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ESA astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski filmed breathtaking timelapse videos of Earth and the moon during his 20-day mission aboard the International Space Station. The Polish space traveler conducted 16 scientific experiments while sharing humanity's view from orbit.
Japan's newest space cargo vehicle just wrapped up a perfect first flight, delivering supplies to astronauts and testing breakthrough technologies that could shape the future of space exploration. The HTV-X1 mission marks a major leap forward for JAXA's next generation of spacecraft.
Two major space agencies just signed a historic agreement to send a spacecraft to asteroid Apophis during its rare close flyby of Earth. The mission will gather crucial data to help protect our planet from future asteroid threats.
A rare desert flower unseen for over a decade is getting a second chance through new federal protection efforts. The Barren Valley collomia, a tough little plant that thrives where others can't, could become the next endangered species success story.
Two space agencies are joining forces to study asteroid Apophis when it zooms past Earth in 2029, offering scientists a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn how gravity reshapes space rocks. The mission shows international cooperation reaching new heights in planetary defense.
Japan and Europe just signed a historic agreement to study an asteroid that will fly closer to Earth than satellites in 2029. The mission will help protect our planet from future space rocks.
A breathtaking nine-minute timelapse of Earth and the Moon captured from the International Space Station is giving millions a new perspective on our planet. Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski filmed the stunning footage during a 20-day research mission this summer.
Japan's H3 rocket delivered six satellites to orbit in its first flight since a December failure, marking a crucial comeback for the country's space program. The upgraded three-engine configuration performed flawlessly during Thursday's launch from Tanegashima Space Center.
Japan's space agency successfully launched and landed its first reusable rocket prototype, joining the race to make space travel more affordable. The test brings the country closer to competing with SpaceX in cost-saving space technology.
Japan successfully tested its first reusable rocket prototype, taking a big step toward cheaper space launches. The 40-second flight marks Japan's entry into a technology that could transform space exploration.
Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched six satellites after engineers fixed the flaw that caused last December's mission to fail. The upgraded three-engine configuration worked flawlessly, marking a turning point for the country's newest space program.
Japan's space agency just achieved a major milestone in rocket technology, successfully launching and landing a reusable prototype that could slash the cost of space exploration. The breakthrough puts Japan one step closer to competing in the cost-cutting revolution transforming the global space industry.
Japan's spacecraft just completed one of the closest asteroid flybys ever attempted, racing past a space rock at 11,000 miles per hour. The mission could help scientists learn how to protect Earth from future asteroid threats.
Scientists just witnessed how solar flares really work, and it's changing our ability to predict dangerous space weather. The discovery could help protect our satellites, power grids, and communication systems from future solar storms.
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After weather canceled last year's race, Ethiopia's Mohamed Esa just ran the fastest marathon ever recorded on African soil. Perfect May conditions helped 10 runners shatter course records at Cape Town's bid to become Africa's first World Major Marathon.
After a failed launch attempt left it drifting in space for five years, Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft made a stunning comeback to become Venus's only orbiter and revealed atmospheric secrets no one expected. The mission officially ended in September 2025 after 15 years of groundbreaking discoveries.
A stunning new image from space shows dark volcanic ash scattered across a massive Martian valley where water once flowed 3.5 billion years ago. The discovery adds another piece to the puzzle of Mars' watery past and hints at conditions that may once have supported life.
A European satellite photographed February's annular solar eclipse from orbit, revealing spectacular views most people on Earth couldn't see. The images show the moon creating a perfect glowing ring as it passed between our planet and the sun.
Japan's MMX spacecraft has reached its launch site, ready to bring back the first-ever samples from a Martian moon. If successful, the mission will help scientists solve a 4.5-billion-year-old mystery about how Mars formed.
A BB-8-sized rolling robot saved Japan's moon mission by photographing the crash-landed spacecraft and beaming critical images back to Earth. The palm-sized rover's success shows how tiny, transforming robots could revolutionize future space exploration.
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