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'I think we all know that hope is fading.' Private Odin asteroid probe is tumbling in space
By Tariq Malik published
The company AstroForge is working to try and recover the asteroid probe before time runs out.

From interstellar dust to life beyond Earth: Why scientists can't wait for NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A modest NASA space telescope with grand ambitions will soon launch into an orbit around Earth. Here's why scientists are excited about it.

US Space Operations Command unveils new motto in head banging video: 'Always the hunter'
By Julian Dossett published
US Space Operations Command recently unveiled a new motto: "Semper Venator," Latin for "Always the hunter."

NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet clears 'major hurdle' ahead of 1st flight (photos)
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic jet recently passed electromagnetic interference testing, moving it one step closer to its first flight.

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).

How microbes from Earth can help astronauts adapt to long-term space missions
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Astronauts in isolated space habitats could benefit from the intentional fostering of diverse microbes from humanity's evolutionary past, a new study suggests.

1st private spacecraft to attempt to travel beyond the moon appears to be in trouble
By Andrew Jones published
Space mining company AstroForge launched its Odin asteroid probe this week, but the mission is suffering from unknown issues.

NASA's brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon
By Brett Tingley published
NASA's water-hunting Lunar Trailblazer probe is experiencing communication and power issues while it makes its way to the moon following a Feb. 26 launch.
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