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A Journalist's Journey to the Moon and Beyond

December 9, 2025

A renowned science journalist has passed away at the age of 92. John Noble Wilford spent his career writing about incredible scientific achievements. He was there when humans first set foot on the moon. His words brought the excitement of that moment to life for readers everywhere. Wilford's report

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Jared Isaacman's Big NASA Test: What's Next?

December 3, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire tech boss and friend of Elon Musk, is back in the hot seat. He's up for a big job: running NASA. But first, he's got to convince a group of senators that he's the right guy for the role. This isn't his first time at the rodeo. Back in April, he had a similar chat with

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Space Food Revolution: Growing Protein for Mars Missions

November 30, 2025

Future Mars explorers face a big challenge: no grocery stores on the red planet. They can't rely on Earth for fresh supplies either, as resupply missions are too far away. So, how will they get enough food? A new project might have the answer. The European Space Agency (ESA) and Solar Foods are wor

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Unravel the Cosmos: Test Your Space Smarts with This Week's Puzzle Challenge

November 29, 2025

Ever wondered how much you really know about the universe? There's a fun way to find out. Every week, a popular space news site shares amazing stories. These stories cover everything from new space missions to stunning pictures from powerful telescopes. To make learning about space even more excitin

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A New Face in Space: Chris Williams' Journey to the ISS

November 29, 2025

Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at

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A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on Thanksgiving

November 29, 2025

Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris

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Mars' Hidden Sparks: Tiny Lightning Strikes Detected

November 28, 2025

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These elect

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A Cosmic Visitor's Big Reveal

November 27, 2025

A mysterious traveler from deep space is about to swing by Earth. On December 19, 2025, an object called 3I/ATLAS will come closest to our planet. This is a big deal. It's not just any space rock. It's an interstellar object, meaning it comes from beyond our solar system. Scientists and stargazers

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Mars Gets a Tiny Spark of Lightning

November 26, 2025

Mars has always been a mystery. Now, it's a bit more electric. Scientists have found something surprising on the Red Planet: lightning. But not the kind you see in stormy nights on Earth. This is more like a tiny spark. Researchers made this discovery recently. They didn't see big, bright bolts. In

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Mars: Tiny Lightning Strikes Detected by Perseverance Rover

November 26, 2025

Mars is full of surprises. The Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the red planet since 2021, recently made an unexpected discovery. Its microphone picked up signs of small lightning strikes caused by dust devils. These tiny electrical arcs, just a few centimeters long, were accompanied by