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Perseverance rover's Mars samples show traces of ancient water, but NASA needs them on Earth to seek signs of life
By Victoria Corless published
Scientists are cataloging and analyzing the first samples collected by NASA's Perseverance rover while the agency weighs its options for returning them to Earth.

There was nearly 1 rocket launch attempt every 34 hours in 2024 — this year will be even busier
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
2024 set spaceflight records for the fourth consecutive year with 259 launches worldwide and one launch attempt roughly every 34 hours, according to a recent analysis of the global space economy.

Risks with current Artemis 3 moon landing plan 'may be too high,' NASA safety group says
By Leonard David published
An annual safety report to NASA has both praise and also underscores a number of cautionary woes, including the space agency's Artemis undertaking to return astronauts to the moon.

How to watch NASA's 1st Twitch stream from the ISS this week
By Julian Dossett published
NASA's first-ever Twitch stream premieres at 11:45 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Feb. 12 on NASA's Twitch channel.

Students' contest-winning pen, paint and poetry works shown aboard space station
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A worldwide contest has again redefined the concept of "high art" by briefly converting the International Space Station into a gallery for the winners' works.

Who is Janet Petro, Trump's pick for acting NASA administrator?
By Andrew Jones published
Janet Petro became the first woman to lead NASA on Jan. 20. Here's what we know about U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for head of the space agency.

Auction offers Neil Armstrong's reply to NASA engineer's Apollo 11 mission patch ideas
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Neil Armstrong was appreciative, but it was too late. The Apollo 11 crew had a design for the first moon landing. Armstrong's note and the patch idea that inspired it are now up for auction.

NASA will beam Super Bowl LIX to orbit for astronauts aboard the International Space Station
By Josh Dinner published
The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events across the world (for Americans), and there's a chance for astronauts living aboard the International Space Station to catch the big game.

Putin axes Yuri Borisov, head of Russia's space agency
By Mike Wall published
Vladimir Putin has dismissed Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov, who led the Russian space agency for a turbulent 2.5-year stretch.

What brand of golf ball did Alan Shepard hit off the moon? The world may never know
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Carlos Villagomez owns a golf ball that he believes was flown to the moon. If indeed it was, he may also hold the answer to a bit of trivia that otherwise may be forever lost to time.
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