Analysis of Chang'e-6 Samples Addresses Mysteries About the Far Side of the Moon.
Reported by Universe Today
Our nearest neighbor, the Moon, is still something of a mystery to us. For decades, scientists have wondered why it appears so lopsided, with dark volcanic plains on the near side (the side we see) and rugged, cratered mountains and a thicker crust on the ...
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:53 +0000
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission
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After 167 days in space, the crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will hold a news conference at 2:15 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to discuss their science expedition aboard the International Sp...
- By: NASA
- On: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:18 +0000
A Simulated Asteroid Impact Reveals the Strength of Iron-Rich Rocks
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Physicists at the University of Oxford have contributed to a new study which has found that iron-rich asteroids can tolerate far more energy than previously thought without breaking apart - a breakthrough with direct implications for planetary defence stra...
- By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
- On: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:16 +0000
NASA Receives 15th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
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For the 15th consecutive year, NASA received an unmodified, or “clean,” opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year 2025 financial statements. The rating is the best possible audit opinion, certifying that NASA’s financial statements conform ...
- By: NASA
- On: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:10 +0000
Exploring Where Planets Form With The Hubble Space Telescope
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This collection of new images taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope showcases protoplanetary disks, the swirling masses of gas and dust that surround forming stars, in both visible and infrared wavelengths. Through observations of young stellar objects ...
- By: Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive)
- On: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:35 +0000
What You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
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NASA is weeks away from sending astronauts farther than any crew has traveled before, with the agency’s second mission in its Artemis campaign. The Artemis II Press Kit now is available with information on the mission, astronauts, and other resources for...
- By: NASA
- On: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:25 +0000