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NASA sets Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission rolling again

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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

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NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

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NASA finally went back to the moon. How many people actually followed along?

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced space technology and garnered significant social media engagement, but viewing numbers fell short of Apollo 11's historic launch.

Rockets and spaceships are cool, but the humanity of Artemis II resonated most

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in human space exploration.

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NASA restarts work to support Europe's uncrewed trip to Mars after years of setbacks

NASA confirms the launch of ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars, planned for 2028 with SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket.

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NASA sets Europe's jinxed Mars rover mission rolling again

NASA is proceeding with its support for the ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover despite funding cut attempts by the Trump administration.

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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

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NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

NASA's Dragonfly mission will explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using a nuclear-powered octocopter to search for signs of extraterrestrial life.

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NASA finally went back to the moon. How many people actually followed along?

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated advanced space technology and garnered significant social media engagement, but viewing numbers fell short of Apollo 11's historic launch.

Rockets and spaceships are cool, but the humanity of Artemis II resonated most

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in human space exploration.

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Artemis II crew to discuss landmark lunar mission, NASA says | Watch live

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Artemis II pilot describes landing in Orion: "From intense to pure elation"

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How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

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NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.

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Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.

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Artemis II pilot describes landing in Orion: "From intense to pure elation"

Victor Glover preferred the hands-on controls of the Orion spacecraft over the touchscreen controls of the Crew Dragon.

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Artemis II crew set a record by traveling 406,771 kilometers from Earth, the farthest any humans have gone in space.

NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world

Artemis II marks the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years, showcasing significant achievements and challenges faced by the crew.

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.

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Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.

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The Collective Effervescence of Artemis II

Collective effervescence is a shared emotional state that enhances life satisfaction and can be experienced during significant social events.

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NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

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If life exists on Mars, it's likely hiding - or maybe sleeping

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Identifying the topographic signature of early Martian oceans - Nature

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Perseverance's radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars

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Scientists Intrigued by "Negative Mass Anomaly" Under Surface of Mars

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NASA's Mars Rover Comes Across Formation That Looks Like the Scales of a Massive Cosmic Reptile

Curiosity Rover discovered a polygonal rock surface on Mars, resembling reptile scales, prompting investigation into its origins and potential ancient life.

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If life exists on Mars, it's likely hiding - or maybe sleeping

The detection of organic compounds by Curiosity rover strengthens the case for past and possibly present life on Mars.

Identifying the topographic signature of early Martian oceans - Nature

The geological boundaries on Mars suggest ancient ocean shorelines, but their interpretation is challenged by elevation deviations and alternative explanations.

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Perseverance's radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars

Scientists Intrigued by "Negative Mass Anomaly" Under Surface of Mars

Mars is spinning faster each year due to a negative mass anomaly beneath its surface, affecting the length of a Martian day.

The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'

Project Hail Mary has achieved over $400 million in revenue and sparked interest in the plausibility of interstellar travel and extraterrestrial life.

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History of mapping the Moon

Maps of the Moon evolved from only showing the light side to including the far side after robotic probes were sent to capture images.

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

ESA's ExoMars mission faced delays and changes due to geopolitical tensions, ultimately relying on NASA for the rover's launch and support.

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ESA drop-tests ExoMars lander with view to 2028 launch

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

ESA's ExoMars mission faced delays and changes due to geopolitical tensions, ultimately relying on NASA for the rover's launch and support.

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ESA drop-tests ExoMars lander with view to 2028 launch

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The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens

"The worst place to live on Earth is actually the safest place to live on another planet," he adds.

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Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Blue Origin is set to launch its third New Glenn rocket flight with a reused booster.

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How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They're Going?

Spaceships lack direct speed measurement methods, requiring physics-based techniques to determine velocity during space travel.

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A Doomed Mission to Mars Awaits Henry Wood's Lanky Explorers

The first homes on Mars may be alive

Humans need innovative habitats, like mycelium-based structures, to survive on Mars due to high costs and environmental challenges.

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A Doomed Mission to Mars Awaits Henry Wood's Lanky Explorers

The first homes on Mars may be alive

Humans need innovative habitats, like mycelium-based structures, to survive on Mars due to high costs and environmental challenges.

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Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

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Artemis 2 mission underway despite loss of communication and technical issues

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, featuring a diverse crew and addressing initial technical issues.

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Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.

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Artemis 2 mission underway despite loss of communication and technical issues

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, featuring a diverse crew and addressing initial technical issues.

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The United States aims to deploy nuclear reactors in orbit and on the moon by 2030 to enhance space capabilities.

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Astroport and Vermeer collaborate on autonomous lunar construction machinery

The term 'Lunar Iron' refers to the class of heavy construction machinery required for lunar base development, including excavators, trenchers, and surface miners.

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The Starship V3 static fire everyone was waiting for just happened

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Elon Musk reveals date of SpaceX Starship v3's maiden voyage

The Starship V3 static fire everyone was waiting for just happened

SpaceX completed a full-duration static fire of 33 Raptor 3 engines, signaling the imminent launch of Starship V3.

Elon Musk reveals date of SpaceX Starship v3's maiden voyage

SpaceX plans to launch its upgraded v3 Starship in 4-6 weeks, marking a significant milestone in its testing program.

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Fission impossible: Uncle Sam wants nuclear power in space

NASA has 30 days to kick off a program for a mid-power space reactor ready for launch by 2030. A lunar variant is required, as is an option for nuclear electric propulsion.

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NASA's next Artemis mission pits SpaceX against Blue Origin in a race to the moon

Artemis III will feature competition between SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar lander development, with a crewed moon landing now planned for Artemis IV in 2028.

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The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.

Will the Dream Chaser space plane ever fly in space?

Dream Chaser, a commercial space plane, is not part of NASA's moon plans but may still dock with the ISS in the future.

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NASA faces a crucial choice on a Mars spacecraft-and it must decide soon

NASA must choose a new Mars communications relay after MAVEN's loss; Congress allocated $700 million, with bill language appearing to favor specific companies.

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NASA's $700 Million Mars Network -- Why Rocket Lab Is at the Front of the Line

NASA plans Mars sample returns and crewed landings by the 2030s, relying on the Mars Telecommunications Network for communication support.

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Is the future of compute space-based?

Could IT infrastructure, and even the rise of AI, eventually migrate beyond the atmosphere? Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted in October that gigawatt-scale, solar-powered data centers would be a reality within 10 to 20 years. At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Elon Musk was even more ambitious: AI data centers in the "final frontier" could be viable within two to three years. Google also plans to deploy its TPU chips in orbit via Project Suncatcher.

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Artemis 2 begins its return to Earth after exploring previously unseen areas of the far side of the Moon

Orion spacecraft lost contact with Earth during its mission, achieving significant milestones including record distance from Earth and witnessing a total solar eclipse.

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5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon Could Finally Solve

The moon is more complex than previously thought, with many mysteries to be explored through upcoming Artemis missions.

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This $349 NASA Mars Perseverance Rover Kit Lets You Build an AI-Powered Mars Robot at Home - Yanko Design

CircuitMess offers a buildable AI-capable replica of NASA's Perseverance rover for $309, emphasizing hands-on learning and modular expansion.

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NASA's shocking admission about life on Mars ahead of the Artemis II

Mars may provide evidence of microbial life, with a 90% chance of proof if samples are returned.

India's space program can't spend fast enough to launch

India's space program faces staffing shortages, budget underutilization, and procurement issues, jeopardizing mission timelines and technological self-reliance.

New Chinese Spacecraft Tests Robotic Octopus Tentacle for Refueling in Orbit

China's Yuxing 3-06 satellite successfully demonstrated a robotic arm for in-orbit refueling, paving the way for future space refueling stations.

Modern rocketry turns 100and NASA says the best is yet to come

Robert Goddard's 1926 liquid-fueled rocket launch revolutionized spaceflight by providing superior thrust and control compared to solid-fuel rockets, enabling modern space exploration.

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A Man, a Plan, a Canal - Mars! - 99% Invisible

Early 20th-century Western society believed advanced Martian civilizations existed, driven by astronomer Percival Lowell's canal theory and widespread media sensationalism.

60 years since humans touched the surface of another planet

Venera 3 became the first human-made object to reach another planet when it impacted Venus on March 1, 1966, though it failed to transmit data from the planet itself.

Ding-dong! The Exploration Upper Stage is dead

NASA's Exploration Upper Stage, a Boeing-developed upgrade for the SLS rocket, was cancelled in favor of United Launch Alliance's next-generation upper stages, ending a project that survived primarily through political support rather than technical necessity.

NASA taps Claude to conjure Mars rover's travel plan

It did so with the blessing of engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), who decided to delegate the meticulous work of route planning to Anthropic's AI model. This involves consulting orbital and surface imagery of Mars in order to set a series of waypoints to guide the rover's movements. Once plotted, this data gets transmitted about 140 million miles or 225 million kilometers - the average distance from Earth to Mars - where it's received by Perseverance as a navigational plan.

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Only these six spacecraft will ever escape the Solar System

Only six of over 17,000 space payloads escape the Solar System's gravity, with Pioneer 10 being the first spacecraft to achieve Solar System escape velocity through a Jupiter gravitational assist in 1973.

NASA uses Mars Helicopter's SoC for rover navigation upgrade

NASA has revealed it repurposed the processor the Perseverance rover used to communicate with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, to help the rolling robot navigate the Red Planet autonomously "for potentially unlimited distances." The aerospace agency revealed the hack last week in a post that says it used the rover's Helicopter Base Station (HBS) because its processor is 100 times faster than the rover's other kit.

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NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars

Since 2021, NASA's Perseverance rover has achieved a number of historic milestones, including sending back the first audio recordings from Mars. Now, nearly five years after landing on the Red Planet, it just achieved another feat. This past December, Perseverance successfully completed a route through a section of the Jezero crater plotted by Anthropic's Claude chatbot, marking the first time NASA has used a large language model to pilot the car-sized robot.

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A non-public document reveals that science may not be prioritized on next Mars mission

NASA released a pre-solicitation for a $700 million Mars orbiter spacecraft contract to relay communications and provide navigation support through 2035, with competition expected to be more open than originally intended.

NASA planet hunter back online after low power problem

TESS resumed science operations on January 23 after exiting safe mode caused by solar-panel misalignment and battery discharge during a slew.

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