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NASA astronaut Don Pettit to return to Earth after more than 200 days in space
Astronaut Don Pettit, who has been at the International Space Station since September, is set to land Saturday in Kazakhstan ...
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NASA astronaut Don Pettit and 2 cosmonauts will return to Earth on April 19
NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two cosmonaut colleagues will return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on ...
NASA's oldest astronaut Don Pettit set to return from space on his 70th birthday after 220 days - know date, time and other details
NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday returning from a 220-day mission on the International Space Station.
NASA aims to fly first quantum sensor for gravity measurements
This mission will pave the way for groundbreaking observations of everything from petroleum reserves to global supplies of ...
NASA's Glenn to test lunar air quality monitors aboard space station
As NASA prepares to return to the moon, studying astronaut health and safety is a top priority. Scientists monitor and ...
Lyrid meteor shower 2025: Where and when to view
The Lyrids are expected to peak April 21 and April 22, according to NASA. On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness ...
The “Rosetta Stone” of Alien Worlds: NASA’s Webb Unmasks a Super-Earth With a Scorching Atmosphere
A bold geochemical model reveals that TOI‑270 d, a sub‑Neptune 73 light‑years away, is likely a giant rocky world cloaked in a blistering, dense atmosphere rather than a watery Hycean planet. Webb ...
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is speeding toward another close encounter with an asteroid
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will swoop past a small asteroid this weekend as it makes its way to an even bigger prize: the ...
NASA confirms solar winds create water on the Moon — here’s what it means for future lunar missions
NASA-led research provides compelling evidence that the Sun plays a significant role in lunar water production. By simulating ...
How did water end up on Earth? New evidence upends long-held theory.
All that said, the findings can’t confirm the terrestrial life theory beyond a doubt. There’s still a chance hydrogen-heavy ...
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“Transformational” Satellite Will Monitor Earth’s Surface Changes
The mission, jointly operated by the United States and India, will measure minute changes to land, ice, and ecosystems around ...
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NASA’s Next Major Space Telescope Is Ready to Launch. Trump Wants to Kill It and Other Vital Science
Amid harsh cuts, the Trump administration has proposed canceling the nearly ready-to-launch Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope ...