anyone should be reading into this'
By Elizabeth Howell Published
The four astronauts named to the Artemis 3 crew are all male, but NASA officials emphasized they were selected based on their qualifications and experience.

NASA's ambitious Artemis 3 mission includes 3 giant rocket launches, 2 private moon landers and 1 big question: Can it all work together?
By Josh Dinner Published
NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2027 looks to be one of agency's most complicated missions ever, with three giant rocket launches and two private moon lander prototypes that haven't been built yet.
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