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Athena, Next U.S. Commercial Moon Lander, Is Set for Spectacular Lunar Science

February 10, 2025 4 min read Athena, Next U.S. Commercial Moon Lander, Is Set for Spectacular Lunar Science In partnership…

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Risks with current Artemis 3 moon landing plan ‘may be too high,’ NASA safety group says

An annual safety report to NASA has both praise for the agency and also underscores a number of cautionary woes,…

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There’s a tiny chance the asteroid headed for Earth could hit the moon

Artist’s impression of an asteroid nearing the moon NASA/JPL-Caltech Asteroid 2024 YR4 is on a potential crash course with Earth,…

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NASA and General Atomics test nuclear fuel for future moon and Mars missions

The first humans to Mars might someday ride a rocket propelled by a nuclear reactor to their destination. But before…

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See Mars next to a nearly full moon in the sky tonight

The moon makes for an excellent guide to see Mars in the night sky tonight. As the sun sets this…

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Hopping robot will hunt for moon water on China’s 2026 lunar mission

China is preparing to launch a pioneering mission to the moon next year to search for definitive evidence of water…

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What brand of golf ball did Alan Shepard hit off the moon? The world may never know

Carlos Villagomez owns a golf ball that he believes was flown to the moon. If indeed it was, he may…

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NASA’s Europa Clipper snaps its 1st starry image en route to Jupiter’s icy moon

This week, NASA released the first image from the Europa Clipper spacecraft’s voyage. The image is a mosaic of a…

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Europe signs contract for its 1st moon lander, Argonaut

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract for a moon lander that’s expected to last for years in…

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How to see Jupiter ‘kiss’ the moon tonight — before Mars breaks them up this weekend

The bright moon is about to host some special guests in the night sky: On two nights this week, you’ll…

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