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If Life Exists in Venus' Atmosphere, It Could Have Come From Earth

Reported by Universe Today

A new study presented at the 2026 LPSC suggests that if life does exist in Venus' clouds, there's a chance it came from Earth....
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:44 +0000

NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions

Reported by NASA

The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway. Four Artemis II astronauts are flying aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back, as they test how the spacecraft’s systems operate in a deep space environment. NASA ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:44 +0000

Illuminated in Orion

Reported by NASA

NASA astronaut Christina Koch reads on a tablet in the dimly lit Orion crew capsule in this April 3, 2026, photo. To the right of the image’s center, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen is seen in profile peering out of one of Orion&#...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:07 +0000

Sungrazing Comet MAPS breaks up in its near-sun flyby

Reported by Space | EarthSky

Sungrazing comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) did not survive its close encounter with the sun. However, it was visible in SOHO images as it raced toward the sun. The post Sungrazing Comet MAPS breaks up in its near-sun flyby first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000

An Aerobot With ISRU Capabilities Could Explore Venus' Atmosphere for Years

Reported by Universe Today

In a new proposal, a team of scientists explores how aerial robotic platforms (areobots) with in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) capability could operate for years in Venus' atmosphere....
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:40 +0000

NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman’s CRS-24 Resupply Launch

Reported by NASA

NASA, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:49 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 8, for the next launch delivering science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. Filled with approximately 11,000 pounds...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:01 +0000