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SpaceX could lose contract for Artemis 3 astronaut moon-landing mission, acting NASA chief says: 'The problem is, they're behind'
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX has long held the contract to land NASA's Artemis 3 astronauts on the moon a few years from now. But the agency plans to reopen the bidding, according to acting NASA chief Sean Duffy.

Hubble spies a glowing 'starburst ring' | Space photo of the day for Oct. 20, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures the glittering spiral galaxy NGC 6951, where a central bar fuels a spectacular ring of newborn stars.

NASA's Artemis Program: Live updates
By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner last updated
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.

Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts spacewalk outside the International Space Station today
By Mike Wall published
Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritskiy will conduct a spacewalk outside the ISS today (Oct. 16), and you can watch it live.

Did a NASA exoplanet-hunting balloon really 'crash' in Texas? Not according to the scientist behind the flight
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA launched an exoplanet-hunting experiment Oct. 1 despite the government shutdown. After the mission's end on Oct. 2, news reports got a little confused.

NASA lays off 550 employees at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in sweeping 'realignment' of workforce
By Anthony Wood published
NASA has announced a new wave of layoffs at its Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as the agency undergoes a sweeping "realignment" of its workforce.

NASA's Lunar Electric Rover rolls across Arizona | Space photo of the day for Oct. 9, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
NASA's Lunar Electric Rover was tested in Arizona's rugged desert terrain to simulate lunar exploration and refine designs for future missions.

Bill Nye and the Planetary Society hold 'Save NASA Science' day of action on Capitol Hill
By Josh Dinner published
"When it comes to exploration, there is no private option."
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