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What the DART mission actually taught us about planetary defence

Three years after DART's impact with Dimorphos, scientists have completed their analysis.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min . Read story
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The satellite constellation arms race and what it means for the night sky

With 14,000 broadband satellites in low Earth orbit, astronomers have measured a 28% increase in sky brightness globally.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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China’s Tiangong station expansion gives it year-round crew capacity

The addition of the Mengtian II science module makes Tiangong the second continuously occupied space station in history.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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The Artemis V crew is selected — and it’s the most diverse yet

NASA has named the four astronauts who will land on the lunar south pole in 2028.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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Blue Origin’s New Armstrong rocket completes its maiden flight

Jeff Bezos's heavy-lift vehicle successfully delivered a 40-tonne payload to geostationary transfer orbit on its first flight.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min
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SpaceX completes first crewed Starship mission to the lunar Gateway

Dragon XL delivered four astronauts and 14 tonnes of cargo to NASA's Lunar Gateway station.

Apr 23, 2026 . 1 min