Mars rocks reveal organics
New macromolecular carbon hints from Jezero Crater renew hope about ancient Martian life, but definitive proof awaits Earth-bound samples.
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Roscosmos considered cutting into ISS
Roscosmos weighed risky access to the ISS, prompting NASA to pull back as leaks in Zvezda’s PrK module raise questions about the station’s future.
ISS Leak Update: Normal Ops Resume
NASA says operations are normal, but air leaks in Russia’s Zvezda module keep questions open about station safety and repairs.
Lunar outpost by 2032
NASA outlines a phased plan to build a permanent lunar outpost with private partners, drones, and rovers guiding the way.
The Big Bang could extend Voyager life
May tests loom as NASA pursues The Big Bang to extend Voyager life after a Voyager 1 power glitch, turning a setback into a potential leap for long-range space
Mineral Clues on Mars Stir Life-Search Debate
Perseverance finds nickel compounds in Martian rocks that resemble Earth’s organic chemistry, but researchers say geology may still beat biology.
Countdown continues towards lunar return
Despite a one-day slip, NASA stays confident the Moon mission aims for early April, with weather as the key factor in the final countdown.
Lunar farming: turning soil from regolith
A look at how scientists are turning lunar regolith into soil to grow food, aiming for self-sustaining space habitats.
NASA reshuffles Moon missions
NASA reshuffles Artemis schedule, moving the first crewed lunar landing to Artemis IV while Artemis III tests the lander in Earth orbit, with a 2028 target kept for Artemis IV.