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Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey
Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal for historic lunar journey, breaking Apollo 13's record for farthest distance traveled from Earth.
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NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon
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NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon
NASA scientists have found that some Earth microbes could survive on the moon under certain conditions, raising concerns about unintended life transfer to the moon.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission.
China hunts for lunar ice in one of solar system’s coldest places
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China hunts for lunar ice in one of solar system’s coldest places
China is poised to launch Chang’e-7, its most technologically complex lunar mission to date, in its search for frozen stores of water in permanently shadowed craters near the moon’s south pole.
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NASA gives up on trying to rescue the Swift telescope
NASA and Katalyst Space have abandoned plans to rescue the Swift telescope, which is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere later this year due to an attitude control issue.
Spationaut Sophie Adenot will be first French woman to walk in space
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Spationaut Sophie Adenot will be first French woman to walk in space
French woman Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French woman to complete a space walk this Tuesday, conducting repairs to the outside of the ISS.
Walking on air: France's Adenot excited ahead of historic space walk
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Walking on air: France's Adenot excited ahead of historic space walk
French astronaut Sophie Adenot will conduct a space walk on 18 August 2026 to repair a communications system on the International Space Station. She will be the first French woman to perform a spacewalk.
Japan aims for the moons of Mars
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Japan aims for the moons of Mars
Japan's MMX mission is set to launch soon to collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos, aiming to uncover secrets about the solar system's origins and potentially life on Earth, despite a rival Chinese mission.
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Japan aims for Mars' moons to unlock clues to origins of the Solar System
Japan's MMX mission is set to launch to Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, to collect samples that could reveal the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. The unmanned spacecraft will also lay groundwork for future human exploration of the red planet.
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Space Agencies Are Trying to Keep Astronauts From Losing Their Sight
The European Space Agency is trying to understand why astronauts lose their eyesight in space, in the hope they can figure out how to treat—or even prevent—the condition as looming longer spaceflights heighten the risk of permanent vision damage.
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SpaceX Stock Is Slumping: Is Now the Time to Buy or Hold Off?
SpaceX's stock price has dropped dramatically since its initial public offering (IPO). The company reported high revenue growth in the second quarter, but still lost money. The market continues to price in high growth expectations.
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Where Will SpaceX Stock Be in 1 Year?
SpaceX delivered a blowout earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines. Despite this, the market wasn't impressed, and the stock fell after the report. However, it has since regained some of its losses. The company's growth and valuation …
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Scientists Can Learn from a Wayward SpaceX Missile's Crash into the Moon
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage crashed into the Moon's surface, creating a new crater near the famous Inastry's crater. Scientists are excited about the opportunity to study the impact and learn more about the Moon's geology.
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4 tonne piece of SpaceX rocket smashes into moon
A four-tonne SpaceX rocket piece hurtling through space for over 18 months is believed to have smashed into the moon at high speed. The school-bus-size object is the second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that had launched a lunar lander from Firefly Aerospace in Jan 2025.
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SpaceX's Lockup Expires on Aug. 6. Here's Why 911.5 Million Insider Shares Could Hit the Market -- and What That Means for Investors.
SpaceX's first lockup expiration is scheduled for Aug. 6, 2026, which could lead to a significant increase in the supply of its stock, potentially causing a decline in its price. Insiders may sell up to 911.5 million shares, which is more than three times the current stoc…
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Chinese commercial rocket company i-Space completes first tranche of nearly RMB1 billion Series E funding
Chinese commercial rocket company i-Space has secured nearly RMB1 billion in the first tranche of its Series E funding round. This capital will primarily fuel the R&D and batch production of its Hyperbola-3 reusable rocket and Focus-2 liquid-oxygen methane engine.
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Piece of SpaceX rocket to crash into moon at high speed
A SpaceX rocket piece weighing four tonnes is expected to hit the moon at high speed early on Wednesday morning, kicking up a plume of lunar dust.
SpaceX Surpasses Expectations: Revenue Surge Due to AI
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SpaceX Surpasses Expectations: Revenue Surge Due to AI
SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has released its first-quarter earnings report since going public in June. The company reported a significant revenue surge, particularly in its business with artificial intelligence. Despite this, SpaceX still incurred …
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Why is a SpaceX rocket crashing into the Moon today? Impact time, location, and everything you need to know
A discarded SpaceX rocket stage is set to crash into the Moon in an unusual but harmless event that scientists say could offer valuable insights into the lunar surface while also highlighting the growing challenge of space debris.
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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, abandoned in orbit, is set to collide with the Moon on August 5th. Scientists anticipate it will create a significant crater and a large dust plume, offering a unique opportunity for scientific study.
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Here's where you want to be to see the 2026 solar eclipse
The 2026 solar eclipse on August 12 is a big day for astronomy fans. The eclipse will be visible from western Iceland and northern Spain, but other places like Canada, the United States, and Europe can still see it, albeit with partial sun coverage.
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Linux 7.3 To Begin Laying The Groundwork For Intel Starfire
Linux 7.3 will start supporting Intel Starfire, a space-grade SoC.
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Cathie Wood Is Buying SpaceX Stock as it Sinks 50% Below Its Post-IPO High. Should You Follow Her?
Cathie Wood's company, Ark Invest, is buying SpaceX stock despite its 50% decline from its post-IPO high. Wood loves disruptive tech stocks and sees SpaceX as a key player in the space economy.
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The Dreams of ‘Star Trek’ Aren’t Dead
The Artemis II mission and Star Trek share a vision of space exploration that emphasizes humanity's dreams and a more equitable future. Billionaire-funded space missions have sent celebrities into space, but NASA's mission offers a more sober and heartfelt vision.
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Russian Soyuz brings three home after 8 months at space station
Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut closed out an eight-month stay aboard the International Space Station with a fiery plunge back to Earth and an on-target touchdown on the broad steppe of Kazakhstan.
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SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test launches with Starlink's next-gen satellites
SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test has launched with the company's next-generation V3 Starlink satellites on board. The satellites will test their ability to connect with the rest of the Starlink constellation using high-capacity lasers.
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Cathie Wood Just Bought More SpaceX Stock. Here's Why I Wouldn't Copy Her
Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has bought more SpaceX stock, but the author believes the shares are not attractive at current levels due to the company's high price-to-sales ratio and lack of consistent profitability.
Original Apollo 11 Guidance Computer source code for command and lunar modules
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Original Apollo 11 Guidance Computer source code for command and lunar modules
The Apollo 11 Guidance Computer source code for the command and lunar modules has been made available on GitHub. The code is a part of the original Apollo 11 mission and has been digitized from hardcopy images by the MIT Museum.
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Elon Musk Says the Short Sellers Betting Against SpaceX Have a Very Low Survival Probability. Their Bets Now Equal 32% of the Float.
Elon Musk warns short sellers betting against SpaceX that their survival probability is very low. The company's short position has grown to 32% of its float, with 206 million shares sold short.
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Should You Buy $1,000 Worth of SpaceX Stock Before Its First Earnings Report?
SpaceX, a recent IPO, is set to release its first earnings report. Analyst estimates vary widely, making it difficult to gauge the company's performance. The author advises against investing in the stock due to its uncertain financials and operational setbacks.