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NASA delays launch of rover designed to search and drill for water on the MoonNASA delays launch of rover designed to search and drill for water on the Moon
Why stars look spiky in images from the James Webb Space TelescopeWhy stars look spiky in images from the James Webb Space Telescope
Jupiter photos from NASA’s new space telescope are teaser of Solar System images to comeJupiter photos from NASA’s new space telescope are teaser of Solar System images to come
NASA just launched a powerful new instrument to study dustNASA just launched a powerful new instrument to study dust
Russia ousts boisterous space chief Dmitry RogozinRussia ousts boisterous space chief Dmitry Rogozin
Here’s how the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope stack up to Hubble’s epic shots
Marvel at the first batch of full-color images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
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How to watch NASA reveal the first images from the James Webb Space TelescopeHow to watch NASA reveal the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope
Here’s the first full-color image from NASA’s James Webb Space TelescopeHere’s the first full-color image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
NASA teases list of first celestial objects imaged by the James Webb Space TelescopeNASA teases list of first celestial objects imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA condemns Russian cosmonauts displaying anti-Ukraine propaganda in spaceNASA condemns Russian cosmonauts displaying anti-Ukraine propaganda in space
How engineers got the world’s most powerful space telescope ready to do science

The last six months for the James Webb Space Telescope have been packed full of tasks

Loren Grush
NASA reestablishes communication with new lunar spacecraft after brief blackoutNASA reestablishes communication with new lunar spacecraft after brief blackout
A tiny NASA spacecraft launches to test out a new orbit around the MoonA tiny NASA spacecraft launches to test out a new orbit around the Moon
Dress rehearsal for NASA’s deep-space rocket cut short by mere secondsDress rehearsal for NASA’s deep-space rocket cut short by mere seconds
Why getting hit by space dust is an unavoidable aspect of space travelWhy getting hit by space dust is an unavoidable aspect of space travel
Astra’s failed launch resulted in the loss of two NASA weather satellitesAstra’s failed launch resulted in the loss of two NASA weather satellites
Why France signing NASA’s lunar exploration pact is the most important signature yetWhy France signing NASA’s lunar exploration pact is the most important signature yet
NASA is putting together a research team to study UFOsNASA is putting together a research team to study UFOs
NASA’s new powerful space telescope gets hit by larger than expected micrometeoroidNASA’s new powerful space telescope gets hit by larger than expected micrometeoroid
NASA rolled out its new massive rocket to the launchpad for the second timeNASA rolled out its new massive rocket to the launchpad for the second time
Biden wishes Elon Musk ‘lots of luck’ on Moon trip that NASA is fundingBiden wishes Elon Musk ‘lots of luck’ on Moon trip that NASA is funding
NASA outsources development of Moon spacesuit to two private companiesNASA outsources development of Moon spacesuit to two private companies
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth, wrapping up critical test missionBoeing’s Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth, wrapping up critical test mission
Boeing’s Starliner successfully docks to the International Space Station for the first timeBoeing’s Starliner successfully docks to the International Space Station for the first time
NASA engineers trying to figure out strange readings from aging interstellar spacecraftNASA engineers trying to figure out strange readings from aging interstellar spacecraft
Boeing successfully launches Starliner spacecraft to orbit in do-over test flightBoeing successfully launches Starliner spacecraft to orbit in do-over test flight
Watch Boeing launch its Starliner space capsule in do-over flightWatch Boeing launch its Starliner space capsule in do-over flight
Boeing’s third launch attempt nears for embattled Starliner spacecraft

Perhaps this time will be the one

Loren Grush
NASA’s InSight lander detects largest ‘marsquake’ yet on Red PlanetNASA’s InSight lander detects largest ‘marsquake’ yet on Red Planet
Mars helicopter spots wreckage from Perseverance landingMars helicopter spots wreckage from Perseverance landing
SpaceX successfully launches latest crew of astronauts to the space station for NASASpaceX successfully launches latest crew of astronauts to the space station for NASA
Sending a probe to Uranus labeled as top priority by space science communitySending a probe to Uranus labeled as top priority by space science community
NASA delays dress rehearsal of new megarocketNASA delays dress rehearsal of new megarocket
NASA to conduct elaborate dress rehearsal with new megarocket this weekendNASA to conduct elaborate dress rehearsal with new megarocket this weekend
NASA says Russia is still ‘moving toward’ extending the space station through 2030NASA says Russia is still ‘moving toward’ extending the space station through 2030
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returns to Earth in Russian space capsuleNASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returns to Earth in Russian space capsule
NASA would get $26 billion in new budget requestNASA would get $26 billion in new budget request
NASA announces plans to develop second Moon lander, alongside SpaceX’s StarshipNASA announces plans to develop second Moon lander, alongside SpaceX’s Starship
NASA’s megarocket, the Space Launch System, rolls out to its launchpad

At last, the rocket has arrived

Loren Grush

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