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Asteroid Ryugu holds secrets of our solar system's past, present and future
Samples of asteroid Ryugu, collected by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, have revealed the impact solar winds and tiny space rocks have had on the asteroid itself.
China unveils video of its moon base plans, which weirdly includes a NASA space shuttle
A video outlining China's moon base plans depicts a wide number of concepts, including surface sample return operations, a lander and rover, and supporting orbital satellites.
Evidence for Planet 9 found in icy bodies sneaking past Neptune
The hypothetical ninth planet may be slingshotting Oort Cloud objects onto orbits that come closer to the sun than Neptune does.
NASA crew announced for simulated Mars mission next month
NASA picked a crew of four volunteers to undergo a simulation of life on Mars. The project will begin on May 10.
NASA's Viper moon rover gets its 'neck' and 'head' installed for mission later this year
With its "mighty mast," NASA's Polar Exploration Rover dubbed VIPER continues to be prepped for its mission to the moon slated for late 2024.
What would happen if the moon disappeared?
Space mysteries What would happen if our closest neighbor, the moon, disappeared? Here we explore the possible effects it could have on the environment and life on Earth.
'Tiger stripes' on Saturn's moon Enceladus could reveal if its oceans are habitable
A new model of Enceladus "tiger stripe" fractures and their connection with the moon of Saturn's ice geysers and subsurface oceans could have implications for its ability to support life.
Beavers are helping fight climate change, satellite data shows
As global warming intensifies droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in western United States are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage.
