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NASA Eyes Mar. 6 Launch of Astronaut Moon Mission

NASA just passed a major milestone on its mission to return humans to the moon

After completing a second “wet dress rehearsal” of its upcoming moon mission, NASA said it is targeting a March 6 launch date for Artemis II

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NASA targets March for first moon mission by Artemis astronauts after fueling test success

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NASA Eyes March 6 Launch of Astronaut Moon Mission After Passing Key Test

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NASA conducts successful rehearsal of Artemis 2 lunar launch

NASA on Thursday (February 19, 2026) said it successfully rehearsed the launch of its massive SLS rocket, which will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.

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Nasa sets date for first moon mission since 1972

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NASA conducts second rocket fuelling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to moon

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Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

It was the Artemis team's second attempt at a practice run at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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NASA begins mock Artemis 2 launch countdown ahead of fueling test

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NASA Targets March for First Moon Mission by Artemis Astronauts After Fueling Test Success

NASA, Boeing and Starliner

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NASA Declared the Butch and Suni Starliner Mission a $200+ Million Type A Mishap

NASA escalated the botched Starliner to a Type A mishap — and publicly blamed both Boeing and itself. The Boeing Starliner had over $200 million of property

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NASA designates botched Boeing Starliner test flight a ‘Type A mishap’ in new report

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‘We almost did have a really terrible day.’ NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'

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NASA Chief Slams Boeing for Mishap That Stranded 2 Astronauts

The head of NASA is blasting Boeing and his own agency in response to Starliner’s botched flight that left two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station for months.

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NASA astronauts were 'stranded' in space by life-threatening mishap, report finds

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Trump’s NASA Goon Blasts Space Agency for Astronaut Disaster

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NASA Boss Blasts Starliner Mission That Left Astronauts in Space for Months

An agency investigation showed numerous technical problems, poor communication and management failures before and during the flight, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said at a Thursday briefing.

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NASA releases scathing report on Boeing's Starliner mission that left astronauts stranded in space

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Bungled Boeing Starliner mission was the highest order of mishap that put stranded astronauts at risk, report says

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NASA unveils dazzling green auroras glowing above Earth in stunning space station view

NASA has released a breathtaking timelapse of glowing green auroras filmed from the International Space Station, revealing how solar particles transform Earth’s skies into a sweeping cosmic light show.

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NASA Adirondack Earth to Sky community events announced

NASA Earth to Sky Team Adirondacks has invited the public to a celebration of science featuring climate research, astronomy and satellite discoveries about the Adirondack Park on Thursday, March 5 in Tupper Lake.

Small but mighty microplate reader could transform NASA research

A small but mighty piece of lab equipment, about the size of a cellphone, has arrived at the International Space Station after launching with NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission. NASA aims to use the off-the-shelf device,

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NASA selects two Earth science missions for development

NASA has selected two Earth science missions for development, one focused on studying the atmosphere and the other on terrestrial ecosystems and ice.

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NASA Astronaut & alumni returns to USD to Share Space Experience

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captivated his alma mater with tales of his space mission, sharing his extraordinary journey.

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Scientists successfully mine meteorites on International Space Station — using microbes

Using microorganisms to mine meteorites could be an effective way to extract precious metals in space, scientists say. This is the subject of an experiment aboard the International Space Station that examines how such mining in low-gravity environments could support space exploration.

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White House withholds NASA science funds

Officials have directed the space agency to pause funds for a host of science missions the White House originally pushed to cancel in its 2026 budget request, according to a letter sent to the agency’s centers from NASA headquarters and obtained by POLITICO.

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Help NASA prepare for the next solar storm disaster

NASA has always made it a point to encourage us citizen scientists to lend them a hand. Right now, they could really use your help protecting Earth against waves of punishing, disruptive solar winds.