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China lands on moon's far side in sample retrieval mission

Using a scoop and drill, the lander will aim to collect 2 kg (4.4 pounds) of lunar material and bring it back to Earth.

Venus has more volcanism than previously known: new analysis

"Our study is the first to provide direct proof of lava flows formed during the Magellan mission period."

Maldives a heaven for stargazing: Dr Henry Throop

Dr Henry's most notable work was his pivotal role in NASA's 'New Horizons' mission searching for (and co-discovering) Pluto's smallest moon, Styx.

Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected

The magnetar in this research is believed to spin rapidly, perhaps completing a rotation every few seconds.

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SpaceX capsule splashes down

Crew-5 is remaining on ISS with two other Russians and a third American who shared a Soyuz flight to the ISS in September.

15 October 2022

SpaceX capsule returns crew of four from space station mission

NASA pilot Josh Cassada, 49, and Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, 59, a veteran of four previous spaceflights, were also aboard.

Scientists explain alien comet 'Oumuamua's strange acceleration

A second interstellar object, the comet 2I/Borisov, was discovered visiting our solar system in 2019.

Mexican Congress holds hearing on UFOs featuring 'alien bodies'

NASA is set to discuss findings from the study on Thursday.

14 September 2023

NASA unveils new spacesuit specially tailored for lunar wear

NASA promises that subsequent Artemis missions will include the first person of color on the moon.

NASA names chief of UFO research; panel sees no alien evidence

The new report called the UAP "one of our planet's greatest mysteries."

15 September 2023

White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon

Defining how to implement Coordinated Lunar Time will require international agreements.