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‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps

Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing on Artemis IV in 2028

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'This is actually taking a page out of the Communist Party playbook': New White House proposal could deny scientists funding based on their political opinions

"It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."

Space

Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

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Why Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' feels like the most exciting sci-fi release of the year

The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.

Space

How should we handle alien detection in a world of AI, deepfakes and social media? This committee is writing the rulebook

As Steven Spielberg's alien conspiracy thriller "Disclosure Day" heads to theaters, Space.com talks to the astronomer who has led efforts to make sure any real alien detection will not be kept a secret.

Space

Watch the Jupiter-Venus conjunction unfold live online today

The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.

Space

Meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs helped create underground life haven for eight million years

Scientists made the finding by analysing samples taken from the Chicxulub crater in Mexico

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Scientists propose spraying chemicals into Earth's magnetic field to protect us from powerful solar storms

Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope weighs 'sleeping giant' black hole from 10 billion light-years away — and it's 6 billion times our sun's mass

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, and with a little help from Einstein, astronomers have "weighed" a sleeping giant, a dormant supermassive black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away.

Space

Why do Venus and Jupiter meet up in the sky so often? It's a symptom of a solar system that supports life on Earth

As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.

Space

'Evolution' at 25: A perfect fusion of 'Ghostbusters' and 'Men in Black' that's become a sci-fi comedy classic

Pour out a bottle of Head & Shoulders for Ivan Reitman's Evolution on its 25-year anniversary.

Space

This former Paralympic athlete could become the 1st person with a physical disability to live in orbit

European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.

Space

Letter: Dame Bridget Ogilvie obituary

Mary Rice writes: Bridget Ogilvie had a wicked sense of humour

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX just launched — and landed — a Falcon 9 rocket booster for the 35th time. That's a new record. (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026. The first stage booster flew for a record 35th time.

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Challenges of treating and living with a brain injury

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Ian Sample on how early intensive rehabilitation after a stroke or head injury is crucial for recovery

The Guardian - UK

Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs

Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicines

Space

Don't miss Jupiter and Venus meet in a dazzling conjunction tonight: Here's where and when to look

Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.

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Astronaut spots Mount Vesuvius from space | Space photo of the day for June 8, 2026

"From orbit, volcanoes are some of the most beautiful natural sights."

Space

'It's very aesthetically pleasing.' Prada and Axiom just revealed the stylish cooling suit Artemis astronauts will wear under their spacesuits on the moon

Prada (yes, that Prada) and Axiom Space are taking spacesuits up a notch with this liquid cooling ventilation garment.

The Independent UK

The ancient Chinese herb that transforms hair loss: ‘Studies now confirm this isn’t folklore’

Herb not just slows hair loss, but also creates conditions that support regeneration, scientists say

Space

Rare daytime meteor shower peak this week — here's how to see (and even hear) them

Most meteor showers are seen after dark, but the Arietids offer a rare chance to spot shooting stars in the dawn sky.

Space

Is this the next Artemis crew? A look at the astronauts on NASA's shortlist

On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year. Here's a look at the contenders.

The Independent UK

The natural compound that temporarily reverses advanced dementia symptoms

Magic mushroom ingredient may enable temporary cognitive function improvement in Alzheimer's patients

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