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Why Mars Base Tech Should Be Tested on the Moon First
By Elizabeth Howell published
The coming generation of moon explorers should consider using lunar habitats as a test bed for future Mars missions, said a representative from the French space agency.

How Japan's Hayabusa2 Stuck Its Landings on the Boulder-Strewn Asteroid Ryugu
By Elizabeth Howell published
Hayabusa2's team — despite encountering a rockier surface than expected — made flawless touchdowns twice on an asteroid. Yet there are no plans for a "Hayabusa3," at least right now.

This Virtual Reality SpaceBuzz Bus Lets You Feel What It's Like to See Earth from Above
By Elizabeth Howell published
A Dutch nonprofit wants to give children around the world a taste of the "overview effect," or the view of Earth from outer space, through virtual reality.

Off-Earth Manufacturing Could Help Astronauts Explore the Moon and Mars
By Elizabeth Howell published
Made In Space's new satellite-construction robot could herald a new generation of autonomous machines working on the moon — and perhaps even Mars.

South Africa Beefing Up Space Weather Expertise
By Meghan Bartels published
South Africa's space agency has existed for just eight years, but the country wants to tackle a crucial challenge in satellite technology: understanding space weather.

For Astronauts on Mars, the Veggie of the Day May Be Asparagus
By Meghan Bartels published
Take it or leaf it: Mars won't offer the sort of veggie options on display at your neighborhood supermarket.

NASA Contractors Build on Shuttle Legacy for Artemis Moonshot
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
NASA's suppliers for Artemis are working together more closely as the agency accelerates its moon plans to land humans on the surface by 2024, company representatives said.

The Next Two Astronauts on the Moon Could Both Be Women, NASA Chief Says
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Could the next two astronauts on the moon both be women? NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine thinks so.
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