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SpaceX, NASA to launch 1st mission to study aurora 'electrojets' in Earth's atmosphere

Scientists have been wondering about auroral electrojets for a long time. This mission could change how we understand them.

Space · Mar 4, 2025

Firefly’s ‘Blue Ghost’ lunar lander sends stunning picture of sunrise from Moon

Lander has started operating many of its Nasa payloads

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

NASA delays launch of SPHEREx and PUNCH missions to March 8

NASA is now launching its SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions on March 6 at 10:09 p.m. ET.

Space · Mar 4, 2025

Private Athena moon lander enters lunar orbit ahead of March 6 touchdown try

Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander successfully entered lunar orbit on Monday (March 3), keeping it on track for a touchdown attempt on March 6.

Space · Mar 3, 2025

Sunrise on the moon captured by Blue Ghost spacecraft after NASA and Firefly Aerospace announce successful lunar landing

The Blue Ghost spacecraft has taken its first images of the lunar surface as Firefly Aerospace and NASA celebrate a successful moon landing.

LiveScience · Mar 3, 2025

'America First' on the moon? US must 'dominate' in space, acting NASA chief says during lunar landing

Acting NASA administrator made the comments just before Firefly Aerospace's private Blue Ghost 1 landed on the moon for the agency.

Space · Mar 2, 2025

US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

Firefly says it is the first private company to make a ‘fully successful’ soft landing on the moon.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2025

Second-ever privately funded space craft touches down on moon

Firefly is the second private firm to achieve a soft landing on the moon

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?

A new study reconsiders the controversial findings of NASA's Viking Mars lander in 1976, which some argue may have shown signs of past life on the Red Planet.

Space · Mar 2, 2025

NASA's CLPS Program Showcases Unique Technical Approaches By Providers

Learn about Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost program and their rigorous technical approach for lunar missions under NASA's CLPS program.

Top News · Mar 2, 2025