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Artemis II: as humans return to the Moon, which of these 4 futures will we choose?

The four Artemis II astronauts who looped around the Moon this week are expected to splash down soon. NASA’s grand mission spells a return to human deep-space travel, with renewed interest in building a long-term Moon base.

The Conversation

Artemis II crew hails ‘golden age of space travel’ as they prepare for return

Crew fielded questions of trip with ‘limitless potential’ from members of the Congress ahead of splashdown

The Guardian - US

‘First contact’ that may have led to complex life on Earth finally witnessed by scientists

On the shores of the west coast of Australia lies a window to our past: the stromatolites and microbial mats of Gathaagudu (Shark Bay).

The Conversation

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How Artemis II astronauts are preparing for splashdown after moon mission

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will continue preparations for their return to Earth. The astronauts begin configuring the Orion capsule for re-entry, stowing equipment, securing cargo and adjusting crew seats. As part of the day’s schedule, the crew…

The Independent UK

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.'

Space

“Deport Him Back To Narnia”: Internet Slams Peter Dinklage’s Casting In FX Sci-Fi Series

Peter Dinklage faces backlash after joining Alien: Earth season 2 as past comments resurface.

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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.

Space

The Cascadia Subduction zone isn’t shutting down – but it’s more complicated than we thought

Recent seismic imaging off Vancouver Island has revealed something extraordinary: a tear in the subducting oceanic plate beneath the Cascadia Subduction Zone.

The Conversation

Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return

The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth

The Independent UK

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.

Space

Is space exploration worth the money and effort?

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Zoe Williams in which she argued the space race was pointless

The Guardian - UK

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.

Space

'Riding a fireball through atmosphere': How Artemis II astronauts will return to Earth

The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California.

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The Conversation

How Nasa’s Artemis II mission rediscovered the majesty and mystery of the Moon

On April 10, Artemis II – humanity’s first mission to the Moon in more than half a century – will draw to a close when the Orion capsule carrying four crew members detaches from its service module.

Total Film

Alien: Earth creator set to remake cult hit Argentinian supernatural horror movie about violent, supernatural occurrences that plague a small neighborhood

Noah Hawley is set to direct the English-language remake of Terrified

Tom’s Guide

NASA just shared jaw-dropping Artemis II wallpapers — here's how to set them on your Mac or Windows PC

Learn how to download and set NASA's Artemis II mission photos as your desktop background.

Fortune

Nutella jumps on the best product placement money can’t buy: A trip to the far side of the Moon

The chocolate-hazelnut spread goes where no other spread has gone before. Now the company is eating up the free product placement within the Orion spacecraft.

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'We all pretty much broke down right there': Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts' emotional moment near the moon

Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.

The Times of India

Taste the soil: London’s Museum of Edible Earth invites visitors to eat dirt from around the world

London’s Museum of Edible Earth invites visitors to taste soil from around the world, exploring the ancient practice of geophagy. The exhibition blends science, culture and art to explain why people have consumed earth for centuries. Through curated samples and research-backed insights, it challenges modern ideas of food while highlighting…

The Independent UK

What time will Artemis II splashdown? Astronauts prepare for final stage of moon mission

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Light pollution has brightened Earth by 16% since 2014, satellites find

Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.

The Conversation

Why small discoveries (as well as big ones) have the power to inspire

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

Space

Artemis 2 mission sends 'Kerbal Space Program' player numbers soaring to the Mun

Anything NASA can do, you can do too.

Salon

The new race to the moon has begun

Trump wants a geopolitical win in outer space, while cutting millions from NASA

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