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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered methane and unusual carbon dioxide levels in an interstellar comet passing through our solar system. The findings reveal this cosmic visitor formed under completely different conditions than our homegrown comets.
From a cosmonaut's Game Boy aboard Russia's Mir station to Microsoft HoloLens battles with virtual aliens on the ISS, astronauts have been gaming in orbit for over 30 years. These moments of play remind us that even in humanity's most ambitious endeavors, we still need fun.
Hong Kong police superintendent and mother of three Lai Ka-ying made history Sunday night as the first astronaut from Hong Kong to reach space. The successful Shenzhou-23 mission marks a new chapter for Hong Kong's role in China's ambitious space program.
A Soviet lunar rover that went silent in 1971 was rediscovered in 2010, and its laser reflector still bounced signals back to Earth perfectly. The discovery proved that some technology, built right the first time, can survive decades in the harshest conditions imaginable.
Lai Ka-ying just made history as Hong Kong's first astronaut, blasting off aboard China's Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong Space Station. The landmark launch opens a new chapter for space exploration in the region.
Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut, is set to launch aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spacecraft tonight at 11:08 pm Beijing time. After more than a year of rigorous training in Beijing, the Hong Kong-born payload specialist will join her crew in writing a new chapter for the region's space exploration.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman captured stunning color-enhanced moon photos that reveal iron, titanium, and geological treasures invisible to the naked eye. The breakthrough images transform our dusty gray neighbor into a vibrant world of scientific discovery.
Lunar Outpost just raised $30 million to develop Pegasus, a sleek new moon rover that will help build humanity's first permanent lunar base. The Colorado company now has more moon rovers assigned to missions than all other commercial companies combined.
Former NASA astronaut and engineer Mae Jemison joined Neil deGrasse Tyson to discuss the real possibilities of traveling between stars. The conversation brings humanity's greatest exploration dream closer to reality through science and innovation.
Scientists just predicted the weather on a planet 690 light-years away, watching sandy clouds clear from morning to evening. The breakthrough reveals what gas giants really look like beneath their cloudy skies. ---
When Apollo 11's computer threw five alarms during the moon landing, Margaret Hamilton's safety features kept the mission alive. The computer scientist's innovative programming made humanity's first steps on the moon possible.
Four astronauts flew around the moon and came back with a message more powerful than their record-breaking journey: love your neighbors, even your enemies. Their friendship in space inspired millions to build peace right where they are.
Four astronauts preparing to fly around the Moon in 2026 described their historic mission and the moment they'll splash down back on Earth. It's the first time humans will leave Earth orbit in over 50 years.
Four astronauts are gearing up for humanity's first crewed journey to the Moon in over 50 years. The Artemis II mission will take humans farther into space than anyone has traveled since 1972.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has picked up an unusual signal from the dawn of time that could reveal secrets about how our universe began. Scientists are calling the discovery potentially groundbreaking for our understanding of cosmic history.
NASA's Artemis II crew just returned safely from the first human deep-space mission in half a century, and California manufacturers made it possible. From rocket boosters to spacecraft design, the Golden State's factories and engineers powered every stage of this historic journey.
The Artemis 2 crew splashed down safely after becoming the first humans to orbit the Moon in over 50 years. Their successful journey marks a giant leap toward landing astronauts on the lunar surface.
China's Tiangong space station, once barred from international collaboration, now welcomes scientists from 17 countries to conduct experiments in orbit. The platform represents a shift toward open access in space exploration, especially for developing nations.
Four astronauts just returned to Earth after circling the Moon, marking humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. Their successful journey brings us one giant leap closer to landing humans on the Moon again.
The world is racing back to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, with the U.S., China, and India all planning missions by 2030. Four of the original pioneers who walked on lunar soil are still here to witness humanity's return to our closest neighbor.
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