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Jan 15 2026SCIENCE

A Giant Leap: Humans Head Back to the Moon Soon

Humans are going back to the Moon! After more than 50 years, NASA is preparing for a big moment. Four brave astronauts will fly around the Moon in a spacecraft called Orion. This mission, named Artemis II, is a crucial step for future Moon exploration. The journey will last about 10 days. It's not

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Jan 11 2026SCIENCE

Astronauts Head Home Early: A Look at the ISS Medical Evacuation

In space, things don't always go as planned. Right now, four astronauts are getting ready to come back to Earth sooner than expected. This is because one of them needs medical help that can't be given properly in space. The astronauts are part of the Crew-11 mission, which includes NASA's Mike Finck

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Jan 10 2026SCIENCE

SpaceX and NASA Plan Astronauts' Early Return

SpaceX is getting ready to bring back four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) earlier than planned. This is because one of the astronauts has a medical issue. The astronauts are NASA's Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platanov. The plan is for t

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Jan 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

The Blue Giant's Final Days: A23a's Impending Farewell

A massive iceberg, A23a, is showing signs of its final days. This giant ice block, once twice the size of Rhode Island, is now turning blue and cracking apart. It's been drifting in the South Atlantic, near South America, and scientists say it won't last much longer. The iceberg is covered in blue

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Jan 09 2026SCIENCE

Science Funding: Learning from NASA's Past

Money for science is tight right now. Schools and labs are feeling the pinch. But this isn't new. Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, NASA faced big budget cuts. President Nixon needed funds for the Vietnam War. So, NASA's budget took a hit. This changed how NASA explored space. NASA had to get

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

Astronaut Health Concern: NASA Eyes Emergency ISS Evacuation

Up in the sky, far above us, something unexpected happened. One of the astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) had a health scare. NASA, the big space agency, is now thinking about bringing the astronauts back to Earth earlier than planned. The astronaut who is not feeling well is okay

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

A Glitch in the Space Plan: NASA's Unexpected Pause

NASA recently decided to push back a planned spacewalk. The reason? A medical issue with one of the astronauts. The agency kept details vague, citing privacy rules. They did say the situation is under control and promised updates later. Two astronauts, Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, were supposed to

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Jan 08 2026SCIENCE

Astronauts Gear Up for Critical Space Station Tasks

In a significant move for space exploration, two NASA astronauts are set to venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) this Thursday. Mike Fincke, a seasoned spacewalker, and Zena Cardman, making her first spacewalk, will take on this mission. Their primary goal is to prepare the 2A power

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

A Year of Big Moments: What 2026 Holds for Sports, Space, and the U. S.

2026 is going to be a big year, packed with excitement and important events. Let's dive in and see what's coming up. First up, sports fans have a lot to look forward to. The Winter Olympics and Paralympics are heading to Italy. From February 6 to 22, athletes will compete in Milan and Cortina d’Amp

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Moon Mission: NASA's Bold Step Back to the Moon

NASA is gearing up for a big moment in space exploration. After many years of waiting, the Artemis II mission is set to take astronauts back to the moon. This mission is a huge deal because it's the first time since 1972 that humans will travel beyond Earth's orbit. The crew for Artemis II includes

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