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NASA gives Intuitive Machines $117 million for 2027 mission to moon's south pole
Intuitive Machines, which aced the first-ever private moon landing earlier this year, just scored a $117 million NASA contract for a 2027 mission to the lunar south pole.
'Doomed' comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS survives brush with sun — may be visible to naked eye this fall
We provide the latest details on this comet, which might (or might not!) blossom into a bright naked-eye object in our October evening skies.
Archaeologists find huge, 2,500-year-old Egyptian astronomy observatory
An Egyptian dig uncovered a massive building that shows considerable evidence of astronomy observations, including a sundial and features meant to track the sun and stars.
Satellite watches as hazardous wildfire particles drift into the air
The recently launched satellite has been watching the spread of aerosols from wildfire smoke, creating a catalog that scientists say would eventually benefit weather forecasting.
We finally know why Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander failed
Astrobotic says the Peregrine lunar lander, aka the first private moon mission, failed because of a faulty valve.
Scientists find surprising clue about Venus' past in its atmosphere
Scientists found an unexpected ratio of hydrogen to deuterium in Venus' atmosphere, offering clues about the world's past.
NASA's DART asteroid crash really messed up its space rock target
DART appears to have derailed its asteroid target from its normal evolution progress. The impact also made a crater.
Solar system planets, order and formation: The ultimate guide
Reference Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.
