Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander, contracted by NASA for its Moon Base II mission. The lander is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in late 2026.
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Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano has been named pilot for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, marking the first European assigned to an Artemis crew. This appointment is seen by ESA as a strategic move to secure future European participation in lunar surface missions.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has returned to Earth carrying a variety of scientific samples from the International Space Station, including stem cells, tissue models, and materials for electronics research.
A new study proposes a self-interacting form of dark matter that could explain observed cosmic phenomena like scarred stellar streams, gravitational lenses, and unusual star clusters.
New research indicates tectonic stress on the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems in Southern California is at its highest point in a millennium, potentially supporting large earthquakes.
Scientists have analyzed deep earthquakes in Utah, discovering they originate in the Earth's upper mantle and are linked to long-term movements within the planet's interior.
A 30-day photo collage documents the apparent movement of Venus and Jupiter in the night sky over Kolkata, India, culminating in their close conjunction.
A new global study has mapped an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometers of microscopic fungal networks beneath Earth's surface, crucial for plant life and carbon storage.
NASA has shared updated details on how SpaceX and Blue Origin are revising their lunar lander designs to accelerate development for the Artemis program's future missions.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is set to depart the International Space Station on June 16, carrying thousands of pounds of cargo, including vital scientific research samples and hardware.