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Science • Apr 01

NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off ​from Florida ​on Wednesday on ⁠NASA's Artemis ​II mission, ​a high‑stakes 10-day trip around ​the moon ​that marks the ‌United...

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Science • Apr 01

Full ‘pink moon’ rises tonight: What it means and when to watch

The April full “pink moon” rises tonight across Middle Tennessee. Here's what the name means and the best time to watch.

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Science • Apr 01

Eyes to the Skies for April: Lyrids meteor shower and a launch window for Artemis II

Each month WTOP's “Eyes to the Skies” feature previews the best the sky has to offer stargazers regarding the moon, planets and stars.

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Science • Apr 01

When is Artemis II launch today? Here's how to watch live stream

Whether you want to watch in person or via livestream, here's how you can see the launch of Artemis II today.

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Science • Apr 01

Small, Faint, or Fast, Rubin Will Find It

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is set to redraw the map of the solar system by discovering millions of small, fast-moving objects hidden all around us.

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Science • Apr 01

Artemis II’s toilet is a moon mission milestone

On their voyages to the moon, NASA's astronauts are finally getting some creature comforts of terrestrial toilets—such as having a door and being able to...

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Science • Apr 01

Iowa’s ties to space exploration ahead of Artemis II launch

From research to modern spacecraft systems, Iowans have contributed to space exploration for decades.

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Science • Apr 01

NASA's Artemis II Mission Around the Moon

Learn more about the creation of NASA's Artemis II Mission Around the Moon Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

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Science • Apr 01

NASA’s asteroid Bennu sample reveals a hidden chemical patchwork

Scientists studying Bennu samples have discovered that its chemistry is far from uniform. Organic compounds and minerals cluster into three distinct types...

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Science • Apr 01

Live updates: Will Artemis II launch tomorrow? Florida's weather outlook and mission status updates

NASA is targeting an April 1 launch for the historic Artemis II mission, with meteorologists currently tracking a favorable 80% "Go" weather forecast at...

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Science • Apr 01

He walked on the moon in 1972. This is his advice for the Artemis II astronauts.

Harrison Schmitt, now 90, was on the Apollo 17 mission — the last time humans visited the moon. On Wednesday, NASA's Artemis II mission aims to kickstart a...

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Science • Apr 01

How the Sun could scupper Nasa’s fifth attempt to send a rocket to the moon

Nasa's mission to the Moon could end up being scuppered by the Sun, after a powerful solar flare triggered radio blackouts this week.

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Science • Mar 31

Artemis II visibility map: These Florida, Georgia cities will see rocket launch to moon

Will you be able to see Artemis II fly through the night sky into space?

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Science • Mar 31

Scientists Uncover Hidden Clue in Ancient Cave Art, Dating It to 16,000 Years Ago Using Charcoal Analysis

A new discovery has solved the long-standing mystery of the age of French cave art, with new radiocarbon dating revealing the artwork to be up to 16000...

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Science • Mar 31

Why the Artemis II Astronauts Will Be Wearing Orange

Forget “Marty Supreme” and its orange table tennis balls. Forget “A Clockwork Orange” and “Orange Is the New Black.” Forget Cheetos and Reese's Pieces.

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Science • Mar 31

Starlink satellite breaks apart into "tens of objects"; SpaceX confirms "anomaly"

SpaceX's Starlink division confirmed yesterday that it lost contact with a satellite on Sunday and is trying to locate space debris that might have been...

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Science • Mar 31

Scientists Drilled a Massive Hole Beneath West Antarctic Ice and Pulled 228 Meters of Mud. The Fossils Inside Should Not Exist

They drilled through 523 meters of ice in one of the most remote places on Earth, living in tents for nearly ten weeks. On their third attempt, they finally...

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Science • Mar 31

'80% chance of a go,' launch weather officer says at NASA's Artemis II prelaunch conference

NASA said an X-class solar flare is not currently expected to affect the Artemis II mission, while weather on Earth looks favorable for a smooth launch.

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Science • Mar 31

April’s full pink moon coincided with a historic moon mission launch

Sky watchers can soon catch the spring season's first full moon rising in the night sky. April's full pink moon will peak at 10:11 p.m. ET Wednesday,...

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Science • Mar 31

NASA Teams Readying Artemis II Moon Rocket for Launch

Launch teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida continue completing a sequence of highly choreographed steps readying NASA's Moon rocket for launch.

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