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Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station

The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,000 pounds of supplies.

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How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight'

Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning.

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Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026

Artemis 2's Victor Glover and Christina Koch are all smiles after splashdown.

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Artemis 2: Our favorite photos from NASA's historic moon mission

The Artemis 2 mission to the moon beamed back some incredible photos, and we've rounded up the best ones.

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A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns

Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on.

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From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

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'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission

The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis

On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2.

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SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)

Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).

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Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success

NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor.

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Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.

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NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo

Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.

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The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like

A newly released NASA timelapse reveals the moon crossing the sun as seen from deep space, giving the Artemis 2 crew a rare extended view of totality and the solar corona.

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Why I'm hunting for Comet Pan-STARRS right now — before it's too late

A rare long-period comet returns after 170,000 years — here's how to find comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.

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'They’re not shipping cows up to Mars': 'For All Mankind' creators talk scientific accuracy and colonial inspirations behind season 5 (interview)

We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.

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Artemis 2 spies a crescent Earth above the moon's horizon | Space photo of the day for April 10, 2026

Earth shines above the lunar horizon in a new Artemis 2 photo.

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Ripples in spacetime may have revealed 1st evidence of tiny black holes born in the Big Bang

Gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter.

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Where will NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts make their splashdown today?

The Artemis 2 astronauts will return to Earth this evening (April 10) with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Here's where they'll hit the water, and why that spot was chosen.

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The Artemis 2 astronauts got a private 'Project Hail Mary' screening before launch. Here's their verdict

'We all thought that movie was really uplifting and inspiring.'

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Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station

A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.

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'It probably will start a precedent': Why satellite company's withholding of Iran imagery has this expert worried

In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely

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A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know

The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.

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Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.

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1 week until the Lyrid meteor shower lights up April skies: Here's what you need to know

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on April 21-22.

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NASA astronaut Leland Melvin makes a cartoon cameo in latest episode of Disney+'s 'Hey A.J.!'

'I’m proof that if you keep dreaming big, you too can be out of this world.'

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