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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 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.
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.
A groundbreaking space partnership launches this week to protect our planet from solar storms. The SMILE mission will help scientists predict dangerous space weather before it strikes.
Despite fuel leaks, engine failures, and a broken sampling system, Japan's Hayabusa probe completed a seven-year journey in 2010 to deliver the first asteroid dust ever returned to Earth. The mission failed in almost every way it was supposed to work, yet succeeded in answering a fundamental question about where meteorites come from.
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.
After 165 days aboard the International Space Station, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui says his crew's successful mission shows what countries can accomplish when they work together. The veteran space explorer marked his second—and likely final—long-duration flight by celebrating international cooperation.
Space agencies have discovered 95% of large asteroids that could threaten Earth, and none are heading our way. New telescopes launching soon will help scientists find and track the smaller ones even faster.
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.
A new AI tool scanned 100 million Hubble Space Telescope images in just two and a half days, discovering over 800 never-before-documented cosmic objects hiding in plain sight. The breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can unlock decades of space data faster than humans ever could.
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.
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