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India's Aditya-L1 solar probe watches powerful flare erupt from the sun
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft captured detailed observations of a powerful solar flare last year, helping scientists better understand our star's eruptions.

Geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus may not come from its underground ocean
By Victoria Corless published
Scientists think geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus might come from a "mushy" zone of ice along the world.

Sunrise on the moon! Private Blue Ghost lander captures amazing shot after historic lunar touchdown (photo)
By Andrew Jones published
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has captured a gorgeous shot of sunrise on the moon as it begins its workday on the lunar surface.

Private Athena moon lander enters lunar orbit ahead of March 6 touchdown try
By Andrew Jones published
Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander successfully entered lunar orbit on Monday (March 3), keeping it on track for a touchdown attempt on March 6.

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.

'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.

NASA's Europa Clipper will fly close to Mars today on way to Jupiter's icy moon
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA's Europa Clipper will fly past Mars today to adjust its trajectory and position itself for a critical phase of its 1.8-billion-mile (2.9-billion-kilometer) trek to the Jupiter system.

Scientists warn of consequences as over 800 NOAA workers are fired: 'Censoring science does not change the facts'
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
"Everyone in the United States relies on NOAA in their daily lives whether they realize it or not, something that will come into focus for many in the weeks and months ahead."
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