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'America First' on the moon? US must 'dominate' in space, acting NASA chief says during lunar landing
By Tariq Malik published
Acting NASA administrator made the comments just before Firefly Aerospace's private Blue Ghost 1 landed on the moon for the agency.

Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?
By Leonard David published
A new study reconsiders the controversial findings of NASA's Viking Mars lander in 1976, which some argue may have shown signs of past life on the Red Planet.

Earth shines over the moon in amazing 1st photos from private Blue Ghost lander. 'We're all in that picture.'
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing and is already sharing its first stunning views from the moon.

Is the 'Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in March
By Jamie Carter published
T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is about to reappear in the spring night sky, so be ready in case it goes nova.

On this day in space! March 2, 2004: Rosetta spacecraft launches to Comet 67P
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On March 2, 2004, the European Space Agency launched the Rosetta mission to study Comet 67P

'We're on the moon!' Private Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA
By Mike Wall published
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft made history today (March 2), becoming just the second private vehicle ever to soft-land on the moon.

What time will the private Blue Ghost probe land on the moon today? How to watch live. [Updated]
By Tariq Malik last updated
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost probe is expected to land no earlier than Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the wee hours before dawn. Here's what we know.

Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A new delivery of food, fuel and supplies has arrived at the International Space Station by way of a Russian supply ship.

'I think we all know that hope is fading.' Private Odin asteroid probe is tumbling in space
By Tariq Malik published
The company AstroForge is working to try and recover the asteroid probe before time runs out.

'Land' your own Blue Ghost with Firefly's moon lander building blocks set
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
As eyes turn to Firefly Aerospace's mission control for the company's first attempt at a moon landing, some watching may notice models of the Blue Ghost lander sitting at the consoles.
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