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NASA crashes spacecraft into asteroid to push it off course in landmark defense test

The Dart spacecraft deliberately plowed into the asteroid Dimorphos in the space agency’s first planetary defense exercise

The Independent UK

NASA wants to accelerate its Artemis missions to the moon. It will need to drop some big hardware to do it.

A big restructuring of NASA's plans to land astronauts on the moon is adding missions and speeding up the timeline, but some hardware might have to be cut loose in the process.

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Did Earth life actually begin on Mars? Asteroid impacts could let microbes planet-hop, study suggests

"Life might actually survive being ejected from one planet and moving to another."

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Stunning Mars image highlights one of Red Planet's oldest cratered regions

Newly released Mars images offer a detailed look at one of the Red Planet's oldest, most heavily cratered regions, a landscape shaped by billions of years of impacts, volcanism and erosion.

Space

Legal fight over SpaceX beach closures hits Texas Supreme Court

The justices are considering the constitutionality of a 2013 law in a lawsuit brought by environmentalist and indigenous groups against the General Land Office and Cameron County.

The Texas Tribune

Good news for the moon: Famous asteroid 2024 YR4 won't smash into it in 2032

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed our lunar companion is safe for now from an asteroid impact.

Space

March is a great time to spot the odd glow of zodiacal light. Here's how to see it

The zodiacal light is at its most visible on the nights surrounding the spring and autumn equinoxes.

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Astronomers unveil largest 3D universe map of its kind, illuminating 'hidden' cosmic structures

Astronomers have unveiled one of the most ambitious maps yet of the early universe, revealing a vast "sea of light" between galaxies that had remained otherwise hidden in previous surveys.

Space

Auroras on Jupiter's giant moon Ganymede look like Earth's northern lights, NASA spacecraft reveals

Ganymede's auroras splinter into small, bright patches — structures that mirror features seen in Earth's own auroral displays.

Space

SpaceX Starlink launch creates gorgeous 'jellyfish' in predawn Florida skies (video, photos)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday (March 4), creating a sky show for early risers.

Space

Russia fixes launch pad damaged by Thanksgiving astronaut launch to the International Space Station

Russia has fixed Site 31 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, the only pad supporting the nation's human spaceflight missions. It had been out of commission since late November.

Space

Spectacular spiral galaxy revealed by James Webb Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 4, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning spiral galaxy 65 million light-years away, revealing glowing dust clouds and stellar nurseries.

Space

NASA is overhauling its Artemis program. What does that mean for humanity's return to the moon?

In a major shakeup of the Artemis program, NASA is adding more missions to its timeline to land astronauts on the moon in 2028.

Space

The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world

From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.

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NASA repairs Artemis 2 moon rocket in hopes of an April lunar launch

NASA has repaired its Artemis 2 rocket, apparently keeping things on track for a possible April launch of the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years.

Space

Japan's private Space One Kairos rocket explodes after launch failure during 3rd test flight

The Japanese company Space One launched its Kairos rocket for the third time ever today (March 4). The rocket failed, as it did on its first two attempts.

Space

This record-breaking quadruple star system is so jam-packed it could fit between Jupiter and our sun

"TIC 120362137 is currently the most compact known 3+1-type quadruple star system."

Space

The world's 1st private space telescope just spotted its 1st star. Here's what it saw.

The world's first commercial space telescope has released its first image as it begins its journey to help track nearby stars that might host habitable exoplanets.

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‘Worm moon’ to be visible to skygazers in the UK on Tuesday

Clear skies are forecast in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, offering a chance to see the full moon.

International Business Times

Rare Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Illuminates the Skies Over North America

A rare blood moon North America event lights up March 3, 2026. See total lunar eclipse timings, viewing tips, and the next North America eclipse.

International Business Times UK

Blood Moon March 3 Time: See the Full Timeline as the Total Lunar Eclipse is Visible in North America, Central Asia, and South America

Explore the rare 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse with a full timeline of phases, global viewing times, and locations where the spectacle can be seen.

Inverse

Artemis 2028 Moon Landing Is On Track — But There's A Catch

NASA has promised Artemis 2 will launch soon. But what about the rest of the planned Moon missions? Here's what to know about the Artemis Moon landing timeline

Space

Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?

Cloud cover outlook for the total lunar eclipse — where the blood moon will be visible.

Space

4 bright planets light up March evenings — here's where and when to look

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Mars shine together after sunset in early March, with Mercury at its best of 2026.

Space

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image | Space photo of the day for March 2, 2026

The JUICE spacecraft captured its first detailed glimpse of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a glowing coma and sweeping tail.

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