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Ancient asteroid impact reshaped moon's south pole

A new study reveals that a massive asteroid struck the moon from the north about 4.3 billion years ago, forming the vast South Pole-Aitken basin and exposing deep interior materials. This glancing blow explains the basin's uneven terrain and the concentration of key elements on the moon's near side. The findings could aid NASA's Artemis missions in uncovering lunar history.

AI software fixes James Webb telescope's image distortions

Two PhD students from the University of Sydney have developed innovative software to correct blurring in images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Their tool, AMIGO, restores the telescope's sharp vision using AI without requiring a space mission. This breakthrough enhances observations of distant celestial objects.

James Webb telescope detects carbon-rich disk around young exoplanet

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has observed a carbon-rich disk surrounding the exoplanet CT Cha b, 625 light-years from Earth, potentially serving as a moon factory. The disk, separate from the star's own disk, offers insights into early planet and moon formation. The young star system is just 2 million years old.

NASA acting administrator critiques SpaceX moon lander delay

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NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy has publicly questioned SpaceX's progress on a lunar lander, signaling potential changes to the agency's moon landing plans. In two television appearances on Monday morning, Duffy highlighted delays and openness to alternatives. This comes amid efforts to return humans to the moon.

NASA acting administrator expands lunar lander competition

NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy announced plans to broaden the competition for developing a human lunar lander, citing delays by SpaceX and the need to beat China to the Moon. The move acknowledges that the agency's 2027 crewed landing target is unachievable. Duffy's statements came during television appearances aimed at securing his leadership role.

Hubble telescope images spiral galaxy NGC 6000

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of NGC 6000, a spiral galaxy 102 million light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. The picture highlights stars of varying ages, from blue young clusters to a golden older core, while revealing faint remnants of past supernovae. An asteroid photobombed the shot, adding streaks to the cosmic scene.

NASA's DART mission reveals unexpected asteroid tumbling

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully altered the orbit of the asteroid Dimorphos more than expected, but scientists were puzzled by the discovery that the impact caused the moonlet to start tumbling. The mission, which involved crashing a spacecraft into Dimorphos in September 2022, aimed to test planetary defense techniques. Observations from ground-based telescopes confirmed the surprising rotational change.

NASA Partners with Startup to Extend Space Telescope's Life

Facing the imminent decommissioning of an aging space observatory, NASA has enlisted a private startup to perform a daring orbital maneuver, pushing the telescope farther into space to prolong its scientific mission. The initiative, announced on September 24, 2025, involves innovative propulsion technology and highlights the growing role of commercial entities in space exploration. This move could extend the telescope's operations by several years, allowing continued astronomical observations.

Elon Musk publicly criticizes NASA's acting administrator Sean Duffy

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Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has sharply criticized NASA's interim administrator Sean Duffy, calling him 'Sean Dummy' and questioning his intelligence amid a contentious battle for permanent leadership. This outburst follows Duffy's public remarks on SpaceX's delays in developing a lunar lander. The feud highlights tensions in the race to lead NASA under President Trump.