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With anniversaries come reflections, and there’s a lot to look back on in the history of space.

Casey Dreier

In 2021, NASA supported an estimated 339,645 jobs across the United States. A new report details the astounding economic benefits of the space agency in every state.

Casey Dreier

Republicans regain control of the House. The Senate remains under Democratic control. This divided governance could slow down the pace of space legislation, even for “must-pass” items like NASA's annual budget.

Casey Dreier

Divided control of Congress could slow the pace of space.

Rae Paoletta

Despite several setbacks and delays, NASA's Artemis I mission successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on November 16, 2022.

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Get ready for a total lunar eclipse and pick your favorites from this year in space.

Jamie Carter

Here are some livestreams to save so you can watch rocket launch feeds, space station broadcasts off-Earth, and other space-related activities in real-time.

Casey Dreier

Will a SETI signal unite or divide us?

Casey Dreier

Clever politicking means nothing if the SLS cannot deliver on its core promise.

Jamie Carter

If there is Martian life then it could be in ice water under the red planet’s surface. The Mars Life Explorer, included in the most recent Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey, would search for this.

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Get ready for one of the year’s best meteor showers, caused by one of the many intriguing comets of our Solar System.

Casey Dreier

The ISS partnership remains stable...for now.

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The robotic explorers of our Cosmos are truly impressive, as showcased by several spacecraft this week.

Casey Dreier

The SLS rests on a secure foundation of political support, a consequence of the U.S. framework of representative democracy and discretionary funding.

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See images your eyes wouldn’t normally be able to see, and learn about what these images can teach you.

Casey Dreier

JWST's success will outshine its past troubles.

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Whether it’s a mission, a policy decision, or an individual person, sometimes all it takes is one thing to change the way we explore.

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Planets are beautiful and fascinating enough on their own, but there’s no denying that moons and rings add a little something special.

Andrew Jones

The mission proposal calls for nuclear fission power. Breakthroughs would boost China’s overall exploration capabilities.

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With so many asteroids out there, it’s up to us to defend our planet from impacts. Find out how you can make a difference.