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An illustration of the comet 3I/ATLAS as it streaks past the sun. Scientists have selected the best spacecraft to observe this passage.

Ready for the next 'Oumuamua? Launching flyby missions to visiting interstellar comets is 'feasible and affordable,' study says

By Elizabeth Howell published

Conducting a flyby mission to an interstellar object visiting our solar system is "feasible and affordable," a new study finds. But orbiting such an interloper is a different story.

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a spacecraft and space station modules are seen docked together above the blue and white Earth below.

Astronauts get a welcome boost from a SpaceX Dragon | On the International Space Station Sept. 1-5, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The seven members of the Expedition 73 crew worked on science and kept systems running on International Space Station this week in Earth orbit.

International Space Station
SpaceX's CRS-33 Dragon cargo spacecraft makes its final approach to the International Space Station during its docking on Aug. 25, 2025. The same spacecraft was used for a reboost demonstration of the orbiting complex on Sept. 3, 2025.

SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule boosts ISS higher above Earth in key test

By Elizabeth Howell published

SpaceX’s Dragon capsule demonstrated its ability to boost the ISS on Sept. 3, pushing the orbiting lab slightly higher above Earth.

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The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission complete the "Bobby and Pete Challenge," performing 100 pushups and 50 pull-ups in less than 10 minutes.

Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts take on the viral 'Bobby and Pete' fitness challenge (video)

By Mike Wall published

The four Artemis 2 moon astronauts passed the "Bobby and Pete" fitness challenge recently, performing 100 pushups and 50 pull-ups in less than 10 minutes.

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A brownish sand dune is seen in front of an empty sky in a greenish-tinted image

Perseverance Mars rover rolls over Soroya Ridge | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

The Soroya Ridge was the recent destination in NASA's Perseverance rover's journey to explore the landscape of Mars.

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A metal plate full of sushi with seaweed, rice, and spam sit on a table next to another plate with shrimp tails on crackers served on it

ISS astronauts serve up space sushi | Space photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Aboard the International Space Station, astronauts use creativity and culture to make life in orbit feel a little more like home.

International Space Station
An image of the International Space Station, with its many solar panels and modules, floating above Earth in space

Water recycling is paramount for space stations and long-duration missions − an environmental engineer explains how the ISS does it

By Berrin Tansel published

Today, NASA recovers over 90% of the water used in space.

International Space Station
A man in a blue jumpsuit sits next to a plane window wearing a helmet and headset as he looks down over a series of snowy mountains

How military helicopters in Colorado will help land NASA's Artemis astronauts on the moon

By Samantha Mathewson published

NASA is using Colorado's rugged peaks to rehearse the risky final moments of future Artemis lunar landings.

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A space probe flies by a tan planet.

ESA's JUICE spacecraft flies by Venus on its way to Jupiter's icy moons

By Monisha Ravisetti published

Europe's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer probe completed its Venus flyby on Aug. 31, keeping it on track to reach the Jovian system in July 2031.

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the view of blue waters and white clouds on Earth from a space station high above the planet

Astronaut puts his mad video game skills to the test | On the International Space Station Aug. 25-29, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

"This demo brought me right back, blending elements of real-time strategy, RPGs and first-person play into something very real."

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