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SCIENCE May 25, 2021

Who gets to be an astronaut during the private spaceflight boom?

As more companies start selling tickets to space, a question looms: Who gets to call themselves an astronaut?

SCIENCE May 22, 2021

Mars rover 'Curiosity' spotted from space as it climbs 'Mont Mercou' -- SEE IT

A stunning new aerial image shows NASA's Curiosity Mars rover climbing Mount Sharp's "Mont Mercou" rock formation. 

SCIENCE May 14, 2021

NASA releases 3D video of Ingenuity Mars Helicopter flight

NASA released a video this week giving viewers the chance to witness the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's historic third flight in 3D.

SCIENCE May 12, 2021

Perseverance Mars rover's robotic arm starts conducting science

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is using its robotic arm to search for signs of ancient microbial life. 

SCIENCE May 8, 2021

China rocket debris tracker: How to see location where it will land

The core stage of China's Long March 5B rocket is projected to make an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere within hours.

SCIENCE May 8, 2021

China rocket debris falling toward Earth this weekend; point of impact still unknown

The core of China's Long March 5B rocket is predicted to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere in a matter of hours, but scientists and government agencies still cannot pinpoint the point of impact. 

SCIENCE May 6, 2021

SpaceX's Starship has successfully landed for the first time: what's next?

SpaceX achieved the first successful touchdown of its prototype Starship rocket during the latest test flight of the next-generation launch vehicle in south Texas on Wednesday, after four previous landing attempts ended in explosions.

SCIENCE May 5, 2021

Eta Aquarid 2021 meteor shower: How to watch

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning, giving curious viewers the opportunity to see debris from the famous Halley's Comet.

SCIENCE May 1, 2021

NASA astronauts grow leafy greens for longest stint on ISS

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Mission Commander Michael Hopkins and project scientists at Florida's Kennedy Space Center have grown leafy greens aboard the International Space Station for 64 days, the longest duration to date. 

SCIENCE April 30, 2021

Ingenuity Mars helicopter aces fourth flight at second attempt, will enter new demonstration phase

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter aced its fourth experimental flight on Friday.

SCIENCE April 29, 2021

Ingenuity Mars helicopter captures Perseverance rover in unprecedented aerial shot

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter captured a stunning aerial shot of the red planet and Perseverance Mars rover on its third flight on Sunday.