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Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about Nasa moon mission as launch date nears

NASA’s Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time

The Independent UK

NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts are 'fortunate' to have a private space toilet — Apollo crews pooped in plastic bags

The Apollo astronauts peed into roll-on cuffs and pooped into plastic bags in the presence of their crewmates, but the Artemis 2 spaceflyers will have access to a bona fide bathroom.

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'We work for them, too': Artemis 2 moon mission is for everyone, NASA astronaut Victor Glover says (video)

NASA astronaut Victor Glover says he is not solely focused on milestones for the Artemis 2 mission, but also on how to engage different communities about the crew’s work.

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Making Canadian history: Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is ready for his epic moon mission

Jeremy Hansen grew up in a world with no Canadian astronauts. Soon, the Artemis 2 crewmate wil become the first person from his country to fly around the moon.

Space

Where should we send a real 'Hail Mary' spacecraft? A new study has the answers

A new atlas of 45 potentially habitable planets makes us think of the new film "Project Hail Mary," based on the book by Andy Weir.

Space

Astrophotographer captures spectacular photo of Antennae Galaxies dueling in deep space

The Antennae galaxies are witnessed in the process of merging into a single elliptical galaxy.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 203 — China Rising

On Episode 203 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Namrata Goswami of Johns Hopkins University to examine the potential threats to American leadership in space.

Space

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Meet the Artemis crew being launched to the moon in Nasa’s next lunar leap

The astronauts were candid about how their families feel about the moon mission

The Independent UK

Artemis 2 livestream: Where to watch 4 astronauts launch to the moon today

Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.

Space

UAE doubles down on moon exploration: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre refuses to step back despite NASA’s U-turn on Lunar Gateway

NASA's pivot from the Lunar Gateway to a surface base has prompted the UAE to reaffirm its commitment to lunar exploration. Instead of withdrawing, the UAE is doubling down on its participation in the Artemis program and seeking integration into the new lunar base roadmap, demonstrating flexibility and consistent ambition…

The Times of India

Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA's historic launch around the moon

The Astronauts for NASA's Artemis 2 mission to fly around the moon have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, just five days before their historic mission is scheduled to lift off.

Space

Fireball sightings are surging across the US — here's what's really going on

With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?

Space

NASA astronaut medically evacuated from ISS says he lost ability to speak while in space

‘It was completely out of the blue. It was just amazingly quick,’ Fincke said of the medical crisis

The Independent UK

Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case

New simulations suggest Saturn's rings formed from a shattered moon called Chrysalis, offering clues to the planet's tilt and surprisingly young rings.

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New portrait of the oldest-known supernova | Space photo of the day for March 27, 2026

A NASA X-ray telescope has captured a breathtaking portrait of a supernova remnant, revealing unseen features of the exploded star.

Space

NASA's ambitious 'decade of Venus' exploration may bank on 1 probe: 'Not everything can move forward'

NASA may not be able to move forward with all three of its planned Venus missions as budget pressures force difficult trade-offs across its planetary science portfolio.

Space

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch on April 1?

NASA's long-anticipated Artemis 2 mission — the first crewed flight to the moon in more than half a century — could lift off as soon as April 1. Here's how you can watch it live.

International Business Times

SpaceX Eyes Record IPO Filing This Week at Up to $1.75T Valuation

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to file paperwork for what could become the largest initial public offering in history as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, accelerating plans for a potential June debut that would value the rocket and satellite giant at more than $1.75…

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NASA is developing the '1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft.' What about the Voyager probes?

What is nuclear electric propulsion and how is it different from radioisotope thermoelectric generators?

Evening Standard

Shoot for the Moon: inside the US and China’s rocky race to the lunar south pole

With NASA’s first manned trip to the Moon’s orbit happening next week, the US and China’s race for lunar supremacy is accelerating

Space

Hitting the brakes: Hubble Space Telescope watches doomed comet reverse its spin

The unprecedented observations of comet 41P/Tuttle–Giacobini–Kresák show its rotation slowing, reversing and then speeding up, and jet-like outbursts of gas might be providing the push.

Space

Don't miss the waxing moon swing by the Beehive star cluster March 27

The moon will sweep past the 1,000-strong stellar beehive overnight on March 27-28.

Space

Rattling the Roman Space Telescope | Space photo of the day for March 26, 2026

NASA released a new image of its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope undertaking testing to simulate vibrations experienced during launch.

Space

Incredible new NASA images reveal Saturn in a new light — and it's all thanks to a telescope team-up from Webb and Hubble

Observations from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal Saturn's atmosphere and rings in the most detailed view created to date.

Space

Who is Artemis? Meet the Greek goddess who inspired NASA's return to the moon

From Greek mythology to modern spaceflight, Artemis and her twin brother Apollo connect humanity's first lunar missions to the next era of exploration with Artemis 2 and beyond.

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