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Artemis II Mission Successfully Passes “Behind” the Moon
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Artemis II Mission Successfully Passes “Behind” the Moon

“We will explore, we will build ships, we will revisit,” said astronaut Christina Koch, once communication with Orion was reestablished. “But ultimately, we will always choose Earth, we will always choose each other.”
5 Moon Mysteries That the Artemis Missions Could Finally Solve
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5 Moon Mysteries That the Artemis Missions Could Finally Solve

The moon is not just a barren rock orbiting Earth. The Artemis missions could answer the great unknowns that the satellite holds.
The Trajectory of the Artemis II Moon Mission Is a Feat of Engineering
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The Trajectory of the Artemis II Moon Mission Is a Feat of Engineering

The astronauts will break all previous records for distance travelled from Earth. Here’s how they’ll get there – and back.
Even Artemis II Astronauts Have Microsoft Outlook Problems
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Even Artemis II Astronauts Have Microsoft Outlook Problems

The mission commander’s email inbox failed during the journey to the moon. Have they tried turning the computer off and back on again?
Invisible Galaxy Confirmed for the First Time: It Is 99.9% Made up of Dark Matter
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Invisible Galaxy Confirmed for the First Time: It Is 99.9% Made up of Dark Matter

Until now, we had only seen four separate star clusters. Now we know that they are part of an “invisible” galaxy.
The Longest Solar Eclipse for 100 Years Is Coming. Don’t Miss It
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The Longest Solar Eclipse for 100 Years Is Coming. Don’t Miss It

NASA has announced when the longest total solar eclipse of the century will occur—and you won’t have to wait long. Here’s what you should know.