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US and China will need to discuss moon mission plans, NASA chief predicts
By Andrew Jones published
NASA and China will need to discuss exchanges of data and mission plans as the two sides move to build sustainable presences on the moon, according to NASA chief Bill Nelson.
ISS leaks among 50 'areas of concern' for astronaut safety: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
Troubleshooting the leaking ISS is ongoing, with NASA and Russia now identifying 50 "areas of concern" and four cracks, according to a media report.
Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time − but designing the reactors that would power them isn't easy
By Dan Kotlyar published
Fission technology is well established in power generation and nuclear-powered submarines, and its application to drive or power a rocket could one day give NASA a faster, more powerful alternative to chemically driven rockets.
Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts
By Andrew Jones published
The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space.
James Webb Space Telescope takes center stage in 'Infinite Cosmos'. Author Ethan Siegel explains it all (exclusive)
By Jeff Spry published
An exclusive interview with "Infinite Cosmos'" astrophysicist author Ethan Siegel.
NASA extends tiny CAPSTONE probe's moon mission to December 2025
By Leonard David published
NASA has extended its CAPSTONE moon mission through December 2025, allowing the cubesat to continue its pioneering exploration work.
NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries
By Joel S. Levine published
Scientists know quite a bit about the surface of Mars from robotic missions, but there are still many unexplored geologic features that could tell researchers more about the solar system’s formation.
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches NASA's Europa Clipper probe to explore icy Jupiter ocean moon (video)
By Josh Dinner published
Europa Clipper launched today (Oct. 14) atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida, kicking off a highly anticipated astrobiology mission to the Jupiter ocean moon Europa.
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