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fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago7 Astronomical Events Worth Traveling for in 2026
Like the moon's shadow sweeping across the globe during a total solar eclipse, astronomy-focused tourism is taking the world by storm. And in 2026, there are plenty of celestial reasons to travel. You've likely already heard of the August 2026 total solar eclipse, which is undoubtedly the year's marquee event, but you can also travel for everything from rocket launches to meteor showers. These are the astronomy events that can turn trips into once-in-a-lifetime experiences-and where to go to see them at their best.
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fromArs Technica
4 months agoNASA targeting early February for Artemis II mission to the Moon
The Artemis II mission represents a major step forward for NASA and seeks to send four astronauts-Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen-around the Moon and back. The 10-day mission will be the first time astronauts have left low-Earth orbit since the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. The mission's Space Launch System rocket has been stacked and declared ready for flight. The Orion spacecraft is in the final stages of preparation and will be attached to the top of the rocket later this year.
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