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U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink didn’t detail what the weapons were or how they work.
Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected
The planet has been shrinking since its formation, but a new study suggests the planet’s contraction may be greater than previously thought.
Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover flew around the moon in April with two other astronauts.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSShould rocket companies like SpaceX be exempt from some environmental rules? The FAA says yes
The FAA wants to waive some environmental review requirements for space companies. Critics worry they wouldn’t be held accountable.
NASA launches its next-generation space telescope
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to survey billions of galaxies, unlocking clues about the universe’s mysteries.
Trump signs order to create space-focused military academy
The president made the announcement during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where he awarded medals of honor to the crew of the Artemis II mission. 
A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. tonight
Earth’s shadow will appear reddish orange on the lunar surface — the reason a lunar eclipse is also known as a “blood moon.”
FOR SUBSCRIBERSNASA set to launch a space telescope whose findings could rewrite astronomy textbooks
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch Sunday, is designed to capture giant panoramas that could reveal billions of galaxies.
SpaceX to build major spaceport in Louisiana for Starship rocket launches
The site is designed to support thousands of flights per year, Elon Musk’s company said.
China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch
Chinese officials said the mission does not meet the launch conditions and “cannot take place during the planned window this year.”
FOR SUBSCRIBERS20 years after Pluto lost its status as a planet, the debate rages on
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says he wants to “make Pluto a planet again,” two decades after it was reclassified.
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