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A rare planetary conjunction between the crescent moon and Venus is currently visible to the naked eye after sunset.
Tectonic scars and unique mountain formations on Pluto’s moon Charon are providing new evidence regarding the moon's ancient rotational history.
A rare planetary parade occurred on July 12, bringing the Moon into alignment with Mars, Saturn, and Uranus.
Astrology enthusiasts are tracking the spiritual and financial implications of the July 14 Cancer New Moon.
A series of astronomical events, including a planetary alignment and the Buck Moon, are drawing observers to the night sky in July 2026.
Elon Musk aims to send thousands of people to the Moon and Mars within a decade, with Tesla robots serving as the first colony residents.
Elon Musk has unveiled a multi-stage blueprint for SpaceX involving satellite launches, off-planet industrialization, and human colonization of Mars.
NASA is recruiting research volunteers for a year-long simulated deep-space mission to the Moon or Mars.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman warns that the U.S. is currently engaged in a high-stakes space race against China to reach the Moon.
NASA's Artemis II mission is driving significant public engagement as the agency prepares to return humans to the moon.
NASA is recruiting volunteers to live in isolation for one year to simulate missions to the Moon and Mars.
NASA is considering deploying a spare, nuclear-powered Mars rover to the Moon to support future lunar base preparations.