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Scientists say that their attempts to find exoplanets that could host life — basically, another Earth — could be obscured by what they refer to as planetary “photobombers,” which could dramatically a… [+3836 chars]
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With NASA's Artemis 1 mission launching to the moon this month, Space.com is taking a look at what we know about the moon and why we care. Join us for our Moon Week special report in the countdown to… [+6033 chars]
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Two fundamental factors affect all astrophotographytiming and location. If a camera happens to be at the right place at the right time, it can capture images that have never been seen before. And wit… [+3011 chars]
A commercial greenhouse will launch into space next spring in what is being heralded as a crucial step for NASAs Artemis Program and eventual lunar colony. The Artemis Program is widely viewed as the… [+1996 chars]