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A “Decapitated” Asteroid May Have Created the Moon’s Largest Crater
A new simulation suggests the Polo Sur-Aitken basin formed from a single impact of a differentiated asteroid. This could change lunar history.

Blue Origin's MK1 Lander Passes NASA Vacuum Test, Advances Lunar Goals
Blue Origin's MK1 lunar lander successfully completed a vacuum chamber test, demonstrating readiness for upcoming lunar missions. The company aims to surpass competitors like SpaceX in lunar exploration.

NASA releases thousands of unseen photos from Artemis II mission
Following Artemis II's scientific success, NASA shared thousands of images taken by the crew, inspiring and astonishing people worldwide.

Canadian POET mission aims to find Earth-like exoplanets
A small, advanced satellite, POET, is set to detect rocky planets around ultracool stars, expanding the search for potentially habitable worlds beyond our solar system.

NASA TESS uncovers over 25 potential exoplanets in binary systems
A new method based on mutual eclipses in binary stars allows TESS to detect worlds beyond our solar system, expanding its discovery capabilities.

Hubble Spots the Spiral Galaxy NGC 3137, 53 Million Light-Years Away
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a stunning image of NGC 3137, a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Antlia, offering insights into galaxy evolution.

Hubble Spots a Bright Spiral Galaxy in the Antlia Constellation
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a stunning image of galaxy NGC 3137, located 53 million light-years away, revealing its structure and star formation.

Rosalind Franklin Rover Set to Launch on Mars in 2028 After Delays
After years of setbacks due to technical issues and geopolitical tensions, the ExoMars mission is back on track with NASA support.

Record Metal Concentration Discovered in Mars Crater Gale
A new international study uncovers unprecedented levels of iron, manganese, and zinc in a rock layer of Gale Crater, hinting at past habitable conditions.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows Record Levels of Heavy Water
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System exhibits a much higher amount of heavy water than local comets, revealing its cold, distinct origin.

NASA astronauts to answer questions live from the ISS on April 30
On April 30, Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway will participate in a live stream from the International Space Station to inspire students in Missouri.

NASA shares underwater photo of Artemis II heat shield
NASA released an underwater image showing the heat shield that protected Artemis II crew during reentry into Earth's atmosphere.