Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station
The uncrewed Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft, the S.S. Steven R. Nagel, arrived at the International Space Station on Monday (April 13), bringing with it about 11,0...
Latest from Space.com | April 13, 2026
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How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight'
Rise joined the Artemis 2 crew as a mascot of the moon, bearing 5.6 million names. But the mascot quickly took on a new meaning. ...
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Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026
Artemis 2's Victor Glover and Christina Koch are all smiles after splashdown. ...
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Artemis 2: Our favorite photos from NASA's historic moon mission
The Artemis 2 mission to the moon beamed back some incredible photos, and we've rounded up the best ones. ...
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'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will blaze across the sky on April 13, 2029 — here's why this once-in-a-lifetime event is worth traveling for
A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifeti...
Latest from Space.com | April 13, 2026
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A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns
Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on. ...
Latest from Space.com | April 13, 2026
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From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland
Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality. ...
Latest from Space.com | April 12, 2026
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'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
The Artemis 2 astronauts are back on Earth, and they've begun processing their historic moon mission. But it's still tough for them to put the experience into words. ...
Latest from Space.com | April 12, 2026
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 205 — All About Artemis
On Episode 205 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the flight of Artemis 2. ...
Latest from Space.com | April 11, 2026
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