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NASA’s NIAC Program Gives a Sneak Peek at the Future of Space Travel
As the agency develops plans for exploring the moon and Mars, it's seeking cutting-edge research that…
SpaceX’s Inspiration4 Returns After 3 Days in Orbit
The first all-civilian, all-private spaceflight splashed down off the coast of Florida.
How to Watch the SpaceX Inspiration4 Launch
The first all-civilian, all-private mission to orbit prepares to blast off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX’s All-Civilian Inspiration4 Crew Readies for Launch
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The Dark Asteroid Ryugu Finally Comes Into the Light
Using cameras aboard the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, Japanese scientists get a rare, close-up glimpse of a space…
Second Time’s the Charm: NASA Perseverance Drills a Mars Rock
After a first attempt brought up an empty tube, the rover finally cored a sample.
The Biden Administration Weighs the Social Cost of Carbon
A new White House policy tries to put a dollar value on the future harm of…
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