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Earth shines over the moon in amazing 1st photos from private Blue Ghost lander. 'We're all in that picture.'
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing and is already sharing its first stunning views from the moon.

What time will the private Blue Ghost probe land on the moon today? How to watch live. [Updated]
By Tariq Malik last updated
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost probe is expected to land no earlier than Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the wee hours before dawn. Here's what we know.

Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A new delivery of food, fuel and supplies has arrived at the International Space Station by way of a Russian supply ship.

'I think we all know that hope is fading.' Private Odin asteroid probe is tumbling in space
By Tariq Malik published
The company AstroForge is working to try and recover the asteroid probe before time runs out.

From interstellar dust to life beyond Earth: Why scientists can't wait for NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A modest NASA space telescope with grand ambitions will soon launch into an orbit around Earth. Here's why scientists are excited about it.

US Space Operations Command unveils new motto in head banging video: 'Always the hunter'
By Julian Dossett published
US Space Operations Command recently unveiled a new motto: "Semper Venator," Latin for "Always the hunter."

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet clears 'major hurdle' ahead of 1st flight (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet recently passed electromagnetic interference testing, moving it one step closer to its first flight.

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).
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