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A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flightABC News - 2d -
Earth’s Mini-Moon Was Probably a Piece of Its Real Moon
Scientists think a small rock discovered near Earth last August was hurled into space by an ancient impact on the lunar surface.The New York Times - 3d -
SpaceX's moon launch marks another win for private space companies
While SpaceX is not the sole new launch company, it has set the pace for reducing the cost and increasing the reliability of space launches.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster during test flight
While the Starship is lost, the mission's first-stage booster successfully returned to the launch tower, where it was caught by the tower's robotic arms.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX says its Starship spacecraft broke up midflight as videos of debris emerge online
SpaceX said its Starship space vehicle broke up during a flight meant to test the megarocket's capabilities. Videos on social media appeared to show debris streaming across the sky.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
SpaceX’s Starship test flight ends in failure after spacecraft is destroyed
Rocket’s six engines appeared to shut down one after another after nearly nine minutes, while booster returned. SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight on Thursday, but the ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
As Trump Heads to White House, Bolsonaro May Be Headed to Jail. Why?
Three reasons help explain why the two politicians have faced such contrasting fates.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Moon added to list of threatened cultural sites for first time
Potential looting and commercial trips pose risk to artefacts left by lunar landings, says World Monuments Fund. The moon has been placed on a list of threatened heritage sites, owing to fears of ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
World Monuments Fund Puts Moon on List of At-Risk Sites
The organization said that more than 90 important sites on the moon could risk destruction if space tourism is left unregulated.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know
Robotic vehicles from Firefly Aerospace of Texas and Ispace of Japan parted ways early Wednesday after being launched on the same SpaceX rocket. Both are aiming for the lunar surface.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
WATCH: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifts off for 45-day visit to moon
A SpaceX rocket took off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida early Wednesday morning carrying two lunar landers.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
2 privately built moon landers carried into space by SpaceX rocket
Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey
SpaceX has launched a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business up thereABC News - Jan. 15 -
After a Naming Contest, Cardea Joins the Celestial Ranks as a Quasi-Moon
The WNYC science program “Radiolab” partnered with the International Astronomical Union to solicit nearly 3,000 submissions. The Roman goddess of doorways and transitions won out.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
SpaceX to launch two lunar landers in new mission to the moon
Just after midnight Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to lift off, carrying a pair of lunar landers that will try to touch down on the moon in the coming months. One was built by a Japanese ...CBS News - Jan. 14 -
A Stargazers’ Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come
On Monday night you may have a chance to witness the moon obscuring the Red Planet at its brightest, as well as a comet’s closest approach to the sun.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Where to see the first full moon of 2025
Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream.
The Trump ally wants the U.S. to forgo the lunar surface for the red planet. He faces one problem: Congress.Politico - Jan. 13 -
When to view the first full moon of 2025, January's Wolf Moon
The Wolf Moon will appear full for three days, starting Sunday evening and into Wednesday morning.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
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Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Spacecraft buzzes Mercury's north pole and beams back stunning photos
A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury's north poleABC News - Jan. 9 -
The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves
Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research findsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss
Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Three Classic '90s Sailor Moon Films Are Getting A Blu-Ray Collection Next Month
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Three-Film Collection ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots
Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.Wired - Jan. 8 -
‘Kiss and capture’: scientists offer new theory on how Pluto got its largest moon
Findings suggest Charon collided with dwarf planet and then pair briefly rotated together before separating. It sounds like one of Kipling’s Just So Stories but it is rooted in science: experts ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
DMC and Niko Moon launch initiative for addiction support at concerts
DMC of Run-DMC and country star Niko Moon join forces with "One Million Strong" to create sober-friendly spaces at concerts, helping fans and artists affected by addiction.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Elon Musk Calls Out NASA’s Moon Ambitions: ‘We’re Going Straight to Mars’
NASA has plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis mission—but Elon Musk’s preference for Mars could have influence in the Trump administration.Wired - Jan. 4 -
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Venus rewards stargazers with appearance next to moon
Second rock from sun visible with naked eye in clear skies in areas with low light pollution. Stargazers have been treated to seeing the planet Venus as it made an appearance next to the moon.. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers
The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
To the moon, an asteroid and beyond: The biggest space missions ahead in 2025
The year 2025 promises to be packed with space exploration, including robotic expeditions to the moon, a new observatory and a rendezvous with an asteroid.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2
