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For the first 4 billion years of Earth’s existence, its continents were dusty, barren and rocky landscapes similar to the surface of Mars. But, around 500 million years ago, this all changed.

The Conversation

SpaceX scrubs first test launch of behemoth Starship

SpaceX says the vessel, which would be most powerful space rocket ever launched, will be key to one day reaching Mars.

Al Jazeera

SpaceX scrubs Starship launch attempt delaying what would be world’s most powerful rocket

SpaceX got the OK from the Federal Aviation Administration and looked to launch what would have been the most powerful rocket to ever blast off from Earth on a suborbital test flight today, but pressure issues scrubbed the attempt.

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Watch SpaceX Starship evolve and explode on the way to its 1st space launch (video)

SpaceX shared a video that charts the journey its massive Starship rocket has taken to get to the launch pad ahead of its first orbital flight test.

Space

SpaceX scrubs 1st space launch of giant Starship rocket due to fueling issue

SpaceX aimed to launch its giant SpaceX rocket to space for the first time ever today (April 17), but it wasn't meant to be.

Space

SpaceX postpones launch of world’s biggest rocket over technical hitch

Elon Musk had tempered expectations ahead of the launch most powerful rocket in history, saying it could fail

Evening Standard

Will the Earth last forever?

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Watch SpaceX Starship rocket launch LIVE stream as it blasts off for first time

It is understood that the company plans for the Starship rocket to one day carry humans to the moon and Mar

Manchester Evening News

SpaceX Starship test flight cancelled minutes before blast-off

Elon Musk says launch of most powerful rocket ever built called off due to ‘pressurisation’ issue

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk’s Space X to launch Starship rocket: What to know

SpaceX is counting down to the first test flight of its Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built.

Al Jazeera

I’ve been in the grip of astrology all my life, so why am I turning my back on the stars?

Smug detractors may roll their eyes, but this ancient art gave me a deep understanding of who I am – until it began to feel restrictive, says author Daisy Jones

The Guardian - UK

Astrophysicists use Exmouth solar eclipse to help solve mystery of why Sun's corona is so hot

A team of Colorado astrophysicists are just some of the scientists from around the globe looking to study the Exmouth solar eclipse.

ABC News

How to build a robot arm that can flex in the moon's frigid south pole

Extreme cold is merciless on machinery. Fluids thicken to useless goo. Rubber seals stiffen and crack.

Los Angeles Times

Jeremy Hansen: Artemis 2 Canadian astronaut will fly around the moon

Jeremy Hansen will be the first non-American to leave low Earth orbit on a moon mission.

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Underwater spacewalks recreate the 'moon' in a giant NASA pool (photos)

NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory has trained spacewalking astronauts in a pool for 30 years. Now a part of the facility is changing to address a forecast demand for moon missions.

Space

What time is SpaceX's 1st Starship and Super Heavy launch on April 17?

SpaceX is counting down to its first ever launch of the world's biggest rocket, its towering Starship vehicle, on April 17, but exactly when the rocket will fly depends on several factors.

Space

Rare red asteroids around Neptune could reveal the secrets of the early solar system

Scientists have observed that some of Neptune's Trojan asteroids are deep red, possibly revealing what asteroids may have been like in the early days of the solar system.

Space

How long does it take to get to Jupiter?

How long it takes to get to Jupiter depends on the position and available technology. Here we explore how long a trip to the gas giant would take.

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Strange radio signals detected from Earth-like planet could be a magnetic field necessary for life

Earth's magnetic field protects life on our blue planet — and astronomers just found evidence of a magnetic field on a rocky exoplanet 12 light-years away.

Space

The Artemis Generation: To the moon — this time to stay! (op-ed)

With NASA's leadership and global involvement, we are entering a period that will define the future of space exploration: the Artemis Generation.

Space

Astrophotographer captures Vela supernova remnant in exquisite detail

Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Vela supernova remnant. The dramatic scene is located in the constellation Vela in the Southern Hemisphere sky.

ABC News

Total solar eclipses attract people from all over the world. Here's why they're so special

Diehard eclipse chasers go to the ends of the Earth to witness the total phase of a solar eclipse. So what makes it so special?

Inverse

If Earth Gets Too Close to the Sun, Extreme Heat Is the Least of Our Problems

The massive Kepler survey found a treasure trove of exoplanets. But a few appear to be in the process of being ripped apart by their home star.

Space

Hours before NASA's Artemis 2 moon crew reveal, I saw a neat slice of space history

Space Center Houston showcases more than six decades of spaceflight history, mapping out how humanity is on the cusp of returning to the moon.

The Independent UK

What to know about 1st test flight of SpaceX's big Starship

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is about to take its most daring leap yet with a round-the-world test flight of its mammoth Starship

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