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First time since 1972, humans leave Earth orbit: Artemis II astronauts head for the Moon; what comes next?

Humans have once again ventured beyond Earth's orbit as NASA's Artemis II mission successfully propelled its crew towards the Moon. This historic flight, the first since 1972, carries a diverse crew on a lunar flyby, marking a significant step in humanity's return to deep space exploration and paving the way for future lunar missions.

3 Apr 2026 8:58 am
Why Artemis II will not land on the Moon even though NASA did it 50 years ago

NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day lunar flyby, marks humanity's return to deep space after 50 years. This crucial test flight validates the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket for future landings. Unlike Apollo's race against time, Artemis prioritizes long-term lunar presence and eventual Mars missions, emphasizing safety and sustainability over speed.

2 Apr 2026 5:03 am
10 superpowers women possess that are biologically impossible for men

The woman's body is often thought of as simply an average body. However, the more we learn about evolutionary biology, the more we understand that the womens genome has been specifically adapted for a different form of highly efficient survival. From how the brain interprets sensory information all the way down to having two sets of immune system genes on its X chromosome (which accounts for the fact that females, on average, have a higher immunity to disease than males), a great number of chara

2 Apr 2026 3:00 am
How Chandrayaan-1 added to factors that brought the Moon back into humanitys future

Written Off As Dry & Dead After Apollo, Moon Regained Scientific & Strategic Relevance After Isros 2008 Mission Detected Water Molecules, Reshaping Global Space Policy, Allowing For Artemis

1 Apr 2026 4:44 pm
The walking tree: How this Amazon tree fooled the world into believing it moves

The walking tree of the Amazon, Socratea exorrhiza, is a myth fueled by its distinctive stilt roots. These roots adapt to the changing forest floor, creating an illusion of movement as the tree subtly shifts its support. Scientific research confirms the tree remains anchored, its apparent walk a testament to its remarkable adaptation.

31 Mar 2026 4:19 am
Why NASAs Artemis II astronauts are carrying the names of 5.6 million people to the Moon

Artemis II is set to carry over 5.6 million names to the Moon, a digital archive collected through NASA's Send Your Name to the Moon campaign. This initiative fosters global participation, transforming space exploration into a shared milestone. The names, stored on an SD card aboard the Orion spacecraft, represent humanity's collective aspirations as NASA prepares for future lunar missions.

31 Mar 2026 1:29 am