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Hera probe snaps its 1st images of Earth and moon on way to asteroid crash site

By Samantha Mathewson published

The European Space Agency's Hera asteroid mission has beamed back its first images from space.

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The moon, Mars, asteroids and Jupiter: China reveals ambitious space exploration plans

By Andrew Jones published

From lunar water hunts to Mars sample returns, China's space program is embarking on groundbreaking missions across the solar system, aiming for the moon, Mars and beyond.

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A 21st-century moon suit: Axiom Space's lunar spacesuit sports 4G comms, Prada looks and Oakley visors for Artemis astronauts

By Andrew Jones published

Axiom Space's new AxEMU spacesuit for Artemis moon missions features a variety of advanced tech, including 4G comms and an HD camera system.

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Europa Clipper: A complete guide to NASA's astrobiology mission

By Keith Cooper last updated

Reference The Europa Clipper is NASA's mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Explore the mission in more detail with our ultimate guide.

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Artemis moon suit designed by Axiom Space and Prada revealed in Milan (photos)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The next U.S. astronauts to walk on the moon will do so in style. Axiom Space and Prada have revealed the outer cover layer for the AxEMU spacesuit.

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Vast Space unveils Haven-2, a private space station to follow the ISS after its fiery end (video)

By Robert Lea published

U.S. company Vast has unveiled Haven-2, its proposed commercial successor to the soon-to-be-retired International Space Station.

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The moon, Mars and space junk: World space agency heads outline grand plans, but also concerns

By Andrew Jones published

Leaders of major space agencies stated grand plans for the near future at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, while noting concerns regarding Earth and the space environment.

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Citing cost growth, NASA has dropped plans to develop a magnetometer instrument selected in 2015 for the Europa Clipper mission, but will look for ways to add a less expensive version to the spacecraft.

NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter: Mission updates

By Tariq Malik last updated

See the latest updates for the launch of NASA's Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy moon here.

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NASA extends tiny CAPSTONE probe's moon mission to December 2025

By Leonard David published

NASA has extended its CAPSTONE moon mission through December 2025, allowing the cubesat to continue its pioneering exploration work.

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NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper had a rocky road to space. How it switched rockets and more to launch to Jupiter

By Briley Lewis published

NASA's $5 billion Europa Clipper probe overcame huge obstacles, including a switch to an entirely different rocket, to launch toward Jupiter. Here's how it happened.

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