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Canadian scientists created detailed digital replicas of two legendary polar exploration ships resting more than 1,000 feet below the ocean surface. The stunning 3D models preserve the final vessels of explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott for future generations.
The island nation of Mauritius just became the 70th country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a global coalition committed to peaceful space exploration and returning humans to the Moon. This small island nation in the Indian Ocean is now helping shape how we explore space together.
NASA's Perseverance rover just sent back a breathtaking selfie from the oldest rocks it's ever explored on Mars. The image shows the robot explorer perched on ancient terrain that could hold secrets about whether life once existed on the Red Planet.
National Geographic filmed Sir Ranulph Fiennes and actor Joseph Fiennes sleeping inside the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The cousins explored Egypt's Eastern Desert and spent an unforgettable night inside the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid.
Scientists at Cranfield University created a 3D-printed robot that moves using only wind power, potentially revolutionizing exploration in deserts, polar regions, and even other planets. The breakthrough means robots can operate indefinitely in hostile environments without battery limitations.
A tennis ball-sized Japanese robot successfully explored the moon on its own, transforming from a sphere into a two-wheeled rover. The adorable SORA-Q marks a new era of small, smart robots that can reach places larger rovers can't.
China just launched the world's first university dedicated entirely to interstellar travel, turning a 70-year-old dream into reality. The new school will train scientists across 14 disciplines to solve the biggest challenges of deep-space exploration.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The signing strengthens international cooperation as humanity prepares to return to the Moon and establish a permanent lunar base.
The African nation of Botswana will become the 68th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a global agreement making space exploration safer and more collaborative. The signing ceremony happens this Thursday at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Morocco became the 64th nation to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, joining a global partnership to explore the Moon and Mars peacefully. The historic signing strengthens the 250-year friendship between Morocco and the United States.
Six more countries just joined a global space treaty that now unites 67 nations in exploring the Moon and Mars safely together. Peru hosted the first South American workshop where nations practiced solving challenges they'll face on the lunar surface.
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.
Germany is building a new mission control center dedicated to future moon and Mars missions, positioning itself as Europe's leader in human space exploration. The facility will employ 200 staff and support operations for NASA's Gateway lunar station by 2030.
The African nation of Botswana just became the 68th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a global agreement promoting peaceful and transparent space exploration. Just one year after launching their first satellite, this landlocked country is building partnerships that could transform their future both on Earth and beyond.
The Sultanate of Oman became the 61st country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing community committed to peaceful, responsible space exploration. The signing marks another milestone in humanity's shared journey back to the Moon and beyond.
Morocco became the 64th country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a global coalition working toward peaceful space exploration and a permanent lunar base. The partnership extends a friendship that began in 1777 when Morocco became the first nation to recognize the United States.
A groundbreaking study reveals we've visually explored an area of the deep ocean floor the size of Rhode Island—and scientists are racing to see more. New technology is making the planet's largest ecosystem more accessible than ever before.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The small Baltic nation is investing in the next generation of researchers who will help humanity return to the Moon.
Jordan became the 63rd country to sign the Artemis Accords, pledging to explore space peacefully and share discoveries with all humanity. The kingdom brings serious engineering talent and a growing space program to the international partnership.
Ireland is signing the Artemis Accords on May 4, joining a growing coalition of nations committed to peaceful, transparent exploration of the Moon and Mars. The international agreement, launched in 2020, now unites more than 50 countries around shared principles for humanity's next giant leap into space.
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