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The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured this photo of a crescent Earth on April 6, 2026, as they began passing behind the moon.
Watch NASA's update on accelerating Artemis moon plans today

By Mike Wall Published

NASA will provide an update about its Artemis III mission and its plans to land astronauts on the moon during a press conference today (Oct. 23). Here's how to watch it live.

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Artemis
An Indian PSLV rocket launches the Chandrayaan-1 moon mission on Oct. 21, 2008 EDT (Oct. 22 local time in India).
On this day in space! Oct. 21, 2008: India launches its 1st mission to the moon with Chandrayaan-1

By Hanneke Weitering Published

1, 2008, the Indian Space Research Organization launched its first mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered.

Space Exploration
NASA astronaut Luke Delaney conducts botany experiments on the ISS.
Space botanist conducts plant experiments in orbit | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd Published

NASA astronaut Luke Delaney conducts botany experiments on the ISS.

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Human Spaceflight
A composite image of Blue Origin’s Blue Moon lander (left) and SpaceX’s Starship lander (right) on the lunar surface.
When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines (and an Artemis III update)

By Josh Dinner Published

NASA has updated the timeline for its Artemis III mission and mapped out the expected progress for SpaceX and Blue Origin's respective moon landers.

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Artemis
An ICEYE synthetic aperture radar satellite image of the Kerch Strait Bridge, or Kerch Bridge, which connects mainland Russia with Crimea.
Russian satellite plays 'cat-and-mouse' with a commercial US spacecraft likely used by Ukraine. But why the risky close encounter?

By Mike Wall Published

A Russian satellite just conducted a startlingly close approach of a private American Earth-observing satellite. What was the goal of the controversial maneuver?

Satellites
Artist's illustration of SpaceX catching the upper stage of its Starship megarocket, something the company expects to do on the vehicle's 15th test flight.
SpaceX will attempt 1st-ever double Starship rocket catch on next test launch, a 'profound technology milestone,' Elon Musk says

By Mike Wall Published

SpaceX will try to recover both Starship stages during the megarocket's next test flight, which is expected to take place in November, according to Elon Musk.

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Launches & Spacecraft
The Soviet Union's Zond 8 spacecraft, the last in a series of lunar spacecraft, captured this image of Earthrise on Oct. 24, 1970.
On this day in space! Oct. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union launches last-ever Zond moon mission

By Hanneke Weitering Published

On Oct. 20, 1970, the Soviet Union launched the Zond 8 spacecraft on a mission to the moon. Here's why it mattered.

Space Exploration
Artist's illustration of Blue Origin's robotic Blue Moon Mark 1 lander on the moon.
Jeff Bezos is playing the long game with Blue Origin (op-ed)

By Daniel Biedermann Published

If Blue Origin goes public, it will have to meet the expectations of shareholders. Jeff Bezos may therefore want to establish a stronger business before committing to a listing.

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Private Spaceflight
A supercomputer is about to launch to the moon aboard a rover named FLIP

By Chelsea Gohd Published

And yes, it has AI.

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Space Exploration
Artist's illustration of a debris-spawning event in Earth orbit that could cause or contribute to the Kessler Syndrome.
Could a $200K bond for satellites paid before launch prevent a space junk disaster in orbit? Here's why some scientists think so

By Tereza Pultarova Published

The space around Earth is turning into a junkyard. Researchers think a refundable deposit scheme could force satellite operators to clean up their act before a tipping point is reached.

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