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53 years ago, NASA convinced Americans to go to the Moon — can they do it again?

NASA is prepping to send humans back to the Moon as soon as 2026. But Americans remain deeply divided on whether the agency would be better using its money on other endeavors.

Inverse · Aug 24, 2022

Moon viewing guide: What to look for on the lunar surface

Our ultimate guide to observing the moon will help you plan your next skywatching venture whether it be exploring the lunar seas or the many craters that blanket the landscape.

Space · Aug 24, 2022

My worst moment: ‘For All Mankind’ star Krys Marshall says a muscle relaxer made her feel like ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ on set

The Apple TV+ drama “For All Mankind” takes an alt-history approach to the space race and one of the key astronauts since the beginning has been Danielle Poole, the first Black woman to lead a mission and the first American to step foot on Mars. Played by Krys Marshall, she’s…

Chicago Tribune · Aug 24, 2022

NASA audio of a black hole has gone viral. Here's how they created it, and what else we can 'hear' in space

As a terrifyingly low drone goes viral on social media, let's dive into how NASA captures sounds from space, and what else we can hear.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

‘It takes time to reveal its profundity’: our music critic reviews the sound of Nasa’s black hole

The space agency’s release of noise from 200m light years away has been compared to everything from Pink Floyd to Björk. Here’s what a professional reviewer made of it

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

Lunar mining and Moon land claims fall into a gray area of international law, but negotiations are underway to avoid conflict and damage to spacecraft

It’s been 50 years since humans last visited the Moon, and even robotic missions have been few and far between. But the Earth’s only natural satellite is about to get crowded.

The Conversation · Aug 23, 2022

Incredible photos show side of Jupiter never seen before including storms and auroras

Experts said Jupiter "has a lot going on" after the stunning image was revealed by Nasa's James Webb Telescope showing huge storms amid 'fuzzy spots' like hidden galaxies

Daily Mirror · Aug 23, 2022

First Thing: Trump sues US government over FBI search of Mar-a-Lago

Ex-president seeks to prevent bureau from reading seized documents until court official weighs in. Plus, Fauci to step down

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

NASA's last stand: Artemis I launch is a make-or-break moment

The test launch Aug. 29 will show whether the space agency's old way of exploration still works.

Axios · Aug 23, 2022

NASA's James Webb telescope has taken new images of Jupiter's moons, rings and more

The telescope uses a camera with filters that can make a color map out of infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2022