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Juno's Close View of Jupiter's Europa (New Photos!)
Juno will pass over the surface of Europa this week in our closest view since the Galileo mission, aiding future exploration efforts.
The Hazards of Uncontrolled Reentries from Space
A recent study examines the risk posed to human life by reentering space debris as the number of rocket launches continues to grow.
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First Inter-Venusian Asteroid Hints at a New Population
The discovery of an asteroid inside Venus's orbit might be the first of a new population within the inner solar system.
Korea's Lunar Orbiter Heads for the Moon
South Korea's lunar orbiter has launched successfully for the Moon, joining a growing number of missions there.
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Hubble's Future in the Webb Era
Even though it's far past its warranty, Hubble is still proving its worth in this new era that includes the James Webb Space Telescope.
What We See in the First Science Images from the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope released its first science images today. Here's what these images show us.
Successful Launch of Capstone, the Lunar Gateway Pathfinder
Capstone, a small pathfinder spacecraft with a big mission, launched today to pave the way for crewed return to the Moon.
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Found: Booster Impact Crater on the Farside of the Moon
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission has found the impact site created March 4th. The crater might help reveal the impactor's identity.
Perseverance Watches Wild Winds on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover is recording the windy weather in Jezero Crater, chronicling its role in making the Red Planet dusty.
NASA's Insight Lander Detects Monster Marsquake
NASA’s Mars Insight lander witnessed the largest quake detected on another world at just the right time — as the lander begins to run low on power.
New Target for Asteroid Probe: “Potentially Hazardous” Apophis
Once the primary mission of NASA's OSIRIS-REx is complete, the spacecraft will head toward a new destination: near-Earth asteroid Apophis.
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What's in Store for the Next Decade of Planetary Science
Big winners in the planetary science decadal survey include a Uranus flagship mission, a orbiter and lander for Enceladus, and an emphasis on planetary defense.
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Russia-Ukraine War: Impacts on Space (Updates)
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has far-reaching consequences for spaceflight and the international space community.
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How Apollo 17 Is Preparing Artemis for a Return to the Moon
Researchers gear up for Artemis and a new generation of lunar exploration, with a look at samples from the final crewed mission to the Moon.
Update from the Hope Probe at Mars
The United Arab Emirates' Hope Probe, on a wide orbit around Mars, provides views of the dynamic Red Planet.
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Booster Set to Hit the Moon Turns Out to be Chinese Rocket (Updates)
The booster previously identified as SpaceX hardware turns out to be from the Chang’e 5-T1 mission. The timing and site of the impact remain the same.
Space Storm Knocks Out Latest Batch of Starlink Satellites
A minor space storm took down much of the latest Starlink batch shortly after launch.
SpaceX Rocket Booster to Hit the Moon on March 4th
A discarded Falcon 9 upper stage rocket booster will impact Hertzsprung Crater on the lunar farside on March 4th.
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The James Webb Space Telescope Has Arrived at Its Destination
Fully deployed, the James Webb Space Telescope arrived at its new home today, in a halo orbit around the Earth-Sun L2 Lagrange point.
Interstellar Probe Proposed to Explore the Solar Neighborhood
A unique mission concept known as Interstellar Probe would venture beyond the solar system and probe our neighborhood environment.
