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Chance of alien life ‘goes to heart’ of space missions, Nasa chief says

Jared Isaacman says odds of evidence we are not alone are ‘pretty high’ four days after Artemis II rocket lifted off

The Guardian - US

Artemis II astronauts expected to reach far side of moon on Monday

Nasa team get deeper into space than any humans have ever ventured

The Guardian - UK

What to know about the moon flyby as Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s record

Apollo 13’s astronauts missed out on a moon landing when one of their oxygen tanks ruptured on the way there in 1970

The Independent UK

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Satellite mirror plans could disrupt sleep and ecosystems worldwide, scientists say

Letters to US agency raise concerns over tech firm’s plans to use reflective satellites and expand numbers in low Earth orbit

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia makes history with 'Shams' satellite launch, joins NASA's Artemis Programme

Saudi Arabia has made a historic entry into NASA's Artemis program with the successful launch of its "Shams" satellite. This marks the first Arab nation's participation in the lunar mission, contributing vital space weather research. The initiative underscores the Kingdom's growing technological prowess and commitment to global space collaboration.

The Times of India

“Out Of This World”: 34 Memes That Perfectly Capture The Artemis II Toilet Mishap

Here are all the hilarious memes sparked after Artemis II toilet problem.

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Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine

The astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission reported a burning smell from their Orion spacecraft toilet overnight, but Mission Control isn't overly concerned. They are over halfway to the moon today.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA

On Episode 204 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik bring it to you from Houston, as the Artemis 2 mission continues.

Space

Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway through their mission to the moon

The three Americans and one Canadian are set to reach the moon on Monday

The Independent UK

An Artemis 2 astronaut took a 'bath' on camera on the way to the moon. Mission Control's reaction was priceless (video)

NASA's Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover was cleaning up after a workout when the cameras caught a bit more than expected. Mission Control's response was priceless.

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Artemis 2 astronauts are now headed to the moon. Why has it taken humanity so long to go back?

The Artemis 2 astronauts are the first people to journey toward the moon since 1972. Why has it taken us more than half a century to go back?

Space

It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will get a maximum of 252,757 miles (406,773 kilometers) from Earth on April 6, breaking the mark set by Apollo 13 in April 1970.

Space

21 Years Later, Apple TV's Biggest Epic Just Rebooted An Awesome Battlestar Concept

In 'For All Mankind' Season 5, the second episode "The Hard Six," seems to make a reference to 'Battlestar Galactica.' Could it be the same universe?

Inverse

Astronauts on the ISS watched NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch from space

From the ground to low Earth orbit, the Artemis 2 launch became a shared moment across the planet and beyond.

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Venus shines at its best in spring and summer 2026 — here's what to look for

Venus returns as a brilliant evening star in 2026, with dazzling conjunctions, peak brightness and stunning views through the summer.

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1st results from Blue Ghost lunar lander reveal how much we still don't know about the moon

Data from Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander casts doubt on the decades-old view of the moon as divided between a hotter near side and cooler far side.

The Independent UK

Astronauts share ‘spectacular moment’ as Artemis II breaks out of Earth’s orbit and heads to far side of the moon

The current record for the furthest spaceflight is about 248,000 miles, held by members of the Apollo 13 lunar mission

Space

Atlas V rocket launches its heaviest-ever payload, sending 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit

An Atlas V launched 29 of Amazon's internet satellites — collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted — on Saturday morning (April 4).

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Artemis 2 astronauts see Earth in the rear-view mirror | Space photo of the day for April 3, 2026

The Artemis 2 astronauts snapped a gorgeous photo of their home planet recently as they sped away from it and toward the moon.

The Guardian - US

Artemis II astronauts closer to moon than Earth amid toilet malfunction

Crew members can now see the moon, which one described as ‘a beautiful sight’, from their spacecraft’s docking hatch

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NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon. Can you see the Artemis 4 landing sites from Earth?

NASA's Artemis Program seeks to place American boots close to the moon's south pole.

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NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are cruising to the moon. So why are they doing CPR tests today?

After an action-packed first two days, Flight Day 3 may bring a more relaxed pace for the Artemis 2 moon astronauts.

The Guardian - UK

As satellites fill Earth’s orbit, the space race risks becoming an environmental crisis

In this week’s newsletter: From pollution in the upper atmosphere to mounting debris, experts warn the rapid expansion in space could threaten our planet

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Artemis 2 astronauts head for the moon after make-or-break engine burn (video)

Artemis 2's Orion capsule aced a critical engine burn this evening (April 2) that sent it from Earth orbit outward toward the moon.

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Watch comet C/2026 A1 plunge toward the sun online this week

Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) belongs to a rare group of sungrazing comets.

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