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Artemis 2 Astronauts Successfully Return to Earth After Completing a Historic Mission Around the Moon

Artemis 2 astronauts successfully returned to Earth after a historic ten-day mission, breaking a 50-year record for human deep-space travel and viewing previously unseen lunar features.

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Artemis 2 Astronauts Successfully Return to Earth After Completing a Historic Mission Around the Moon

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Urine From Music Festival Toilets is Fertilizing a New Biodiverse Forest With Odor-Free Nutrients

A new biodiverse forest in Wales is being grown using odor-free fertilizer derived from urine collected at UK music festivals, marking an innovative environmental first.

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

Astronauts from NASA's record-breaking Artemis II mission have safely returned to Earth after their historic journey to the Moon, marking a significant achievement in space exploration.

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NASA Science, Cargo Launch Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-24

NASA successfully launched the Northrop Grumman CRS-24 mission, sending 11,000 pounds of science, technology, and crew supplies to the International Space Station.

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Doug Allan, wildlife cameraman who filmed animals in extreme environments

A renowned wildlife cameraman shares insights into the patience and skill required to capture breathtaking footage of animals like polar bears and orcas in extreme environments.

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Artemis 2 Astronauts Successfully Return to Earth After Completing a Historic Mission Around the Moon

Latest Discoveries

Urine From Music Festival Toilets is Fertilizing a New Biodiverse Forest With Odor-Free Nutrients

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

NASA Science, Cargo Launch Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-24

Doug Allan, wildlife cameraman who filmed animals in extreme environments

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

Forest Bathing

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