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NASA confident Artemis 2 heat shield will protect crew during re-entry

When the Artemis 2 Orion crew capsule returns to Earth after flying around the moon, it will hit the discernible atmosphere some 75 miles above the Pacific Ocean at a blistering 24,000 mph, fast enough…

Artemis astronauts send down Easter message, prep for lunar fly around Monday

Taking time out to send Easter greetings down to Earth, the four Artemis II astronauts closed in on the moon Sunday, already seeing unexpected detail on the surface and giving scientists a taste of things…

ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket launches its heaviest payload ever with fifth Amazon Leo mission

Liftoff from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station happened Saturday at 1:46 a.m. EDT (0546 UTC).

Artemis 2 crew blasts off on historic moon mission

A three-man one-woman crew blasted off on a voyage to the moon Wednesday, riding atop the world's most powerful operational rocket as it roared away on a trail-blazing flight to help pave the way for…

Live coverage: NASA to launch Artemis 2, its first Moon-bound mission with astronauts since 1972

The four astronauts will spend more than nine days onboard their Orion spacecraft and is poised to pass the distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Liftoff from Launch Complex 39B is scheduled for…

Falcon 9 booster launches for record 34th time on Starlink delivery mission

Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida happened at 5:15 p.m. EDT (2115 UTC).

SpaceX launches 119 payloads on smallsat rideshare mission from California

The Transporter-16 mission is the 21st mission in the company’s smallsat rideshare program. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base occurred at 4:02 a.m. PDT (7:02 a.m. EDT / 1102 UTC).

Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of April 1 launch attempt

The crew is expected to land in Florida around 2:30 p.m. EDT (1830 UTC) on Friday. April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 UTC) is the earliest launch opportunity during a six-day window.

SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from the West Coast

Liftoff of the Starlink 17-17 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, in California occurred at 4:03 p.m. PDT (7:03 p.m. EDT / 2303 UTC).

NASA outlines ambitious $20 billion plan for moon base

Along with plans for a moon base, senior NASA managers also outlined work to develop nuclear power systems for use on the moon and Mars to keep astronauts, habitats and other equipment warm while providing…

NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo

Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.

The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like

A newly released NASA timelapse reveals the moon crossing the sun as seen from deep space, giving the Artemis 2 crew a rare extended view of totality and the solar corona.

Why I'm hunting for Comet Pan-STARRS right now — before it's too late

A rare long-period comet returns after 170,000 years — here's how to find comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.

'They’re not shipping cows up to Mars': 'For All Mankind' creators talk scientific accuracy and colonial inspirations behind season 5 (interview)

We chat with "For All Mankind" creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolbert about season 5's dramatic arc, scientific accuracy, and real-world parallels.

NASA took this camera gear to space aboard Artemis 2, and you can own it, too!

Artemis 2 is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but the cameras onboard are surprisingly down-to-earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us so many stunning…

Ripples in spacetime may have revealed 1st evidence of tiny black holes born in the Big Bang

Gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth live online today (April 10)

Live coverage of Artemis 2's splashdown begins this evening as four astronauts return from their historic 10-day mission around the moon.

Where will NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts make their splashdown today?

The Artemis 2 astronauts will return to Earth this evening (April 10) with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Here's where they'll hit the water, and why that spot was chosen.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 splashdown today? Full schedule

Artemis 2 splashes down on April 10. Here's everything you need to know.

Today is splashdown day for Artemis 2 moon astronauts — What to expect at each stage of reentry & landing (timeline)

It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage.

Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station

A crew of tiny worms will spend six months aboard the International Space Station, helping researchers better understand how long-term spaceflight affects human astronauts.

'It probably will start a precedent': Why satellite company's withholding of Iran imagery has this expert worried

In response to a request from the U.S. government, Planet Labs made a decision not to share photos of Iran as well as the larger conflict region in the Middle East indefinitely

A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know

The asteroid is on the European Space Agency's Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.

Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream will track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft as it races back toward Earth. Here's how to watch it live.

NASA astronaut Leland Melvin makes a cartoon cameo in latest episode of Disney+'s 'Hey A.J.!'

'I’m proof that if you keep dreaming big, you too can be out of this world.'

Artemis 2 astronaut poses for epic selfie | Space photo of the day for April 9, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch poses with zero-gravity indicator "Rise" in the viewport of the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft.

'We all pretty much broke down right there': Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts' emotional moment near the moon

Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.

Light pollution has brightened Earth by 16% since 2014, satellites find

Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.

All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10

Artemis 2's Orion capsule will hit Earth's atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10. A heat shield and 11 parachutes will help it survive the fiery trip and splash down safely.

May full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Flower Moon

Your guide to May's full Flower Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Large Hadron Collider gives scientists their best look yet at conditions right after the Big Bang

The ALICE experiment at the world's most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider, has given scientists their best look yet at quark-gluon plasma, the primordial matter that filled the universe moments after the Big…

'The Expanse: Osiris Reborn' has lots of 'Mass Effect' DNA, but its developers are teasing a far more grounded sci-fi RPG

Owlcat Games' take on The Expanse is wearing its influences proudly, while also carving out its own hard sci-fi identity.

'Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts

NASA scientists are thrilled with the Artemis 2 astronauts' moon flyby observations —especially the micrometeor impact flashes they saw.

Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026

The image captures the glowing ribbon of the galactic plane, where the vast majority of the Milky Way's stars are concentrated.

Artemis 2 moon astronauts capture space history — on their iPhones

The Artemis 2 astronauts are capturing spectacular photos of the moon and Earth on their iPhones in space.

Galaxy starves its supermassive black hole, loses 95% of its brightness

"It is fascinating that an active galactic nucleus can change its brightness so dramatically over such a short period of time."

'It just made it even more special': Being so far from Earth makes you appreciate our planet even more, Artemis 2 astronaut says

Seeing Earth from space changes your perspective. And this "overview effect" is magnified when you're looking back from beyond the moon, according to Artemis 2's Christina Koch.

The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem

"The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank."

'Project Hail Mary' sound designers used surprising animal sounds to create Rocky's musical alien voice (interview)

'With the sound, we’re trying to paint a picture of what is Rocky's sonic soul.'

Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts chronicled their historic loop around the moon on Monday (April 7) in great detail. Take a look at their stunning images here.

'Maul – Shadow Lord' stars Sam Witwer and Gideon Adlon talk Maul's surprising honesty, becoming a Jedi, and George Lucas' original vision for the character

We chatted with Maul – Shadow Lord's leads about what makes this darker animated Star Wars show and their characters special.

A satellite just captured images of a tsunami being born. Here's why that's a big deal

Scientists used SWOT to observe the 2025 Kamchatka tsunami, and their resulting work gives an unusually clear view into tsunamigenesis.

Artemis 2 captures historic 'Earthset' photo | Space photo of the day for April 7, 2026

Artemis 2 astronauts saw Earth slip from view during their lunar flyby on Flight Day 6.

Watch Comet MAPS get destroyed by cataclysmic fragmentation near the sun

A dramatic breakup near the sun erased hopes of a bright comet lighting up the evening sky this week.

'Unreal' solar eclipse: Artemis 2 crew just saw one of the rarest sights in spaceflight history

Artemis 2 astronauts witness a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon during their historic lunar flyby.

The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next

"Apollo happened before I was born, and the idea that we will see humans on the moon within our lifetimes, with decades of advances in science and technology behind them, is remarkable."

Moon milestones: A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts

You've probably heard it by now: NASA’s Artemis 2 mission was the first to launch astronauts to fly by the moon in more than 50 years. But that was just the first of the firsts…

'This is really big stuff.' Trump hails NASA Artemis 2 astronauts after historic moon flyby feat

President Donald Trump on Monday night (April 6) hailed the courage and grit of NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts after their historic flyby around the moon.

Artemis 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts viewed parts of the moon never before seen with human eyes during their epic lunar flyby today (April 6) —and set a spaceflight record in the process.

Moon music: Here's a Spotify playlist of the Artemis 2 crew's wakeup songs

Artemis 2 wake-up songs are mission control's way of starting the crew's day off with positivity. Here's the Spotify playlist.

Moon memorial: Artemis 2 astronauts name lunar 'bright spot' after mission commander's late wife

As they broke the record for farthest distance from Earth ever traveled by an astronaut, NASA's Artemis 2 crew took a moment to dedicate a few features on the moon's surface for their spacecraft and…

Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video)

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have now traveled farther from Earth than any people in history, breaking the mark set by the Apollo 13 crew in April 1970.

'Maul – Shadow Lord' is the darkest and most focused animated 'Star Wars' show yet

Darth Maul's own series instantly sets itself apart from its relatives with a killer pitch, but it suffers from familiar debut season frustrations.

The moon up close: How the Artemis 2 astronauts are photographing their historic lunar flyby

The Artemis 2 astronauts might be the first humans to survey certain areas of the moon's far side, and they're chronicling their historic journey in detail.

Deja vu: Trump proposes cutting NASA science funding by 47% again

NASA faces the possibility of steep cuts again as the FY 2027 budget request proposes a 23% reduction in overall funding and a 47% cut to science programs.

Astronaut Victor Glover is the latest in a long line of Black American explorers − including York, the enslaved man who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition

Glover's achievement is worth celebrating. But it's also worth remembering that he belongs to a long and underappreciated history.