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In a potential milestone for space exploration, scientists have successfully grown algae under simulated Martian conditions using equipment made from biodegradable bioplastics — a step that could bring long-term space

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong announced his historic arrival on the ancient lava plain of Mare Tranquillitatis with the following message to NASA: “Houston, Tranquility Base

It’s little wonder that astronomers are excited for the launch of NASA’s next big space telescope project, the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope. Recent research has suggested that Roman, currently set

If you live anywhere in the contiguous U.S. or Canada, and clear skies are forecast for early Sunday morning, July 20, then be sure to step outside after midnight and

The Day Mars Died – 60th Anniversary of Mariner 4 – YouTube Watch On On Episode 169 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by

If you want to experience the longest total solar eclipse for the next 87 years, make plans for Aug. 2, 2027. To enjoy a whopping 6 minutes, 21 seconds of

A NASA Mars mission’s long and winding road to the launch pad is nearing its end. The twin ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) Mars probes had been

A new mission set to blast off for low-Earth orbit will study magnetic storms around the Earth and learn more about how they affect our atmosphere and satellites. NASA’s Tandem

SpaceX added 24 new Starlink satellites to its orbital network on a Friday night (July 18) launch from California. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 8:52 p.m. local

Astronomers have found that a weird space rock at the edge of the solar system is locked in a rhythmic dance with Neptune. The object, designated 2020 VN40, is part