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On this day in space! Nov. 17, 1967: Surveyor 6 makes 1st successful liftoff from the moon
On Nov. 17, 1967, NASA's Surveyor 6 spacecraft made the first liftoff from the surface of the moon.
Space-flown Choctaw Nation seeds to be planted on Earth for STEM experiment
"This project elevates Native culture and voices in a society where Native populations are underrepresented in STEM fields."
'Lunik Heist:' A real-life CIA rocket kidnapping goes to Hollywood
"At a time like this, we need to find more stories from the days when Americans outsmarted the bad guys and planted our flag on the moon."
Last supermoon of 2024 wows skywatchers around the world with Full Beaver Moon (photos)
The final supermoon of 2024, the Beaver Moon of November, thrilled skywatchers around the world as it ushered in the weekend with a stunning night sky sight.
Where did the universe's magnetic fields come from?
Magnetic fields are everywhere in the universe. But where do they come from?
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 137 — Strange New Worlds
On Episode 137 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Jason Steffen, a member of the science team for the Kepler Space Telescope mission.
SpaceX Starship launches: Flight 6 mission updates
Read the latest news about SpaceX's Starship megarocket test flights, launches, photos and more.
Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the 'Spacewoman' (interview)
The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more meaning. "Spacewoman" is a new film about Eileen Collins.
