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NASA satellite data and aerial imagery played a huge role in reintroducing descendants of extinct species of giant tortoise back to Galápagos Islands

For the first time in 180 years, ancestors of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise are reclaiming their ancestral homeland. But scientists required a cutting-edge tool to identify the ideal location for the release, and NASA satellite data and aerial imagery was a key component

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Watch NASA roll Artemis 2 moon rocket off launch pad today to deal with glitch

NASA will roll its Artemis 2 moon rocket off the launch pad on Wednesday (Feb. 25) to deal with a glitch, and you can watch the four-mile trek live.

Space

NASA space telescope gets 1st clear X-ray image of sun-like star blowing a bubble

The observations offer a rare glimpse into our solar system's early history.

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NASA engineers reprogrammed Mars helicopter's Snapdragon chip to run the rover instead, reconfiguring system from 140 million miles away — repurposes its 'ancient' unused Qualcomm 801 SoC, accurate to within 10 inches

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip was used to communicate with the Ingenuity Mars helicopter. But now that it's been retired from service, NASA engineers found another use for this relatively powerful chip.

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From NASA to the rugby pitch: Could this new material make contact sport safer for young players?

The material stays soft and flexible during normal play but stiffens instantly on impact to absorb energy, potentially lowering the force transferred to the brain.

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Nasa forced to delay its journey back to the Moon again

First crewed Artemis mission has been repeatedly pushed back

The Independent UK

Artemis 2 Rollback Means Moonshot Won't Happen In March 2026

Artemis 2 March 2026 launch delayed again. Here's why and what comes next.

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NASA set to roll Artemis rocket back for urgent repairs after yet another delay

NASA is about to roll its Artemis II moon rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to fix a helium flow issue that guarantees astronauts won't fly around the moon in March.

LiveScience

We ate space mushrooms and survived to tell the tale

They were gourmet, but not from any grocery store you can find on Earth.

Space

Is 3I/ATLAS Returning to Earth? Experts Unveil 'Solar Slingshot' Plan to Catch Interstellar Visitor

Comet 3I/ATLAS is not coming back — and NASA says it is not a threat to Earth — but a new trajectory study argues we could still chase it. The catch is a 2035 launch, a scorching Solar Oberth 'slingshot' near the sun, and a timeline measured in decades.

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Molecules found in Martian rock hint at ancient life – new study

A new study of carbon-based molecules in a Martian rock offers new hints about the possibility that the red planet once hosted life.

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NASA will return its moon rocket to the hangar for more repairs before astronauts strap in

NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar for more repairs

The Independent UK

NASA's Perseverance rover now has its own 'GPS' on Mars: 'We've given the rover a new ability'

NASA's Perseverance rover can now pinpoint its exact location on Mars without help from Earth, paving the way for longer, more autonomous exploration.

Space

Scientists find ancient black hole breaking the cosmic 'speed limit,' challenging multiple theories

An ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.

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Why do some places wait 1000 years for a solar eclipse, while others get two in a decade?

Why do some places wait 1,000 years to see a total solar eclipse while others get two in a decade? The surprising orbital mechanics behind where eclipses happen — and don't.

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A risky maneuver could send a spacecraft to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Here's the plan

By taking advantage of a maneuver that would see a spacecraft fire rocket engines while in the solar corona, that spacecraft’s velocity could receive a huge boost — enough to allow it to catch up with 3I/ATLAS, which is the fastest comet ever seen.

The Independent UK

Nasa astronaut shares striking footage of rare ISS ‘cartwheel’ around Earth

Nasa astronaut Zena Cardman has shared striking footage of the International Space Station (ISS) "cartwheeling" around Earth.

The Guardian - US

Nasa may roll back Artemis II rocket launch after helium flow discovery

Agency statement comes one day after announcement of 6 March target for astronauts’ mission to circle the moon

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has a problem and it's leaving the launch pad. Don't expect a moonshot in March

NASA on Sunday (Sept. 22) announced that the space agency will roll its massive Artemis 2 moon rocket to fix a helium system glitch on the massive booster.

The Independent UK

NASA moon rocket hit by new problem, putting March launch with astronauts in jeopardy

NASA's new moon rocket has suffered another setback, putting next month's planned launch with astronauts in jeopardy

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 198 — A Dragonfly on Titan

On Episode 198 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Principal Investigator Dr. Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle about the Dragonfly mission and what to expect in the coming years.

Space

What's the point of a space station around the moon?

Is an orbiting space station necessary to achieve lunar objectives, including scientific ones?

Space

NASA X-ray spacecraft stares into the 'eye of the storm' swirling around supermassive black holes

The NASA/JAXA X-ray spacecraft has allowed astronomers to dive into the metaphorical "eye of the storm" swirling around supermassive black holes.

The Guardian - US

Renowned scientist who studied distant planets fatally shot at his home near LA

Authorities suspect Carl Grillmair was shot by man arrested for carjacking, as friends mourn him as ‘irreplaceable’

The Guardian - US

Nasa to launch historic Artemis II moon mission on 6 March after delays

Administrator Jared Isaacman cites ‘major progress’ since earlier discovery of liquid hydrogen leaking from rocket

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