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Discovered 29 years ago, asteroid bigger than Eiffel Tower to fly past Earth this weekend: Here's when and how to watch and should you be worried?

A colossal asteroid, dwarfing the Eiffel Tower, is set for a safe flyby of Earth this weekend, June 27, 2026. Designated (152637) 1997 NC1, it will pass at a distance of 2.6 million kilometers. While posing no threat, its immense size makes this a significant celestial event, occurring only once…

The Economic Times

Why was the early Earth so hot? The heat wasn’t just coming from the inside

When you think about a large asteroid impact, you might imagine a moment of devastation: a violent collision, a blast of heat and debris, and then years of atmospheric disruption and damage left behind.

The Conversation

The US and China are planning Moon bases. It could help improve life on Earth

The NASA Artemis program, now supported by 67 countries under the Artemis Accords, plans to return humans to the Moon by 2028. A recent White House Executive Order has gone further, directing NASA to establish a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.

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The US is leading the new space race – but other countries are close behind

When NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the crew of the Artemis III mission at Johnson Space Center in Houston earlier this month, he was ebullient.

The Conversation

Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science

A photograph of Earth glowing in deep space, the Moon’s cratered horizon stretching across its foreground, caught many people’s eyes in April 2026. Astronauts captured the image while aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, and like the famous Apollo 8 “Earthrise” image, the picture felt instantly real and inspiring for many.

The Conversation

What If Your Biggest Life Problems Are Hidden in Your Kundli?

Have you ever wondered why some people naturally radiate confidence while others constantly struggle with self-doubt? Why does one person take bold risks while another remains trapped in fear and overthinking? According to Vedic astrology, these patterns may not be random at all. Ancient astrologers believed that every planet in…

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Today’s space race could turn fatal if we don’t agree on new rules

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen had an emotional message before he and three colleagues set off for the Moon earlier this year on the Artemis II mission: “We go for all humanity”.

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These nearly invisible crystals could rewrite what we know about the early Solar System

Moon impact 3.5 billion years ago reveals hidden Solar System history through tiny mineral grains. The discovery shows asteroid bombardment continued long after the Late Heavy Bombardment period. Researchers found baddeleyite crystals inside lunar meteorite NWA 12593, dated nearly 3.486 billion years old. The evidence connects impacts on the Moon,…

The Economic Times

Moon dust may be hiding signs of pulverised alien technology, scientist says

Grain-sized remnants of alien technology may get caught in solar wind and land on plants and moons close to us

The Independent UK

NASA announces its Artemis III crew, which will test important equipment and systems in Earth orbit and is testing public opinion

Over the span of a few short months in 2026, NASA’s Artemis III mission lost its original purpose, but gained a crew and some controversy over its composition.

The Conversation

Jeff Bezos wants the Moon to power the next industrial revolution

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Jeff Bezos says we should colonise the Moon to save Earth

Blue Origin boss also claims AI will lead to labour shortages

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award

Koch was part of the four-member crew of the Artemis II mission which in April flew around the Moon and is widely viewed as a potential candidate for future lunar-surface missions.

Euronews

Alien Probes Could Be Hiding In Solar System Beyond Our Sight, NASA Study Suggests

A NASA‑linked study argues that alien probes could already be in our Solar System, but our surveys are still too crude to rule them out. From misidentified rocket boosters to blurry moon maps, it suggests we have barely begun to look for extraterrestrial artefacts.

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Trillionaire Claims Elon Musk's Quadrillionaire Status Is 'Not Impossible'

Elon Musk suggests becoming a quadrillionaire is possible with SpaceX's Moon and Mars factories, amid SpaceX's record IPO and discussions on future economies measured in mass and energy.

The Economic Times

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire, on what it would take to reach $1,000,000,000,000,000 and become a quadrillionaire

Elon Musk has reportedly become the world's first trillionaire following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO. While acknowledging the possibility of becoming a quadrillionaire, Musk stated it would require establishing factories on the Moon and Mars, suggesting traditional currencies may become obsolete by then.

The Mary Sue

NASA Just Named the Artemis III Crew, but They Are Ditching the Moon Landing for a Risky High-Stakes Rehearsal in Orbit

If all goes well, Artemis IV will finally put boots back on the lunar surface.

International Business Times UK

Who Are the Artemis III Astronauts? Everything to Know About NASA's 2027 Moon Mission Crew

NASA has unveiled the Artemis III crew, including astronauts Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas, for a 2027 mission focusing on lunar orbital operations and systems testing.

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Why You Can't Settle Mars or Colonize the Moon Without Real Property Rights

The Outer Space Treaty and other legal obstacles could block our sci-fi future.

International Business Times UK

What Is the Artemis III Mission? NASA Names Four-Person Crew to Test SpaceX and Blue Origin's Commercial Lunar Landers

NASA has announced the Artemis III crew, set to test commercial lunar landers in 2027, marking a pivotal step in returning humans to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence.

Euronews

Artemis III: Luca Parmitano selected for next stage of NASA's lunar landing mission

NASA has unveiled the Artemis III crew for a proposed 2027 mission to test key Earth-orbit technologies ahead of sending a human crew to the Moon.

Evening Standard

Nasa sticks by 2027 launch of next mission despite Blue Origin rocket explosion

The agency expresses confidence in the space firm founded by the billionaire Amazon businessman as it names its Artemis III crew.

The Conversation

Nasa names Artemis III crew, but a rocket explosion has thrown US Moon plans into turmoil

Nasa has named the crew of its next Artemis mission, which it promised would be an “extraordinary demonstration of what is possible”. Artemis is the ambitious American-led effort to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028.

The Conversation

Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

NASA’s plans to return astronauts to the Moon through the Artemis program and ultimately send humans to Mars highlight just how far space exploration has come. Yet while the Moon and Mars remain compelling destinations filled with scientific mysteries, looking beyond our solar system raises even deeper questions about the…

The Independent UK

Prada unveils spacesuit to be worn by NASA astronauts on Moon mission

Luxury fashion brand unveils next-generation LCVG suit for Artemis missions

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