NASA’S Lunar Trailblazer Hitches Ride to the Moon to Map Water for Astronauts
Lunar Trailblazer, an orbiter that shared a launch on Wednesday with the commercial Athena lander, will help scientists understand where the moon’s water is, and what form it takes.
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Space mission aims to map water on surface of the moon
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Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena launched to the moon
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New lunar lander set to launch to the Moon’s south pole
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Another lunar lander is heading to the moon. Here's what to know about its complex mission.
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The Lunar Economy Is Coming
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Mark Kelly, brother hit back at Musk's attack on astronaut
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Space station’s lack of dirt may damage astronauts’ health, says study
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Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom
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Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Launches on Journey to the Moon
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Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth, NASA says
2024 YR4 now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, NASA said.CBS News - 2d -
Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities
Research in Chile could help to provide drinking water for some of the world's most arid places.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
Finding a way to restore trust in Britain’s water industry
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Study finds hundreds of contaminants in U.S. drinking water
A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, ...CBS News - 19h -
Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry
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Fortnite Map Changes In Chapter 6 Season 2
The new Fortnite map is here, giving the island a GTA-like makeover with several tightly-packed city elements, Black Markets to shop at, and new vehicles driving around with lots of loot up for ...GameSpot - 6d -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
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Avowed - Full Galawain's Tusks Map And Points Of Interest
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Avowed - Full Shatterscarp Map And Points Of Interest
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The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East
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With Video Mapping, Destination Weddings Can Happen Anywhere
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Hazel Scott, a trailblazing entertainer and activist, was silenced. A PBS doc brings her to light
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Elon Musk in row with Danish astronaut over claim Biden abandoned ISS pair
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Asteroids are headed this way – oh no! Are we all doomed? | First Dog on the Moon
Definitely maybe but probably not. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog ...The Guardian - 6d -
Watch: EastEnders star says wife not over the moon at Martin's exit
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Intuitive Machines’ stock climbs as second moon-landing mission launches
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