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The Hillscience5 hrs ago
Beekeeper's Naturals Recalls One Lot of Saline Nasal Spray After Yeast and Mold Test Results
The company voluntarily recalled Lot No. 5950 after testing showed microbial levels above limits. About 585 units sold on Amazon between April 2 and April 24 are affected.
nypost.comworld23 hrs ago
NASA X-59 Breaks Sound Barrier in First Supersonic Test Flight
The experimental aircraft reached Mach 1.1 during an 81-minute flight at Edwards Air Force Base. NASA said the milestone advances efforts to develop quieter supersonic travel.
Usa Todayscience1 day ago
Nasal spray sold on Amazon recalled over possible mold contamination
A voluntary recall covers one lot of Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray sold on Amazon after tests showed yeast levels above limits and possible Aspergillus mold. The company received four adverse-reaction reports linked to the product.
bbc.co.ukscience3 days ago
World Cup Opens in North America While Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened across the United States, Canada and Mexico this week while NASA named an all-male crew for its 2027 lunar mission and Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes after a two-month ceasefire.
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nasa.govscience5 days ago
NASA Administrator Defends Merit-Based Artemis III Crew Selection, Rejects Political Influence
Jared Isaacman said the Astronaut Office chose the crew based on expertise and mission needs. The decision drew criticism over NASA’s prior commitment to include a woman and a person of colour on the lunar surface.
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GB Newsworld6 days ago
European astronaut selected for first time on NASA lunar mission
An Italian astronaut will fly on the Artemis III mission scheduled for 2028. The crew will test lunar landing vehicles during a two-week flight that includes work with two commercial landers.
ABC Newsscience3 days agoUpdated
NASA Names Four Astronauts for 2027 Artemis III Moon Mission
The agency selected a crew of three Americans and one Italian for the first crewed lunar landing under the current program. The mission will launch in 2027 aboard the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket.
app.buzzsumo.comworld6 days ago
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir Captures Timelapse of Aurora Australis from SpaceX Dragon
Jessica Meir posted footage of the Southern Lights captured from orbit after recent solar activity. The video shows the aurora dancing beneath the spacecraft.
Newsweekscience6 days agoUpdated
NASA Announces Artemis III Crew for 2027 Low-Earth Orbit Test Mission
Randy Bresnik will command the crew that will test docking procedures with commercial lunar landers in low-Earth orbit no earlier than 2027.
app.buzzsumo.comworld6 days agoUpdated
NASA Names Crew for Artemis III Earth-Orbit Test Flight, Including ESA Astronaut Luca Parmitano as Pilot
The four-person crew will fly a crewed test mission in Earth orbit to demonstrate systems for future lunar landings. Parmitano is the first European astronaut assigned to a crewed Artemis flight.
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app.buzzsumo.comtechnology7 days ago
NASA to Reveal Artemis III Crew for 2027 Earth-Orbit Lander Test
The agency will name the astronauts during an 11 a.m. ET broadcast from the Johnson Space Center. The mission will test commercial lunar landers in Earth orbit no earlier than late 2027.
New York Postscience8 days ago
Prada Unveils Liquid Cooling Garment for NASA Astronauts in Collaboration with Axiom Space
Italian fashion house Prada introduced an inner-layer garment developed with Axiom Space for future NASA missions. The product follows the company’s 2024 spacesuit collaboration and comes amid a wider luxury sector slowdown.
rte.iescience8 days ago
NASA Announces Three-Phase Plan for Lunar Base Near Moon’s South Pole Through 2036
NASA will launch three uncrewed missions this year to scout landing sites and test rovers. The programme runs through 2036 and includes nine additional missions before 2027.
spacenews.comworld9 days ago
NASA's Maven Mars Orbiter Ends Successful 12-Year Mission After Technical Failure
The Maven orbiter ended its mission after more than a decade of atmospheric study. NASA confirmed the spacecraft cannot be recovered.
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nasa.govscience9 days ago
NASA Outlines Plans for Multi-Mission Lunar South Pole Outpost Using Commercial Landers
The agency outlined three uncrewed precursor missions and commercial hardware deliveries before the end of 2026, while assessing damage from a May 28 New Glenn test explosion.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld10 days ago
NASA X-59 aircraft reaches Mach 1.1 in first supersonic test flight
The experimental aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time on Friday. The 81-minute flight reached Mach 1.1 and 13,228 metres.
app.buzzsumo.comworld10 days ago
NASA Crew Takes Brief Precaution in Crew Dragon While Russian Cosmonauts Seal ISS Air Leaks and Repairs Are Paused
NASA briefly directed five astronauts into the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom on Friday while two cosmonauts addressed air leaks in the Zvezda module. The crew returned to normal operations after Roscosmos paused the work.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
NASA Briefly Shelters ISS Crew in SpaceX Dragon as Roscosmos Pauses Leak Repairs for Assessment
NASA briefly moved five astronauts into the docked Crew Dragon Freedom on Friday after new pressure readings in a Russian transfer tunnel. The agency later cleared the crew to resume normal operations once Roscosmos shifted to measurements.
nypost.comworld11 days ago
NASA Directs ISS Crew to SpaceX Dragon as Roscosmos Takes Measurements in Zvezda Module
NASA briefly moved five crew members into the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom on Friday while Roscosmos assessed leaks in a Russian transfer tunnel. The agency later returned the crew to normal operations after the Russian side limited work to measurements.
The Bbcscience10 days agoUpdated
Russian Cosmonauts Repair Worsened ISS Leak as NASA Crew Takes Temporary Shelter
Five astronauts were directed into a docked spacecraft on Friday morning after an air leak in the Russian segment worsened. Russian cosmonauts paused repairs and the crew returned to normal operations within two hours.
Forbesscience12 days ago
NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Orbiter, Begins Decommissioning After Battery-Draining Anomaly
The agency announced Wednesday that the MAVEN orbiter is unrecoverable following an anomaly that drained its batteries. The mission produced more than 800 publications on Mars’ atmosphere over twelve years.
spacenews.comtechnology12 days ago
NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Orbiter After Anomaly Caused Unexpected Rotation During Occultation
The $582 million MAVEN spacecraft has not been heard from since an occultation behind Mars on December 6, 2025. NASA ended recovery efforts on Wednesday after all reset commands failed.
Forbesscience12 days ago
NASA Retires MAVEN After Unrecoverable Anomaly Ends 11-Year Mars Atmosphere Mission
The agency confirmed Wednesday that the orbiter, launched in 2013, is beyond recovery following a fast spin that drained its batteries. MAVEN completed more than a decade of atmospheric observations at Mars.
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spacenews.comtechnology12 days ago
NASA's MAVEN Mars Mission Ends After More Than a Decade of Atmospheric Discoveries
The space agency confirmed Wednesday that the MAVEN mission ended after more than a decade. A review board concluded the spacecraft cannot be recovered.
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bgr.comworld14 days ago
Small Meteorite Lands in Cape Cod Bay After Fireball Seen Over New England
A meteor broke apart at 40 miles altitude on Saturday afternoon, releasing energy equal to 300 tons of TNT. NASA said the resulting meteorite landed in the middle of Cape Cod Bay.
Usa Todaytechnology15 days ago
NASA Astronaut Marks 300 Days in Space with Crew Milestone Celebration on ISS
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shared photos of a dessert made aboard the International Space Station to celebrate 300 days in orbit for herself and 100 days each for two crewmates. The cake was prepared by Russian cosmonauts using limited supplies.
spacenews.comscience16 days ago
NASA Awards $440 Million to Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to Develop Lunar Rovers for Planned Moon Base
NASA selected two companies to build lunar terrain vehicles for a planned moon base near the lunar south pole. The contracts total about $440 million and form part of a $20 billion program announced this week.
fortune.comscience16 days ago
New Glenn Test Explosion Delays Blue Origin Launch Plans
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine test on May 28, 2026, damaging the launch pad and halting near-term Blue Moon lunar missions. NASA had recently awarded Blue Origin contracts to deliver payloads to the lunar surface, but the accident leaves SpaceX as the p…
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spacenews.comscience16 days agoUpdated
Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Engine Explodes During Test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a pre-launch engine test on May 28, 2026. The incident grounds the vehicle that was scheduled to carry a Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA.
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spacenews.comworld17 days ago
New Glenn Rocket Exploded During Pad Testing
A New Glenn rocket owned by Blue Origin exploded during a test on Thursday. The company is developing a moon lander for NASA.
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BBC Newsworld17 days ago
Blue Origin New Glenn Engine Test Ends in Explosion, Damages Launch Pad
A Blue Origin rocket exploded during testing at a Florida launch site, damaging the pad and delaying future flights. The incident affects Amazon satellite plans and Nasa lunar missions scheduled for 2026 and later.
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suasnews.comworld19 days ago
U.S. Special Operations Command Seeks Drone Test Site in Mississippi
The command plans to expand NASA’s Stennis Space Center for air, sea and ground drone testing. A solicitation seeks industry and academic partners to create an Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld19 days ago
NASA Details Phased Plan for Moon Base Development
NASA outlined a three-phase approach to building a lunar base, with initial missions scheduled through 2029. The agency plans to rely on private contractors for landers, rovers, and cargo delivery.
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New York Postworld20 days ago
Nasal Spray Reduced Brain Inflammation and Improved Memory in Mice
Researchers at Texas A&M University tested a nasal spray containing extracellular vesicles in mice. Two doses lowered brain inflammation, restored mitochondrial function, and produced measurable gains in memory tasks that lasted for months.
en.antaranews.comtechnology20 days ago
NASA Outlines Three-Phase Plan for Lunar South Pole Base
NASA released a roadmap and concept images for building a sustained human presence near the lunar South Pole. The plan divides development into three phases running from robotic missions through 2029 to continuous crewed operations after 2032.
fastcompany.comscience20 days ago
NASA Moon Base Plans Reported to Lift Space Contractor Stocks
Reports indicate that NASA’s updated moon base approach is linked to gains in shares of companies working on lunar projects. Blue Origin and Firefly Aerospace are among the firms cited as beneficiaries of the Artemis program.
news18.comworld20 days ago
NASA Outlines First Phase of Moon Base With Rovers and Landers
NASA on Tuesday detailed initial plans for a lunar base and awarded contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars to four U.S. companies. The announcement comes less than two months after the Artemis II crewed lunar flyaround.
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tass.comtechnology19 days ago
NASA Selects Blue Origin for Lunar Rover Deliveries and Details South Pole Base Plan
NASA outlined a three-phase lunar base program at the moon’s south pole, with the first robotic missions scheduled to begin this year. Blue Origin will test its Blue Moon Mark 1 Endurance lander in late 2026 as part of the initial phase.
Wiredtechnology19 days ago
NASA Awards First Contracts for Lunar South Pole Rovers
NASA selected Blue Origin, Firefly, and Astrolab to deliver rovers to the Moon’s south pole. The awards mark the first step toward a permanent lunar base after the Artemis II mission.
theinertia.comscience20 days ago
NASA Satellite Images Show Phytoplankton Bloom Off Mid-Atlantic Coast
Satellite data from NASA show a phytoplankton bloom producing turquoise water along the Jersey Shore and other Mid-Atlantic beaches. The bloom began in early April and remains visible in coastal zones from New Jersey to Virginia.
The Vergeworld20 days ago
NASA Outlines Three Robotic Missions to Begin Moon Base Construction
NASA announced three uncrewed lunar missions scheduled for later this year to scout landing sites and test equipment ahead of a planned crewed landing in 2028. The flights form the first phase of a multi-year effort to establish a permanent base at the Moon’s south pole.
tass.comworld20 days ago
NASA Outlines Plans for Lunar Base Operations by 2029
NASA announced details for a semi-permanent lunar base at the Moon's South Pole. The agency said the first phase will run through 2029 and involve 25 launches and 21 landings.
spacenews.comworld20 days ago
NASA Awards Contracts for Two Lunar Rovers
NASA announced contracts on Tuesday to develop two rovers that will support astronauts at a planned lunar base. The awards form part of the agency's ongoing program to establish a sustained presence on the Moon.
spacenews.comworld20 days ago
NASA Awards Contracts for Moon Base Landers Rovers and Drones
NASA has awarded contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars to four U.S. companies for the first phase of a planned lunar base. The hardware is scheduled to arrive before astronauts land on the moon as early as 2028.
upi.comworld20 days ago
NASA Announces Timeline and Contracts for Lunar Base Development
NASA released a phased schedule for building Moon outposts and awarded lunar lander contracts to Blue Origin. The plan outlines successive stages leading to permanent settler facilities.
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app.buzzsumo.comscience20 days ago
NASA Selects Lunar Outpost for Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services Contract
NASA awarded Lunar Outpost a task order under its Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract. The award covers development of the Pegasus crewed lunar terrain vehicle for Artemis program operations.
New York Postscience20 days ago
NASA Administrator Announces Three 2026 Moon Missions
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that three lunar missions are scheduled for 2026. The missions will be conducted by Blue Origin, Astrobotic, and Intuitive Machines to deliver agency payloads.
Wiredscience22 days ago
Psyche Probe Captures Mars Images During Gravity-Assist Flyby
NASA used the Psyche spacecraft's close approach to Mars to test its instruments. The probe passed within 4,609 kilometers of the planet and gathered data on the surface and atmosphere.
arstechnica.comtechnology23 days ago
NASA Plans 2028 Test of Nuclear Electric Rocket for Mars Mission
NASA will test a nuclear-powered spacecraft in 2028 designed to shorten travel times to Mars. The project, called Space Reactor-1 Freedom, is part of the Ignition announcement released in March.
nypost.comworld23 days ago
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Describes Artemis II Crew Training and Flight
Commander Reid Wiseman discussed the selection process, family considerations, and daily operations during the Artemis II lunar mission. The interview covered training adjustments, spacecraft challenges, and emergency procedures encountered in flight.
thehindu.comfinance23 days ago
Pentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UAP Files
The Defense Department released dozens of documents and videos on May 22 showing military encounters with unidentified anomalous phenomena. Materials include a 2023 shootdown over Lake Huron and historical NASA audio from Mercury and Apollo missions.
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SpaceX Explores Extending Starlink Laser Links to the Moon
SpaceX is examining the use of existing Starlink laser technology for lunar communications. The effort would aim to provide higher data rates for NASA's Artemis missions than current deep-space systems allow.
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app.buzzsumo.comscience25 days ago
NASA Tests Mars Helicopter Rotors Past Speed of Sound
NASA engineers tested larger rotor blades for future Mars aircraft and reached speeds above Mach 1 in a simulated Martian atmosphere. The tests produced about 30 percent more lift than previous designs. Data analysis is ongoing.
news.google.comscience26 days ago
NASA Tests High-Powered Plasma Thruster for Future Mars Missions
NASA conducted a test of a lithium-fed magnetoplasmadynamic thruster that reached 120 kilowatts of power. The agency said the system could reduce propellant use by up to 90 percent compared with chemical rockets.
deadline.comfinance29 days ago
Hien Truong Wins Men's Singles at 2026 Kuala Lumpur Open
Hien Truong defeated Hung Anh Nguyen and Nasa Hatakeyama to win the men's singles title at the 2026 Panas Kuala Lumpur Open. Several lower-seeded players advanced past top seeds in both men's and women's draws.
rte.ieworld30 days ago
Asteroid 2026 JH2 to Pass Within 91,600 Kilometers of Earth on May 18
NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies reported that asteroid 2026 JH2 will reach its closest approach to Earth on Monday, May 18. The asteroid measures up to 33 meters in diameter and will pass at a distance equivalent to roughly 176 times the diameter of Bulgaria.
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ndtv.comworld31 days ago
NASA Records 19-Day Solar Radio Burst
NASA observed a solar radio burst that lasted 19 days from August 21 to September 9 2025 breaking the previous record of five days. The Type IV burst was produced by electrons trapped in magnetic fields following three coronal mass ejections. Researchers used data from four space…
app.buzzsumo.comworld32 days ago
NASA Black Marble Data Shows Both Brightening and Dimming Across the Globe from 2014-2022
New NASA analysis of Black Marble data shows radiance increased 34 percent while dimming offset it by 18 percent, with both trends intensifying over the decade. Researchers found distinct regional patterns across the United States, China, India and Europe instead of a uniform glo…
photojournal.jpl.nasa.govworld33 days ago
NASA Releases New Perseverance Rover Self-Portrait from Jezero Crater
The agency published the composite image on May 13, 2026, captured at Lac de Charmes during the rover's deepest push west beyond Jezero Crater. Created from 61 photos using the WATSON camera, the selfie shows the rover after it abraded a rock surface with the crater's western rim…
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New Scientistscience34 days ago
Pentagon Releases Declassified Documents on UFO Sightings, Mostly Showing No Extraterrestrial Evidence
The U.S. Department of Defense made public hundreds of pages of documents, photographs and correspondence on unidentified anomalous phenomena, some previously classified. The release includes imagery from NASA’s Gemini 7, Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 missions along with an infrared im…