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NASA, SpaceX looking to extend lifespan of Crew Dragon spacecraft to 15 flights

While the fifth flight of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is underway, NASA and SpaceX are studying the fleet to determine whether or not the capsules could make it to 15 flights.

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Stunning images from Very Large Telescope capture unique views of planet formation

Incredible images captured by the Very Large Telescope in Chile reveal unique insights into planet formation around young stars.

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Rare 11th-century star chart reveals complex history of Islamic, Jewish and Christian astronomy

The astrolabe dates from 11th-century Spain and has origins that are Islamic, Jewish and Christian.

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Asteroid Apophis will swing past Earth in 2029 — could a space rock collision make it hit us?

Near-Earth asteroid Apophis will not collide with another space rock until its close approach to Earth in 2029, a new analysis finds.

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SpaceX rocket launches pioneering methane-tracking satellite to orbit

MethaneSAT, which launched March 4 on SpaceX's Transporter-10 rideshare mission, will monitor hotspots of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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NASA graduates new astronaut class as it begins recruiting for more

"The Flies" are ready to fly, so NASA is in need of some new flyboys (and gals). As the space agency welcomed its latest astronauts into its corps, NASA announced it is again accepting applications.

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Watch Chinese astronauts fix Tiangong space station solar wing in 8-hour spacewalk (video)

A pair of Chinese astronauts spent eight hours outside their Tiangong Space Station last weekend to carry out repairs on solar arrays.

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Jupiter's ocean moon Europa may have less oxygen than we thought

NASA's Juno spacecraft helped scientists make the first direct measurement of molecular oxygen around Jupiter's moon Europa. The result is lower than some previous estimates.

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NASA's tiny CAPSTONE probe celebrates 450 days in orbit around the moon

NASA's CAPSTONE cubesat is still going strong after 450 days circling the moon in a special orbit chosen for NASA's future lunar space station.

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‘We look forward to work with ISRO and get the Indian astronaut into space’

Dr. Nicola "Nicky" Fox of NASA discusses NISAR project, Indian astronaut training, and future collaborations with ISRO in Bengaluru.

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The James Webb Space Telescope may have found some of the very 1st stars

The hunt for the first stars, known as Population III stars, may be nearing an end as the James Webb Space Telescope spotted tantalizing evidence for them in one of the earliest galaxies known.

Space

This little rover will ride shotgun on Japan's ambitious Mars moon sample-return mission

The small device will be headed on a long journey to the Red Planet's neighborhood.

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VR could help astronauts avoid seasickness during splashdown and recovery

Splashdowns are back in style as NASA and other space agencies reach for the moon. And VR might help returning astronauts from feeling queasy in the ocean, after space.

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Our solar system's ocean moons may be habitable — and their icy shells could hold proof

The thicknesses of ice shells covering our solar system's ocean-bearing moons could provide hints about whether these mysterious bodies may harbor life.

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SpaceX launches eighth long-duration crew for International Space Station orbit

A SpaceX rocket safely lifted off from Florida on Sunday night carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on their way to the ISS to begin a six-month science mission in Earth orbit.

The Hindu

Scientists reveal secrets of Earth's magnificent desert star dunes

Star dunes are vaguely pyramid-shaped sand formations up to about 1,000 feet (300 meters) tall with arms stretching out from a central peak to give them a star-like appearance when viewed from above.

Space

Watch NASA's next astronaut class graduate today in this free livestream (video)

NASA's latest group of astronaut candidates will graduate Tuesday (March 5) alongside two candidates from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and you can watch it live.

The Texas Tribune

Texas greenlights negotiations with SpaceX for Boca Chica State Park land exchange

Monday’s vote lets Texas Parks and Wildlife staff begin negotiations to swap 43 acres in the park for 477 acres next to a federal wildlife refuge.

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites during 3rd launch in under 24 hours

SpaceX achieved its third flight in under 24 hours on March 4. At 6:56 p.m. ET, the company launched 23 more Starlink internet satellites.

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SpaceX fuels up massive Starship megarocket in test for 3rd launch (photos)

SpaceX's next Starship to fly has successfully passed a critical fueling test ahead of the company's much anticipated Starship Flight 3 test launch this month.

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NASA Crew 8 Successfully Launches To International Space Station

NASA Crew 8 launches to the ISS for a six-month mission, conducting vital experiments on human physiology in space.

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SpaceX launches 53 satellites on Transporter-10 rideshare flight, nails rocket landing (video)

SpaceX launched 53 satellites aboard the Transporter-10 rideshare mission on March 4 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California and landed its 205th consecutive rocket.

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SpaceX's Crew-8 Dragon capsule docks at the ISS (video)

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronaut mission arrived at the International Space Station early Tuesday morning (March 5).

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Crew-8's 'family dog' plush is SpaceX's latest zero-g indicator

Three American astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a small English Springer Spaniel plush doll are now on their way to the International Space Station.

Space

If aliens had our life-hunting equipment, could they find us?

Scientists asked the question: If Earth was an exoplanet, what would reveal it hosts life? The answer was used to verify the usefulness of a planned space mission dubbed "LIFE."

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