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Associated Press
The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Messier 104, nicknamed the Sombrero galaxy, is a popular target for amateur observing and astronomical research.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit
Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, blamed a bad engine Monday for a failed weekend launch that left a satellite in the wrong orbit, dooming it. Launches of the huge New Glenn rocket are grounded until Blue Origin and the Federal Aviation Administration complete their investigation.3 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it
This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship’s performance, especially the heat shield
The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole.3 months ago
Art Raymond, Deseret News
Artemis II mission was the warm-up act for a 2028 moon landing. Will it happen?
President Trump wants to put astronauts on the moon before his term ends. Experts say the schedule is unsafe and unlikely.3 months ago
Josh Funk, Associated Press
Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote
An aviation safety bill seeking to address lessons learned from last year’s midair collision of a jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., is up for a vote Tuesday. But the families of the 67 victims and key senators think the bill still needs to be strengthened.3 months ago
Juan Lozano and Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press
Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says that 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempting to kill the OpenAI CEO as well as a security guard at the residence when he threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman’s home on April 10.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby
With NASA’s lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What’s next? And how do you top that?3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts are back home and feted to a thunderous welcome.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer
Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage
Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century.3 months ago
Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Scientists say the world’s oldest octopus fossil isn’t an octopus after all
A 300-million-year-old tentacled sea creature has lost its crown as the world's oldest octopus.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
The Artemis II astronauts are tidying up their lunar cruiser for Friday's “fireball” return to Earth. They're also reflecting on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts follow Apollo tradition of naming lunar features after loved ones
The Artemis II astronauts took a poignant page from Apollo 8 earlier this week, proposing deeply personal names for a pair of lunar craters.4 months ago
Associated Press
Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
Starting April 20, passengers on Southwest Airlines will only be able to carry one charger on their planes, and they won't be allowed to put chargers in the overhead bin or in their checked luggage.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
The Artemis II astronauts are chatting it up with their friends aboard the International Space Station.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo
The Artemis II astronauts are now forever intertwined with Apollo 8. A day after the historic lunar flyaround, NASA on Tuesday released striking new photos taken by the U.S.-Canadian crew.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby that included a solar eclipse
The Artemis II astronauts have kicked off their record-breaking trip around the moon that already is providing unprecedented views of the far side. Monday’s lunar journey comes after the three Americans and one Canadian broke Apollo 13’s distance record, the farthest that humans have ever traveled from Earth.4 months ago
SHELBY LOFTON, KSL
‘The whole moon all at once’: Artemis II astronauts set to make historic lunar flyby
Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission are set to make history Monday as they complete a rare flyby, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them and being the first to witness the “dark side” of the moon.4 months ago
Associated Press
Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
According to an end of service announcement published on the tech giant's U.S. support website, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July. Impacted owners of Samsung smartphones and other gadgets are being asked to switch to Google Messages in the meantime.4 months ago
Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
How we came to be: Scientists get first look at the evolution of early complex animals
Scientists have discovered fossils in China that reveal a crucial transition from simple to complex life on Earth. These fossils, dating back 539 million years, show complex animals living three-dimensional lives, millions of years earlier than previously thought.4 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Artemis II’s moonbound toilet is working again to astronauts’ relief after overnight fix
NASA's moonbound astronauts have reason to celebrate, and not just because their launch went so well. Their toilet is now working.4 months ago
Sarah Martin, KSL
Utahns celebrate their contribution to the Artemis II mission
The Artemis II launch wouldn't have been possible without Utah; the massive fuel boosters that lifted the rocket to space came from a facility just north of Ogden.4 months ago
