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NASA, Moon and Artemis

NASA shoehorns in human science on Artemis II moon mission

While the primary goal of the Artemis II mission is the ensure the Orion spacecraft is safe for humans, NASA did find time to fit some science on board during the 10-day lunar fly-by.

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How NASA’s moon mission could help transform space medicine

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Artemis II mission is about to fly humans to the Moon — here’s the science they’ll do

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'Something we have never seen before': Artemis II crew describe far side of Moon

The crew on board Nasa's Artemis II spacecraft have described seeing the far side of the Moon for the first time.

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NASA releases stunning first images of Earth captured by moonbound Artemis II astronauts

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Artemis II crew prepares for next big mission milestone

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NASA's Unique Experiment To Create Oxygen On The Moon: Lunar Soil

The people of Earth have aspirations to return to the Moon and eventually colonize Mars, two places where oxygen isn't exactly in abundance.

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NASA pauses its lunar Gateway plan in weekly science roundup

NASA is pressing pause on its planned Lunar Gateway space station, redirecting resources and attention toward putting astronauts on the Moon’s surface as fast as possible. The agency laid out the shift during its all-day “Ignition: NASA’s Plan for the Moon” event on March 24,

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Better Space Stock: Rocket Lab vs. Redwire

For value investors, it's clear why Redwire is the better buy.

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A-B Tech's selected to send winning lubricating oils sciences experiment to space

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) is one of 20 schools selected to send a science experiment into outer space this year.

Ars Technica

One NASA science mission saved from Trump’s cuts, but others still in limbo

NASA has thrown a lifeline to scientists working on a mission to visit an asteroid that will make an unusually close flyby of the Earth in 2029, reversing the Trump administration’s previous plan to shut it down. This mission, named OSIRIS-APEX, was one ...

NASA experiments using human cells on Artemis II

A NASA spokesperson details the Avatar experiment set to take place on Artemis II during its trip around the moon. The experiment involves analogy tissue samples taken from crew members who have been brought on board.

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Senators rally behind NASA’s Earth science program

Lawmakers defended NASA research efforts Wednesday at a hearing on President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the space agency. A bipartisan group of senators urged the White House on Wednesday to preserve NASA’s science portfolio during a hearing to vet ...

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NASA selects two Earth science missions for development

The Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two missions NASA selected Feb. 5 for its Earth System Explorer program. Credit: Lanteris Space Systems WASHINGTON — NASA has selected two Earth science missions for development, one focused on ...