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Here's a look at moon landing hits and misses

Landing a spacecraft on the moon has long been a series of hits and misses

The Independent UK

'We're on the moon!' Private Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft made history today (March 2), becoming just the second private vehicle ever to soft-land on the moon.

Space

Firefly ‘Blue Ghost’: The first image from the moon after privately-funded lunar lander touches down

A private lunar lander has touched down on the moon, delivering a drill and other experiments for NASA

The Independent UK

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Amazing Milky Way photo shows Earth from a unique perspective

Our galaxy looks very different from the ISS.

Creative Bloq

Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies

A new delivery of food, fuel and supplies has arrived at the International Space Station by way of a Russian supply ship.

Space

'I think we all know that hope is fading.' Private Odin asteroid probe is tumbling in space

The company AstroForge is working to try and recover the asteroid probe before time runs out.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 150 — Our Listener Special

On Episode 150 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik answer your questions, respond to your comments, and have lined up a number of your most tummy-tickling space jokes.

Space

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From interstellar dust to life beyond Earth: Why scientists can't wait for NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope

A modest NASA space telescope with grand ambitions will soon launch into an orbit around Earth. Here's why scientists are excited about it.

Space

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly past Mars today to adjust its trajectory and position itself for a critical phase of its 1.8-billion-mile (2.9-billion-kilometer) trek to the Jupiter system.

Space

We now know why Mars is so red

Mars became red before it lost its oceans, challenging previous assumptions about its geologic history

Salon

What time will the private Blue Ghost probe land on the moon today? How to watch live. [Updated]

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost probe is expected to land no earlier than Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the wee hours before dawn. Here's what we know.

Space

Scientists warn of consequences as over 800 NOAA workers are fired: 'Censoring science does not change the facts'

Scientists warn that the Trump administration's abrupt firing of hundreds of weather forecasters and climate experts at NOAA will curtail important climate research and result in preventable deaths during extreme weather events and related disasters.

Space

How did Andromeda's dwarf galaxies form? Hubble Telescope finds more questions than answers

A family portrait of the Andromeda galaxy and its orbiting dwarf satellites raises questions about how galaxies evolve.

Space

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket

SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).

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How microbes from Earth can help astronauts adapt to long-term space missions

Astronauts in isolated space habitats could benefit from the intentional fostering of diverse microbes from humanity's evolutionary past, a new study suggests.

Space

1st private spacecraft to attempt to travel beyond the moon appears to be in trouble

Space mining company AstroForge launched its Odin asteroid probe this week, but the mission is suffering from unknown issues.

Evening Standard

All the celebrities that have a strange fascination with space: from Leonardo DiCaprio to Rihanna

Forget Katy Perry, these celebs have had their names down on the space flight list for over a decade. Move over Neil Armstrong, these are the celeb astronauts in waiting

Space

NASA's brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon

NASA's water-hunting Lunar Trailblazer probe is experiencing communication and power issues while it makes its way to the moon following a Feb. 26 launch.

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Evening Standard

How the safety record for SpaceX and Blue Origin compares as Elon Musk's rocket erupts in a ball of flames

Another SpaceX rocket has just exploded during an on-land test

Space

There are 3 private lunar landers headed to the moon right now — a 1st in space history

Three private lunar landers are on their way to the moon right now, a surge of exploration never before seen in spaceflight history.

Space

Watch 'rare' planetary parade online for free today as 7 planets align across the sky (video)

Seven planets will line up for a rare "planetary parade" today (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (1700 GMT).

Evening Standard

How Katy Perry snubbed Elon Musk to join Jeff Bezos' all-female space mission

After years of lobbying Musk to try and take her to Mars, Katy Perry has switched sides to explore space with Jeff Bezos as part of an all-female crew

Space

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch today?

SpaceX is poised to launch Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket on Thursday (March 6). Here's how to watch the action live.

The Guardian - AU

Planetary parade: Mercury falls into line for rare seven-planet alignment

The seven will appear to form a straight line in the night sky in display that won’t be seen again until 2040

Space

Private Athena moon lander beams home gorgeous views of Earth from space (photos)

Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, named Athena, snapped some amazing shots of its home planet shortly after launching atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 26.

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