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Lift-off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

The lunar flyby paves the way for a future landing and lays the foundation to send humans to Mars.

Evening Standard

America is going back to the moon. Here’s why it’s a big deal - and why you should be OK with the $93 billion cost

ANALYSIS: The historic lunar flyby is the first moon trip in more than 50 years and Julia Musto explains why the trip back to the moon is worth it for America

The Independent UK

2 bright planets light up April evenings — here's where and when to look

Venus and Jupiter dominate April's evening sky, while Mercury, Mars and Saturn linger in the dawn — here's how and when to spot them all.

Space

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Artemis heads to the Moon as old rivals race to stake their claim

As NASA counts down to sending astronauts back to the Moon under the Artemis programme, countries are racing to secure their place in the lunar future – laying plans to build infrastructure on the surface and exploit its resources. More than 60 years after John F Kennedy called for cooperation…

Radio France Internationale

NASA's Artemis Program Is a Monument to Government Waste. It Can Only Go Up From Here.

Man is finally getting closer to the moon—long delayed by NASA, red tape, and political meddling.

Reason

Nasa is heading back to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. What you need to know about the Artemis mission

10-day journey will be the start of plans for lunar bases and travel to Mars, space agency hopes

The Independent UK

Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon

While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: “Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?”

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Why has it taken so long to return to the Moon?

At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, about 350 nautical miles south-east of Samoa, concluding the last mission to the Moon.

The Conversation

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long-term lunar presence

The next U.S. trip to the Moon isn’t about planting a flag. It’s about learning how to live and work there.

The Conversation

Florida space coast cities abuzz before Nasa’s Artemis launch: ‘At the doorstep of the future’

Cape Canaveral and Titusville, long ghost towns after 1969 moon landing, have witnessed space industry ‘renaissance’

The Guardian - US

Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?

Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.

Space

The first moon landing captivated the world. Can a new return visit do the same?

The first lunar mission since 1972 is about to lift off. It may not be as groundbreaking as the Apollo flights, but don’t write off the fascination the moon still exerts, says Guardian writer Paul Owen

The Guardian - UK

Andy Weir Says One Thing We’ve Accepted About Matt Damon In The Martian Actually Doesn’t Make Scientific Sense

We all believed it.

Cinemablend

No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a ‘college’ in the middle of the desert?

Two hundred miles from LA, an off-grid community with roots in Burning Man offers an unorthodox educational experience – is Mars College the future?

The Guardian - US

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International Business Times UK

Breakthrough Research Identifies Pig Semen Ingredient as Key to Eye Drops That Halt Spread of Cancer

Scientists in China have developed eye drops from pig semen that halted tumor growth in mice, potentially offering a less invasive treatment for childhood eye cancer.

The Independent UK

Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about Nasa moon mission as launch date nears

NASA’s Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time

The Times of India

UAE doubles down on moon exploration: Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre refuses to step back despite NASA’s U-turn on Lunar Gateway

NASA's pivot from the Lunar Gateway to a surface base has prompted the UAE to reaffirm its commitment to lunar exploration. Instead of withdrawing, the UAE is doubling down on its participation in the Artemis program and seeking integration into the new lunar base roadmap, demonstrating flexibility and consistent ambition…

We Got This Covered

Humans love the idea of moving to Mars, but NASA’s newest sperm research may change our minds

Space: the final frontier!

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International Business Times UK

Elon Musk's Mars Colony Dreams At Risk As Human Sperm Loses Direction In Space: Report

New research reveals that human sperm struggles in microgravity, posing challenges for reproduction in space and Mars colonisation plans.

Space

'For All Mankind' season 5: Release date & how to watch Apple TV's alt-history space show

'We will not back down! It's high time we bring Mars back under control.'

Euronews

Space creature or humble potato? What NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s latest photo actually shows

As technologies to grow food in space see increasing popularity, NASA astronaut Don Pettit sheds more light on his space farming hobby.

International Business Times UK

NASA Plans 'Planet-Hopping' Spacecraft Powered by Nuclear Fission to Explore Mars and Beyond in 2028

NASA nuclear spacecraft 2028 plans reveal a bold mission powered by nuclear fission, raising questions about safety, innovation, and the future of space exploration beyond Mars.

The Conversation

From ‘Project Hail Mary’ to Artemis II, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

The central premise of the blockbuster film “Project Hail Mary” is a long-shot mission with a familiar goal: Save humanity from extinction. While the details of the threat facing humanity are new to this story, moviegoers are used to bingeing on popcorn while watching a heroic quest to save the…

International Business Times

SpaceX Eyes Record IPO Filing This Week at Up to $1.75T Valuation

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to file paperwork for what could become the largest initial public offering in history as soon as this week, according to people familiar with the matter, accelerating plans for a potential June debut that would value the rocket and satellite giant at more than $1.75…

Inverse

Why Apple’s Boldest Sci-Fi Show Had To Start The Martian Revolution

Inverse talks to the showrunners and cast of 'For All Mankind' Season 5 to establish the seeds of the Martian Revolution and look toward the future.

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