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Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal 'hidden' stars being born

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have investigated the star-forming region W51, resulting in stunning new images.

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April full moon 2026 dazzles as 'Pink Moon' lights up skies worldwide (photos)

"we have a beautiful moon rise, we're headed right at it."

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

NASA's Artemis 2 has launched on a history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.

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How to track the Artemis 2 astronauts on their journey around the moon

You can follow the Artemis 2 astronaut mission around the moon in real time, thanks to a NASA website.

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Relive NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch to the moon in these stunning photos

The launch of NASA's historic Artemis 2 mission looks incredible in these stunning launch photos.

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NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.

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There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon

It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one.

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Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?

That's one small sip of Manischewitz…

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NASA launches 4 astronauts to the moon on historic Artemis 2 voyage, a lunar leap for the 21st century

NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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'Project Hail Mary' end credits showcase stunning nebula photos captured over 400 hours by a single astrophotographer — here's the inside story

It started with an Instagram message, and ended on the silver screen.

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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.

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What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?

Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.

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NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch may be visible from Florida and southern Georgia today. Here's when to look

Here's where you need to be to see the Artemis 2 moon rocket launch with your own eyes.

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Watch Artemis 2 fly through space in real time with this telescope livestream tonight

A Virtual Telescope Project livestream aims to track NASA's Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft — here's how to watch it as it travels through space.

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April's full 'Pink Moon' rises tonight — just as NASA readies its Artemis 2 moon mission

The "Pink Moon" will rise on the same day Artemis 2 is due to launch a crew of 4 to lunar space.

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Satellite spies SpaceX Starlink before it breaks apart | Space photo of the day for April 1, 2026

SpaceX Starlink spacecraft was seen prior to breaking up in orbit by a satellite.

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Saturn's magnetic field is curiously warped, and one of its moons may be to blame

"A better understanding of Saturn’s environment is especially urgent now as plans for our return to Saturn and its moon Enceladus start to be developed."

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NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972

NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.

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This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph

NASA's XRISM X-ray spacecraft has clocked 2 million mph winds ripping out of a distant galaxy bursting with star formation.

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Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.

NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

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Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?

Comet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.

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What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?

"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."

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'Forbidden Planet' at 70: Why the original sci-fi blockbuster is still out of this world

The movie that took Shakespeare to the stars, and wrote the blueprint for movie space opera.

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Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be doing on each day of NASA's historic moon mission

The crew's 10-day mission will be filled with science, spacecraft tests, medical checks, survival training and more.

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'It didn't feel like a sci-fi movie': Esai Morales on bringing an Army Ranger to life in Netflix's sci-fi hit 'War Machine' (interview)

"Playing military characters is always interesting for me. They're all homages to a family member."

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