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Watch sparks fly as Blue Ghost lander drills into the moon (video)
By Andrew Jones published
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has beamed back video of its ongoing lunar science operations, including drilling into the surface of the moon.

The next ice age is coming in 10,000 years — unless climate change prevents it
By Keith Cooper published
Natural cycles in Earth's rotational axis and its orbit around the sun drive climatic changes, and now researchers have matched up specific points in those cycles to the timing of ice ages.

Watch SpaceX, NASA launch SPHEREx and PUNCH science probes tonight after multiple delays (video)
By Monisha Ravisetti last updated
SpaceX is aiming to launch NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH science missions on March 11 at 11:10 p.m. ET after delays.

Private mini rover aboard sideways Athena moon lander was ready to roll — but it couldn't get out
By Andrew Jones published
Data sent to Earth by its MAPP moon rover on Intuitive Machines' ill-fated IM-2 mission will help Colorado company Lunar Outpost prepare for future lunar voyages.

Astronaut turned to AI to inspire design of SpaceX Crew-10 mission patch
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
In what might be a first in spaceflight history, the next crew to launch to the International Space Station has adopted a mission patch that began with ideas put forth by an AI.

Best solar system kits 2025 — learn about the planets with a DIY kit
By Nicole Johnston last updated
Build a replica of our solar system and learn about its planets with a DIY solar system kit. Here are some to consider.

Total lunar eclipse March 2025: Live updates
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on March 13-14, 2025.

Northern lights forecasts, alerts, and geomagnetic storm warnings
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
The latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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