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Curiosity rover finds organic molecules tied to life’s origins on Mars

NASA said its Curiosity rover has detected more than 20 organic molecules in Martian clay-rich rocks, including compounds never before observed on the planet. The findings, published on April 21 in Nature Communications, add new evidence to the long-running search for signs of ancient life beyond Earth. The......

Fungus from NASA clean rooms survives simulated Mars journey conditions

A fungus discovered in ultra-clean assembly facilities used by NASA could withstand the extreme conditions of a journey to Mars and persist on the planet’s surface, according to new research that raises concerns about biological contamination beyond Earth. The findings, published in Applied and......

NASA probe reveals unexpected particle behavior during solar explosion

NASA scientists have reported a surprising discovery from the Parker Solar Probe, which observed unusual particle behavior during a solar explosion, offering new insight into how solar storms form. During a close flyby of the Sun in 2022, the probe passed through a magnetic reconnection event, a process......

Artemis II crew reflects on iconic ‘Earthset’ photo after return

Six days after capturing a crescent view of Earth slipping behind the Moon, the crew of Artemis II has returned to Earth as their image, known as “Earthset,” gains global attention and comparisons to the historic “Earthrise” photograph from Apollo 8 in 1968. The photograph was......

Artemis Astronauts return safely to earth after historic lunar test mission

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission—three Americans and one Canadian—have safely returned to Earth after completing a historic test flight around the Moon, marking a major milestone in the renewed era of lunar exploration. The crew, including Commander Reid Wiseman, Christina......

Artemis II crew faces toilet issues during return from lunar flyby

The NASA Artemis II mission encountered repeated malfunctions in its onboard toilet system as the crew returns from a historic lunar flyby, highlighting ongoing technical challenges aboard the Orion spacecraft. The issues began shortly after launch from the Kennedy Space Center on April 1, when astronauts......

Artemis II crew witnesses solar eclipse after breaking distance record

The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission experienced a total solar eclipse Monday evening as their Orion spacecraft rounded the far side of the Moon, capping a day of historic milestones on the first crewed lunar voyage in more than half a century. The eclipse, visible only from the......

Artemis II crew flies past the Moon, set to break Apollo 13 distance record

The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are swinging around the Moon on Monday in humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in more than 53 years, with the crew on course to shatter a distance record that has stood since 1970. Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist......

Artemis II pilot delivers Easter message from deep space, calling humanity one people

As the Orion spacecraft sped toward the Moon on Saturday, Artemis II pilot Victor Glover delivered an unscripted Easter message that quickly resonated with millions on Earth. Speaking to CBS News on April 4, Glover shared his reflections on the view from deep space and urged humanity to recognize its......