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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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Mars rover detects never-before-seen organic compounds in new experiment

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a diverse mix of organic molecules on Mars, including chemicals widely considered building blocks for the origin of life on Earth.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-04-mars-rover-compounds.html

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 206 — I Want to Believe

On Episode 206 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University to discuss what happens after the discovery of an alien life form.

🔗 https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-206-i-want-to-believe

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch

SpaceX will launch Europe's life-hunting Rosalind Franklin rover toward Mars in 2028 — but not aboard the company's Starship megarocket.

🔗 https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/this-life-hunting-rover-may-be-spacexs-1st-ever-mars-launch

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Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says

The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission —and what they learned bodes well for future Artemis flights.

🔗 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/landing-astronauts-on-the-moon-is-absolutely-doable-and-its-doable-soon-nasas-artemis-2-commander-says

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo

Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman.

🔗 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/that-was-a-wonderful-toilet-artemis-2-commander-defends-missions-lunar-loo

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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Are aliens real? Scientists have been hunting for extraterrestrial life since the time of Aristotle

Do aliens exist? Could Earth really be the only planet hosting intelligent life?

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-04-aliens-real-scientists-extraterrestrial-life.html

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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Solar flares' domino effect isn't limited to the sun, 16,000-star sweep reveals

Our sun is a roiling mass of energy, with solar flares exploding on its surface, sending gas, plasma, and light that blasts across the solar system. When radiation from extra-powerful flares breaks through Earth's outer protective magnetosphere, it can affect satellites and even electric grids and cause the aurora borealis—lighting up the night sky.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-04-solar-flares-domino-effect-isnt.html

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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How to see once-in-a-lifetime Comet PanSTARRS tonight before it disappears for good

Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS is days away from its close pass of the sun during an event known as perihelion.

🔗 https://www.space.com/stargazing/how-to-see-once-in-a-lifetime-comet-panstarrs-tonight-before-it-disappears-for-good

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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Go behind the scenes of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with NOVA's 'Return to the Moon' documentary tonight (interview)

The new Artemis 2 NOVA documentary "Return to the Moon" will air on PBS Wednesday (April 15) to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the moon mission.

🔗 https://www.space.com/entertainment/go-behind-the-scenes-of-nasas-artemis-2-moon-mission-with-novas-return-to-the-moon-documentary-wednesday-night-interview

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Apr 23, 2026, 11:48 PM

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A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2

As Artemis 2 approached, my anticipation was mixed with uncertainty. Would this new Moon mission spark the wonder and excitement I'd felt during Apollo? Those doubts didn't last long.

🔗 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/a-new-earthrise-an-apollo-historian-experiences-artemis-2

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth

Artemis II astronauts expressed awe on Saturday over their record-setting lunar flyby mission, urging unity on Earth after witnessing the planet's isolation like a "lifeboat" in space.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-04-artemis-crew-urges-unity-lifeboat.html

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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🛰️ Space telescopes track nearby quasar's dramatic X-ray state transition

By analyzing the data from various space observatories, Chinese astronomers have inspected a nearby quasar designated SDSS J000532.84+200717.4. Results of the new study, published April 1 on the arXiv preprint server, shed more light on the X-ray variability of this object.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-04-space-telescopes-track-nearby-quasar.html

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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🛰️ From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

🔗 https://www.space.com/stargazing/solar-eclipses/from-spa-to-boat-party-10-epic-events-for-the-aug-12-2026-total-solar-eclipse-in-spain-and-iceland

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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🛰️ La NASA da la bienvenida a la Tierra a los exploradores lunares de Artemis II, quienes batieron récords

Los primeros astronautas en viajar a la Luna en más de medio siglo han regresado a la Tierra tras una misión que ha establecido nuevos récords a bordo del vuelo de prueba Artemis II de la NASA. Los astronautas de la NASA Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover y Christina Koch, y el astronauta Jeremy Hansen de la […]

🔗 https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/la-nasa-da-la-bienvenida-a-la-tierra-a-los-exploradores-lunares-de-artemis-ii-quienes-batieron-records/

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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🛰️ NASA Science, Cargo Launch Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-24

NASA is sending more science, technology demonstrations, and crew supplies to the International Space Station following the successful launch of the agency’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 24 mission, or Northrop Grumman CRS-24. Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft, carrying approximately 11,000 pounds of cargo to the orbiting laboratory, lifted off at 7:41 a.m. EDT Saturday […]

🔗 https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-science-cargo-launch-aboard-northrop-grumman-crs-24/

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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Smile: A global answer to a global mystery

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The European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences are joining hands to uncover how Earth defends itself against dangerous particles and radiation from the Sun.
It’s the first time we will have images and videos of what happens when this solar wind crashes into our magnetic field. Smile will witness this interaction in action, using four onboard instruments to watch the drama unfold.
Life can only exist as we know it when nestled safe inside this giant magnetic bubble surrounding our planet. By imaging the bubble as a whole for the first time, Smile will he…

🔗 https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2026/04/Smile_A_global_answer_to_a_global_mystery

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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What is Smile about to discover?

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What really happens when the Sun’s charged particles slam into Earth’s magnetic shield?
Smile is about to reveal it for the first time.
This groundbreaking mission will observe Earth’s magnetosphere in X-rays while capturing the northern lights in ultraviolet, offering an entirely new way to see how our planet defends itself from solar storms.
A joint mission between the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Smile will launch aboard a Vega-C rocket on 9 April.
Learn more about Smile.

🔗 https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2026/03/What_is_Smile_about_to_discover

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

🛰️ How Artemis II's Earthset photo compares with the iconic Earthrise image from 1968

As NASA's Artemis II mission completed its lunar flyby, the astronauts sent back a stunning image of the colorful Earth setting behind the moon. This breathtaking photo, called Earthset, draws inevitable comparisons with the original Earthrise photo from the Apollo 8 flight in 1968.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-04-artemis-ii-earthset-photo-iconic.html

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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After Artemis II, NASA looks to SpaceX, Blue Origin for moon landings

With Artemis II successfully completing its historic lunar mission on Friday, NASA is banking on billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk for the next step: landing astronauts on the moon.

🔗 https://phys.org/news/2026-04-artemis-ii-nasa-spacex-blue.html

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Apr 15, 2026, 01:45 AM

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Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.

🔗 https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/artemis-2-astronauts-return-to-earth-ending-historic-moon-mission

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Mar 29, 2026, 02:49 PM

🚀 International Space Station Quiz (50 Questions)
1. What is the average altitude of the ISS above Earth?
A) 150 km
B) 250 km
C) 500 km
D) 1000 km
2. How long does it take the ISS to orbit Earth once?
A) 45 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
3. Which year did continuous human habitation on the ISS begin?
A) 1998
B) 2000
C) 2005
D) 2011
4. How many space agencies jointly manage the ISS?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 7
5. Which country launched the first ISS module "Zarya"?
A) USA
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) Canada
6. What is the pressurized volume of the ISS?
A) 500 m³
B) 900 m³
C) 1500 m³
D) 2000 m³
7. The ISS solar arrays generate approximately how much power per year?
A) 100,000 kWh
B) 250,000 kWh
C) 735,000 kWh
D) 1,000,000 kWh
8. What is the inclination of the ISS orbit?
A) 28.5°
B) 40°
C) 51.6°
D) 90°
9. How many crew members are typically aboard the ISS?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 12
10. What year did assembly of the ISS begin?
A) 1995
B) 1998
C) 2001
D) 2010
11. What daily exercise time is required for astronauts to counteract microgravity effects?
A) 30 minutes
B) 1 hour
C) 2 hours
D) 3 hours
12. Which system generates oxygen aboard the ISS?
A) Air Scrubber
B) Oxygen Tank
C) Electrolysis
D) Photosynthesis
13. Astronauts swallow or spit toothpaste in space?
A) Spit only
B) Swallow
C) Rinse with water
D) Use no toothpaste
14. What causes astronauts’ faces to look puffy in space?
A) Fat gain
B) Fluid shift
C) Exercise
D) Lack of sleep
15. What year was the last Space Shuttle flight to the ISS?
A) 2005
B) 2008
C) 2011
D) 2015
16. Which robotic arm is used for berthing cargo vehicles?
A) Canadarm2
B) Soyuz arm
C) Apollo arm
D) Dragon arm
17. What is another term for spacewalk?
A) EVA
B) IVA
C) EVA-Suit
D) RCS
18. How many spacewalks have been conducted on the ISS (approx.)?
A) 50
B) 100
C) 260+
D) 500
19. Which spacecraft provides emergency “lifeboat” escape for astronauts?
A) Dragon
B) Soyuz
C) Cygnus
D) HTV
20. What speed does the ISS travel at?
A) 5 km/s
B) 7 km/s
C) 8 km/s
D) 10 km/s
21. Which system removes carbon dioxide on the ISS?
A) Ventilation
B) Fans
C) ECLSS
D) Filters only
22. What type of bath do astronauts take in space?
A) Shower
B) Sponge bath
C) Bubble bath
D) No bath
23. What disrupts astronaut circadian rhythms in orbit?
A) Noise
B) 16 sunsets and sunrises daily
C) Food schedule
D) Exercise
24. Which bacteria survived 3 years in outer space?
A) E. coli
B) Deinococcus radiodurans
C) Salmonella
D) Staphylococcus
25. Which system converts humidity into drinking water?
A) ECLSS
B) Condenser
C) Compressor
D) Osmosis tank
26. The ISS weighs approximately:
A) 100,000 kg
B) 200,000 kg
C) 400,000 kg
D) 1,000,000 kg
27. Which astronaut wore a gorilla suit in space for humor?
A) Chris Hadfield
B) Scott Kelly
C) Peggy Whitson
D) Tim Peake
28. What year will the ISS be deorbited?
A) 2025
B) 2030
C) 2040
D) 2050
29. Into which ocean will the ISS be deorbited?
A) Atlantic
B) Indian
C) Pacific
D) Arctic
30. What experiment studied bone loss prevention in space?
A) OsteoFlight
B) Bisphosphonates
C) Calcium-X
D) BoneShield
31. Which experiment studied cardiovascular adaptation?
A) SpaceHeart
B) Cardio Control
C) Vascular ISS
D) PulseTrack
32. How many people have visited the ISS?
A) 100+
B) 200+
C) 260+
D) 500+
33. Who smuggled a corned beef sandwich into space?
A) Neil Armstrong
B) John Young
C) Gus Grissom
D) Alan Bean
34. Which experiment studies fluid behavior in microgravity?
A) Capillary Flow
B) Hydro Test
C) Zero-G Fluids
D) Microflow
35. Which instrument studies carbon dioxide from ISS?
A) NICER
B) OCO-3
C) AMS
D) Hubble
36. What protects astronauts during EVAs from punctures?
A) Kevlar layers
B) Lead shields
C) Carbon fiber
D) Titanium
37. Which experiment studied plant growth?

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A) Veggie
B) Advanced Astroculture
C) GreenMars
D) SpacePlants
38. What year was Gemini 3’s sandwich prank?
A) 1963
B) 1965
C) 1967
D) 1970
39. Who popped out of a cargo bag to prank crewmates?
A) Peggy Whitson
B) Sunita Williams
C) Valentina Tereshkova
D) Eileen Collins
40. What experiment studied quantum physics in space?
A) ISS Quanta
B) Cold Atom Lab
C) Photon-X
D) Quantum ISS
41. What is used to dock Soyuz spacecraft?
A) CBM
B) APAS-95
C) Kurs
D) IDA
42. What experiment studied artificial retina manufacturing?
A) Vision-X
B) BioRetina
C) EyeCare
D) OpticLab
43. What kind of radiation is studied on ISS?
A) X-rays
B) Cosmic rays
C) UV rays
D) Microwave
44. Who famously played guitar in space and sang?
A) Chris Hadfield
B) Scott Kelly
C) Yuri Gagarin
D) Buzz Aldrin
45. What natural hazard requires ISS orbital maneuvers?
A) Solar storms
B) Space debris
C) Micrometeoroids
D) Earthquakes
46. What year did Apollo 12 astronauts find Playboy pictures hidden?
A) 1967
B) 1969
C) 1971
D) 1975
47. Which experiment studied protein crystallization in space?
A) CrystaLab
B) Tissue Growth
C) BioCrystal
D) Proteus
48. Which ISS instrument studies neutron stars?
A) NICER
B) OCO-3
C) AMS
D) Spitzer
49. Which mission module was named “Unity”?
A) Node 1
B) Zvezda
C) Harmony
D) Destiny
50. Which spacecraft will guide ISS deorbit?
A) Soyuz
B) Dragon
C) Cygnus
D) Starliner
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1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. B
11. C
12. C
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. B
23. B
24. B
25. A
26. C
27. B
28. B
29. C
30. B
31. B
32. C
33. B
34. A
35. B
36. A
37. A
38. B
39. A
40. B
41. C
42. B
43. B
44. A
45. B
46. B
47. B
48. A
49. A
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