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NASA

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The April 12 launch at Pad 39A of STS-1 , just seconds past 7 a.m., carries astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen into an Earth orbital mission scheduled to last for 54 hours, ending with unpowered landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

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NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Retires After Logging 549 Days in Space

Mike Fincke, one of NASA's most experienced astronauts, has retired after a distinguished 30-year career, including a historic medical evacuation from the International Space Station.

Aug 13, 2026, 2:09 AM The Hill

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NASA Unveils First Major New Wind Tunnel in Over 40 Years at Virginia Facility

The Flight Dynamics Research Facility at NASA's Langley Research Center will advance testing for future aircraft and space missions with enhanced wind speed capabilities.

Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 7:21 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating More than 100 federal advisory committees have been terminated or suspended under the Trump administration, raising concerns about reduced accountability for agencies such as NASA.

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Trump Administration Suspends Over 100 Federal Advisory Boards, Impacting Agencies Like NASA

More than 100 federal advisory committees have been terminated or suspended under the Trump administration, raising concerns about reduced accountability for agencies such as NASA.

NPR News | Jul 24, 2026, 3:48 AM 1 source Single-source report

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Confirms U.S. Is in a Space Race with China

NASA aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2028 as China plans its own lunar missions, with both countries seeking a lasting presence on the lunar surface.

CBS Politics | Jul 6, 2026, 12:51 AM 1 source Single-source report

Title: The war in upper Virginia - Gen. Sheridan's headquarters at Harper's Ferry / from a sketch by J.E. Taylor. Abstract/medium: 1 print : wood engraving.

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Taylor Sheridan Returns to Film After Five Years with NASA Thriller and Political Drama

The acclaimed writer and director Taylor Sheridan is set to release two new movies, marking his return to cinema after a five-year hiatus.

Fox News Latest | Jul 29, 2026, 12:50 AM 1 source Single-source report

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NASA Faces Challenges in Developing Moon Landing Systems Amid China’s Lunar Ambitions

SpaceX and Blue Origin race to deliver human landing systems for a 2028 moon mission as China prepares to land taikonauts on the lunar surface.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 2:49 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Scientists Extend Instrument Life on Voyager 2 Probe

NASA scientists have successfully extended the operational life of instruments aboard Voyager 2, the spacecraft launched in 1977 that has traveled into interstellar space.

The Hill | Aug 7, 2026, 8:35 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Scientists Extend Instrument Life on Voyager 2 Probe

NASA scientists have successfully extended the operational life of instruments aboard the Voyager 2 spacecraft, which has been traveling through interstellar space since its launch in 1977.

The Hill | Aug 7, 2026, 8:20 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Scientists Extend Instrument Life on Voyager 2 Probe

NASA scientists have successfully extended the operational life of instruments aboard Voyager 2, which has been traveling through interstellar space since its 1977 launch.

The Hill | Aug 7, 2026, 8:05 PM 1 source Single-source report

Wally Funk, Aviation Pioneer and Oldest Woman in Space, Dies at 87

Denied a NASA astronaut role decades ago, Wally Funk made history as the oldest woman to travel to space before passing away peacefully in Texas.

Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 9:38 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Nearly One Billion to Witness Partial Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026

A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe, with millions in Spain experiencing full darkness, while a partial eclipse will be visible across Western Europe, Northwestern Africa, and parts of the United States.

Al Jazeera | Aug 10, 2026, 7:23 AM 1 source Single-source report

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South Korean Satellite Captures First Images of SpaceX Rocket Crash Site on the Moon

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute's Danuri spacecraft photographed the Moon's surface before and after a Falcon 9 rocket stage accidentally impacted it, revealing darker terrain at the crash site.

ABC Australia News | Aug 7, 2026, 1:09 AM 1 source Single-source report

Short description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the Moon Full description : Astronaut Buzz Aldrin , Lunar Module pilot, walks on the surface of the Moon near the leg of the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong , commander, took this photograph with a 70mm lunar surface camera. While astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin descended in the Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" to explore the Sea of Tranquility region of the Moon, astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) "Columbia" in lunar orbit. Variations : The upper black band is an addition to the original photo, carried out for "reasons of balance". See the original photo and the explanation of the edit at NASA's website . In the expanded version of the photo, it is possible to see a horizontal white line at the top left (viewer's right) of the helmet. This is the base of the antenna that was cut in the original frame of the photo.

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Stray SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Collides with Moon, Offering Unique Scientific Opportunity

An accidental impact by a Falcon 9 rocket near the Einstein crater could provide valuable data for planetary geologists and future lunar missions.

BBC World | Aug 5, 2026, 5:44 PM 1 source Single-source report

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SpaceX Rocket Segment Believed to Have Crashed into the Moon, Creating Lunar Crater

A segment of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched in January 2026, is thought to have impacted the Moon at high speed, posing no danger to Earth but expected to leave a new crater.

Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 7:32 AM 2 sources Source mix awaiting review Compare

Elon Musk at the panel Tribeca Talks: Revenge of the Electric Car, for the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival .

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Elon Musk Faces Investor Questions in SpaceX’s First Public Earnings Call

SpaceX reports significant losses amid investor concerns and upcoming insider share sales following its IPO.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 4, 2026, 6:55 AM 1 source Single-source report

monotone non horizontal view of a supposed curvilinear centrally domed UFO relatively motionless (no blur ) above an electrocommunications pole plus cables with deciduous trees. The lighter tone of the UFO upper part relative to the lower suggests a degree of reflection of light. There is perhaps a little cloud to the right of the image, which could be part of a low-level cloud formation. A less granularitously intense band partially transverses the horizontal plane of the image, terminating leftwardly to approximately where the two phone-lines intersect. An apparent squiggle-like less intense tonal area is at the upper left of the image

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Harvard Physicist Joins UAP Science Advisory Council to Study Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

Professor Avi Loeb supports a government-led council investigating the likelihood of intelligent extraterrestrial life amid growing scientific and national security interest.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 11:57 AM 1 source Single-source report

First stage of a Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1). The stage landed successfully after launching 11 Orbcomm OG-2 telecommunication satellites to Low Earth orbit.

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Discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage to Impact Moon at 5,400 MPH

A five-ton upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket is set to collide with the lunar surface near the Einstein crater, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study lunar impacts.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 4:45 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating On International Moon Day, the United Nations highlights the environmental challenges of renewed Moon missions and calls for early sustainability measures in space programs.

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UN Urges Sustainable Lunar Exploration Amid Rising Space Debris Concerns

On International Moon Day, the United Nations highlights the environmental challenges of renewed Moon missions and calls for early sustainability measures in space programs.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 2:44 AM 1 source Single-source report

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The United Nations highlights environmental concerns amid rising space activity and calls for early sustainability measures in lunar missions.

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UN Urges Sustainable Lunar Exploration on International Moon Day

The United Nations highlights environmental concerns amid rising space activity and calls for early sustainability measures in lunar missions.

UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 1:34 AM 1 source Single-source report

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SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted Seconds Before Liftoff

SpaceX's largest rocket, Starship, aborted its 13th test flight on the pad due to engine startup failures, delaying a planned space-skimming mission.

Washington Times News | Jul 17, 2026, 2:06 AM 1 source Single-source report

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China Advances in Space Race with New Propellant Tank Dome Technologies

China signals breakthroughs in manufacturing critical rocket components, challenging the US in the race to the moon’s south pole.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:38 PM 1 source Single-source report

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US and Russian Astronauts Launch Together on Joint Space Mission Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions

A US-Russian crew lifted off from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station, underscoring continued space collaboration despite conflicts on Earth.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 6:23 PM 1 source Single-source report

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Astronomers Detect Complex Sugar Erythrulose in Interstellar Space

Researchers identify a sugar found in raspberries and self-tanners floating in gas clouds near the Milky Way’s center, shedding light on the building blocks of life.

Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:50 AM 1 source Single-source report

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Chevron CEO Warns of 'Very Real' Threat to Global Oil Supplies Amid Iran Conflict

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth highlights escalating risks to oil supply routes including the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, and Black Sea as geopolitical tensions rise.

Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 5:46 PM 1 source Single-source report