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Artemis II has entered deep space, marking a new phase in the return of human missions beyond Earth. The mission, led by NASA, has produced new images of Earth captured from beyond low Earth orbit. These photographs were taken from the Orion spacecraft as it travels towards the Moon.
NASA and a team from the University of Chicago have found an odd, lemon-shaped exoplanet in deep space that might be producing diamonds in its atmosphere.
Set to lift off this week, the NASA flight will take astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Artemis II is not just looking backward; it is quite literally planting seeds for the future. In late 2022, the uncrewed Artemis I test flight carried a variety of tree seeds around the Moon. This harks back to a famous Apollo 14 experiment that created “Moon Trees” across the country.
NASA has shared a significant moment from the Artemis II mission, showcasing the Orion spacecraft's engine ignition for its journey to the Moon.
We are in an era where planetary science no longer depends on government missions. Commercial capabilities are mature and ready to deliver a higher cadence of planetary exploration that fits within proposed budgets. What’s missing is an operational model ...
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered new large-scale waves moving deep inside the sun, driven by magnetic fields far below the surface. These waves provide a window into parts of the sun that are otherwise inaccessible,