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The US really wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. 'Achieving this future requires harnessing nuclear power,' NASA chief says
By Mike Wall published
NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have firmed up their commitment to develop a nuclear reactor for use on the surface of the moon by 2030.

What time is SpaceX Crew-11's medical evacuation from the ISS on Jan. 14?
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will leave the International Space Station on Jan. 14, in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbital lab. Here are the details.

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter on beaming into the storied sci-fi franchise (interview)
By Jeff Spry published
'It felt really warm and welcoming. It was a lovely atmosphere the whole time.'

ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts prepare for SpaceX Dragon departure
By Tariq Malik, Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated
NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts. Here's the latest news.

'Death by a thousand cuts': James Webb Space Telescope figures out how black hole murdered Pablo's Galaxy
By Robert Lea published
"It points to a slow starvation rather than a single dramatic death blow."

Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
"Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

Astronomers watch 2 supermassive black holes caught in a twisted dance with never-before-seen jet behavior
By Robert Lea published
"This result shows that the Event Horizon Telescope is not only useful for producing spectacular images, but can also be used to understand the physics that govern black hole jets."

This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week
By Anthony Wood published
The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth.
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