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NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer

New research led by NASA scientists looking at five forms of fungi and bacteria indicates that some of them indeed could survive for a time under certain conditions on the lunar surface

 A view of Earth, partially hidden by the Moon, photographed through the Orion spacecraft window at 6:40 p.m. EDT (22:40 GMT) April 6, 2026
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and Mission Extension Pods (MEPs) launches from Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 21, 2026.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound

TESS, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is shown in this conceptual illustration obtained by Reuters on March 28, 2018.

Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study

Australian authorities investigate ‘space balls’ that washed ashore in northern Queensland, July 5, 2026.

Not your everyday beach balls: Six mysterious 'space balls' wash up on Australian shore


Two asteroids the size of 32 George Washingtons to pass Earth on Fourth of July - NASA

Americans will use anything but the metric system. So let's put that to its most logical conclusion and measure asteroids with the first US president: George Washington. 

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

Netflix to stream live NASA launches and missions

NASA hopes the partnership will help bring excitement to space exploration through live streams of launches and astronaut activities.

 Smoke and steam billow across Launch Complex 39B as the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the Moon in 2032 with a 4.3% chance

NASA says even if it hits, the Moon's orbit will remain unchanged.

 On March 26, the James Webb Space Telescope captured images of asteroid 2024 YR4.

Jewish entrepreneur Jared Isaacman won’t helm NASA after Trump yanks nomination

Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a Jewish entrepreneur who has traveled privately to space himself, to helm NASA.

 Sept. 15, 2024, shows Jared Isaacman, mission commander, stepping out of the manned Polaris Dawn mission's "Dragon" capsule after it splashed down off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida, after completing the first human spaceflight mission by non-government astronauts of the Polaris Program.

Asteroid the size of 12.5 gorillas to pass Earth Wednesday in close flyby - NASA

Asteroid 2025 KF is set fly very close to the Earth this Wednesday, according to NASA. Its size is comparable to 12 and a half fully grown gorillas.

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

NASA's advanced telescope embarks on a two-year mission to map the universe

During the mission, the scientific team is expected to investigate the early stages of the universe’s expansion and search for frozen molecules that may indicate life in other planetary systems.

 SPHEREx

Aging with dignity: The telescope that changed space exploration celebrates 35 years

The Hubble Telescope, 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, continues to surprise despite glitches, retirement risk, and replacements, remaining at the forefront of space research.

Hubble Telescope

NASA unveils new Hubble images capturing cosmic wonders

Hubble provides unparalleled images, capturing stunning visuals from Mars to the birth and death of stars.

 The Crab Nebula.

A Geological Enigma in Jezero Crater: Perseverance Rover unveils 'Skull Hill'

Scientists theorize it may be an igneous 'float rock' transported from elsewhere.

 A Geological Enigma in Jezero Crater: Perseverance Rover unveils 'Skull Hill'.

NASA discovers evidence of Mars' ancient CO2-rich atmosphere in Gale Crater

Discovery suggests Mars once had a CO2-rich atmosphere and conditions suitable for life.

 Gale Crater. Illustration.