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Meet the NASA Astronauts in the Artemis III 4-Person Crew
NASA’s next mission in its effort to return humans to the moon will be led by an all-male crew. Three of them have extensive experience in space, while the other was a backup on Artemis II.
NASA Will Announce New Artemis III Astronauts and an Update on Its Moon Program
The agency will announce the crew of Artemis III on Tuesday. But will the mission be ready to fly in 2027?
Can NASA Really Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2028?
Experts have been hopeful, but say the agency’s lunar aspirations are largely at the whims of two billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
A Scientific Achievement That’s Totally Random
Encryption systems rely on “random” numbers, but conventional computers can’t generate them perfectly. New research shows that quantum physics can.
How Will the Artemis III Astronauts Train?
The Artemis III astronauts who were announced today will have had less mission training time than their Artemis II counterparts.
Artemis III Astronauts to Wear Prada Spacesuits
Prada and Axiom Space unveiled the bodysuit that will go to the moon.
A Surprising Find in Ancient Squirrel Poop: Woolly Mammoth Meat
In a new study, fossilized droppings suggested that ancient ground squirrels ate the meat of much larger animals, including mammoths, bison and saber-toothed cats.
Remember Apollo 9? No? Have a Look at Artemis III.
Almost forgotten now, the mission circled the Earth for 10 days, performing a series of tests with the lunar lander. What it lacked in glory it made up for in technological contributions.
What Is Artemis III? What to Know About NASA’s Latest Space Mission.
Artemis III is the third in a series of missions that gets humans closer to returning to the surface of the moon.
How Does the Blue Origin Rocket Explosion affect NASA’s Moon Plans?
NASA’s Artemis program has little room for error if it is to land astronauts on the moon by the end of 2028, but Blue Origin could be out of commission for at least a year.
NASA Will Announce New Artemis III Astronauts and an Update on Its Moon Program
The agency will announce the crew of Artemis III on Tuesday. But will the mission be ready to fly in 2027?
As Screwworm Cases Mount, U.S. Officials Ramp Up Response
The parasitic, flesh-eating fly has now been confirmed in cows, goats and dogs.
Scientist Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle Mpox Virus Into U.S.
The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after working in Congo during a mpox epidemic. His lawyer said the material was for research.
They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.
Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?
Bowerbirds Are Stealing Cash, Plastic and Handcuffs for Love
For millions of years, male great bowerbirds have wooed their mates with flowers and seeds. But in today’s urban world, such humble fare may not cut it.
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