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NASA to resume ISS spacewalks in 2025 after spacesuit leak

"It's just a matter of when is the right timing."

Space

NASA's Perseverance rover gets stunning view of big Mars crater from slippery slope (video, photos)

NASA's Perseverance rover took a break from its Mars mountaineering expedition recently to survey its old stomping grounds.

Space

Halloween Comet Disintegrates Near Sun, NASA Confirms

The Halloween comet, C/2024 S1, disintegrated before Halloween, observed by NASA, providing insights into comet behavior and the challenges of studying cos...

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NASA chief says reported calls between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be ‘concerning’

SpaceX previously told The Independent claims of conversations between the billionaire and Russian presidents were ‘unsubstantiated’ and ‘misleading’

The Independent UK

'Halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun

NASA says a recently discovered comet has broken apart as it approached the sun

The Independent UK

Distorted galaxy whizzes through crowded cluster in new Hubble Telescope image

A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures the galaxy IC 3225 with a comet-like tail of gas streaming from its central disk as it moves through the Virgo Cluster.

Space

Who's in your commercial? Capital One ad stars (unnamed) astronaut

A banker, an athlete and an astronaut walk onto a stage... No, that is not the setup for a joke, but rather the premise behind a new commercial starring a veteran NASA space traveler.

Space

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Halloween is here! Don't miss these 7 hidden gem horror films — and their cosmic counterparts

In time for Halloween, we present seven terrifying cosmic monsters — and to meet your thirst for scares, we've added must-watch horror movies to this witches brew.

Space

Remember the ‘alien’ signal sent by Mars orbiter? It’s just been decoded

What coded message conveys is still up for debate and discussion

The Independent UK

NASA chief says talks between Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin would be 'concerning'

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has expressed concerns over reports that SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Space

Earth from space: Massive blue 'melt pond' in Arctic glacier is an eerie sign of things to come

A 2014 photo shows a massive, iceberg-littered pool of vibrant blue meltwater sitting alone on top of a glacier in Alaska. Similar "melt ponds" are becoming increasingly common in the Arctic due to climate change and are further accelerating the rate of ice loss across the region.

LiveScience

NASA delays budget-cut decision about Hubble and Chandra space telescopes

A decision to cut spending on the Hubble Space Telescope by 10% and on the Chandra X-ray Observatory by 40% has been postponed.

Space

Nasa spots shocking ‘green spots’ on Mars

Perseverance rover found surprising marks after examining a part of the Martian surface

The Independent UK

Boeing considers selling its space business, including Starliner: report

Boeing may sell its space business in the wake of troubles with its Starliner spacecraft program, according to a new report. But the discussions are at 'an early stage.'

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Mysterious features on asteroid Vesta may be explained by saltwater

Temporary flows of saltwater could explain mysterious gullies and fan-shaped deposits spotted across asteroid Vesta.

Space

Watch comet ATLAS burn up as it flies into the sun (video)

Watch Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) make a death dive into the sun today (Oct. 28) in this eerie footage from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft.

Space

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut released from hospital, returns to Houston

The NASA astronaut who was hospitalized for a night after the splashdown of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission has been released and is doing well, according to the agency.

Space

Artemis 2 astronauts train for emergencies with Orion spacecraft ahead of 2025 moon launch (photos)

How do you get ready for a moon mission? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like.

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NASA generated $76 billion for US economy in 2023, report says

NASA's efforts in science, exploration and beyond are helping drive significant economic growth across America, according to an agency study.

Space

Europe's bold 'Explore 2040' campaign aims to get astronauts to the moon and Mars

ESA's 'Explore 2040' strategy sets its sights on low Earth orbit, the moon and Mars, demanding greater innovation and increased European presence in space.

The Independent UK

Bizarre ‘pet cloud’ appears yet again above exact same spot in New Zealand

Could tends to be mistakenly interpreted as flying saucers, UK Met Office says

Space

Chile and Cyprus join Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration

Chile and Cyprus have signed the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration coalition to 47.

Space

New study of Apollo 16 moon samples reveals hidden lunar history

Soil-like pebbles in moon samples brought home by Apollo 16 astronauts have revealed new details about lunar history.

Space

What next for NASA's Europa Clipper? The long road to Jupiter and its moons

NASA Europa Clipper mission is on its way to Europa, but it has some stops to make before it investigates the habitability of the icy ocean moon of Jupiter, including a Mars trip and a brief return to Earth.

LiveScience

Space photo of the week: Hubble spots a stellar 'H-bomb' exploding in Aquarius at 1 million mph

A pulsating red star and its spectacular nebula have been captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

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