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Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon

While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: “Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?”

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Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?

At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles south-east of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the Moon.

The Conversation

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long-term lunar presence

The next U.S. trip to the Moon isn’t about planting a flag. It’s about learning how to live and work there.

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Florida space coast cities abuzz before Nasa’s Artemis launch: ‘At the doorstep of the future’

Cape Canaveral and Titusville, long ghost towns after 1969 moon landing, have witnessed space industry ‘renaissance’

The Guardian - US

Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?

Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.

Space

The first moon landing captivated the world. Can a new return visit do the same?

The first lunar mission since 1972 is about to lift off. It may not be as groundbreaking as the Apollo flights, but don’t write off the fascination the moon still exerts, says Guardian writer Paul Owen

The Guardian - UK

Andy Weir Says One Thing We’ve Accepted About Matt Damon In The Martian Actually Doesn’t Make Scientific Sense

We all believed it.

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No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a ‘college’ in the middle of the desert?

Two hundred miles from LA, an off-grid community with roots in Burning Man offers an unorthodox educational experience – is Mars College the future?

The Guardian - US

Breakthrough Research Identifies Pig Semen Ingredient as Key to Eye Drops That Halt Spread of Cancer

Scientists in China have developed eye drops from pig semen that halted tumor growth in mice, potentially offering a less invasive treatment for childhood eye cancer.

International Business Times UK

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

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

Humans love the idea of moving to Mars, but NASA’s newest sperm research may change our minds

Space: the final frontier!

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Elon Musk's Mars Colony Dreams At Risk As Human Sperm Loses Direction In Space: Report

New research reveals that human sperm struggles in microgravity, posing challenges for reproduction in space and Mars colonisation plans.

International Business Times UK

'For All Mankind' season 5: Release date & how to watch Apple TV's alt-history space show

'We will not back down! It's high time we bring Mars back under control.'

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Euronews

Space creature or humble potato? What NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s latest photo actually shows

As technologies to grow food in space see increasing popularity, NASA astronaut Don Pettit sheds more light on his space farming hobby.

International Business Times UK

NASA Plans 'Planet-Hopping' Spacecraft Powered by Nuclear Fission to Explore Mars and Beyond in 2028

NASA nuclear spacecraft 2028 plans reveal a bold mission powered by nuclear fission, raising questions about safety, innovation, and the future of space exploration beyond Mars.

The Conversation

From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

The central premise of the blockbuster film “Project Hail Mary” is a long-shot mission with a familiar goal: Save humanity from extinction. While the details of the threat facing humanity are new to this story, moviegoers are used to bingeing on popcorn while watching a heroic quest to save the…

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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Inverse

Why Apple’s Boldest Sci-Fi Show Had To Start The Martian Revolution

Inverse talks to the showrunners and cast of 'For All Mankind' Season 5 to establish the seeds of the Martian Revolution and look toward the future.

Space

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?

International Business Times UK

NASA's $20B Moon Base Means Humans Could Live on the Lunar Surface by 2032 — Here's What Life Will Look Like

NASA's $20 billion plan aims to build a permanent lunar base near the south pole by 2032. The project involves a three-phase strategy, international partnerships, and competition with China to establish continuous human presence on the moon.

International Business Times UK

Sperm in Space Struggle to Navigate Microgravity: What This Means for Human Reproduction on Mars

Adelaide University research reveals significant challenges for human reproduction in space, highlighting microgravity's impact on sperm navigation

Tom’s Guide

After watching the 'For All Mankind' season 5 premiere, I’m glad one of my favorite shows is back — even if it’s a bit of a mess

Apple's most ambitious show is back for a fifth season. Here's what you need to know to get up to speed with "For All Mankind."

The Independent UK

Sperm could struggle to fertilise eggs in space, first study of its kind finds

Lack of gravity seems to make it difficult for sperm to find their way, researchers say

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"Slay the Spire 2 is the obvious call" for March's biggest banger, Palworld publishing boss says, but "don't sleep" on this cute open-world survival game quietly crushing it on Steam

Blossom: The Seed of Life is a short and sweet sandbox about restoring a planet

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