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Moon landings could destroy evidence of life's origins

"We are trying to protect science and our investment in space."

Space · Jul 14

Space shuttle photobombs Earth for the final time, 15 years ago — Earth from space

This 2011 astronaut photo captured one of NASA's iconic space shuttles passing between Earth and the International Space Station for the very last time.

LiveScience · Jul 14

Sugar in space? Astronomers find sweet clue to the origin of life

It turns out the universe has something of a sweet tooth. Astronomers have detected a new type of sugar floating in deep space that may hold clues to how life first emerged on Earth.

Euronews · Jul 14

NASA begins stacking rocket ahead of 2027 Artemis III astronaut launch (photos)

NASA has begun assembling segments of the SLS solid rocket boosters that will help launch astronauts on Artemis III as early as next year.

Space · Jul 13

SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13, reveals what went wrong on previous launch

SpaceX is targeting no earlier than July 16 for the next launch of its massive Starship rocket. Flight 13 will be the second launch of the vehicle's Version 3 configuration and will be similar to the mostly successful Flight 12.

Space · Jul 13

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Why the US-China Moon race could turn into a lunar land grab

Sixty years ago, the United States and the Soviet Union were embroiled in a race to the Moon, which the USA won. The 21st-century lunar contest, with China stepping in for the Soviet Union, has many similarities, but key differences.

The Conversation · Jul 13

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

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The Conversation · Jul 13

Jeremy Hansen is leaving the Canadian Space Agency, but Canada will still support NASA’s return to the moon

On July 6, 2026, just a few days after helping Canada celebrate its national day, Canadian astronaut and icon Jeremy Hansen announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency.

The Conversation · Jul 13

NASA Opens Mars Simulation Applications: Could You Survive a Year Locked Inside a Fake Spaceship?

NASA is now taking applications for its yearlong Moon and Mars simulation in Houston. Check the full list of requirements, from age and height limits to STEM degrees.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13