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Nasa delays moon rocket launch by a month after fuel leaks during test

Artemis II mission was due to begin as early as next week and astronauts have spent almost two weeks in quarantine

The Guardian - UK

Artemis II Moon mission launch delayed again to March due to fuel leak, NASA says

NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.

Euronews

Nasa delays its return to the Moon after problem during testing

NASA says it is now targeting a March launch for its new moon rocket after encountering fuel leaks during a crucial test

The Independent UK

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What’s the point of a space station around the Moon?

The Lunar Gateway is planned space station that will orbit the Moon. It is part of the Nasa‑led Artemis programme. Artemis aims to return humans to the Moon, establishing a sustainable presence there for scientific and commercial purposes, and eventually reach Mars.

The Conversation

NASA just delayed the Artemis 2 moon mission because its giant rocket has a leak — we've seen this before

NASA has delayed its Artemis 2 moon launch until March at the earliest, after encountering some issues during a key prelaunch exercise known as a wet dress rehearsal.

Space

FAA warns airlines that exploding rockets could ‘significantly reduce safety’ for commercial flights after string of test failures by Elon Musk’s Starship

Bulletin came after reports that multiple passenger flights were forced to take evasive action after SpaceX’s latest project broke up in flight above the Caribbean

The Independent UK

NASA fuels up giant Artemis 2 moon rocket. Yes, it's a little leaky. So is it ready to fly?

NASA fully fueled its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial test today (Feb. 2) but had to pause the operation twice due to leaks. Will the agency still try to launch on Feb. 8?

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We ate space mushrooms and survived to tell the tale

The mushrooms spread out on the chopping board seemed normal enough. They were rich and dense, and had a strong earthy aroma. In the saucepan, they melted – along with the cheese – to form a creamy pasta sauce.

The Conversation

Auroras likely as most active sunspot in years turns toward Earth

The sunspot region 4366 fired off dozens of powerful solar flares in 24 hours, including the single strongest flare since 2024. Auroras are possible later this week.

LiveScience

AI finds hundreds of never-before-seen 'cosmic anomalies' in old Hubble Telescope images

This is the first time humans have laid eyes on these deep space objects.

Space

'I hope they forget all about Artemis 2': Moon astronauts are taking the long view

NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission is historic, but it's designed to pave the way for even bigger things.

Space

NASA conducts crucial test to decide when Artemis moon rocket will launch

If all goes well, NASA could launch the crew to the moon on Super Bowl Sunday

The Independent UK

Sun unleashes extraordinary solar flare barrage as new volatile sunspot turns toward Earth

A rapidly growing sunspot has fired off at least 18 M-class and three X-class flares in just 24 hours, including an intense X8.3 eruption.

Space

NASA set to conduct a ‘wet dress' rehearsal for the upcoming Moon mission. What is it?

If the test goes well, NASA could attempt as early as February 8.

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Artemis II simulated launch window opens tonight as NASA delays mission due to 'rare Arctic outbreak'

NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this weekend.

Space

February's full moon dazzles skywatchers worldwide with a glistening 'Snow Moon'

See beautiful photos of February's full Snow Moon captured worldwide.

Space

James Webb Space Telescope watches distant galaxies form farthest cluster ever seen in the ancient universe (image)

"JADES-ID1 is giving us new evidence that the universe was in a huge hurry to grow up."

Space

Watch NASA fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket today in critical prelaunch test

NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.

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'Back to the Moon': Artemis 2 astronauts land on Time magazine cover, a callback to Apollo 8 history

While the world awaits the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years, Time magazine is celebrating the momentous event with a special Artemis 2 cover issue that hit newsstands on Jan. 30.

Space

The Pelican Nebula shines near the Las Vegas Strip in gorgeous deep space photo

The Pelican Nebula is located in the constellation Cygnus, the swan.

LiveScience

Stellar nursery bursts with newborn stars in hauntingly beautiful Hubble telescope image — Space photo of the week

A new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows the Lupus 3 cloud in Scorpius bursting with young stars that are forming within collapsing clouds of gas and dust.

The Independent UK

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 195 — Remembering Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia

On Episode 195 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Gerry Griffin, former Apollo Flight Director and Director of the Johnson Space Center, about NASA's spaceflight tragedies.

Space

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space

Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I can tell you, the anticipation across the global space science community is electric.

LiveScience

James Webb telescope solves mystery of 'forever young' vampire stars from the dawn of time

Astronomers have discovered how "forever young" stars stay blue and bright despite being almost as old as the universe.

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