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Deep space exploration at Lockheed Martin Space Division is the subject of this month’s Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) meeting. EVAS, in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house and lecture on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley. Overview […]

The space agency formed a response team following the release of a scathing report in late September.

Earth wouldn't be the same without its carbon and water. It looks like Bennu and asteroids like it brought both to Earth.

An overview of the 2023 Independent Review Board report on the state and future of Mars Sample Return.

The U.S. may not beat China at retrieving Martian rocks first, according to an independent review board’s conclusion. But the U.S. can still lead with an exchange of samples here on Earth

(1) WHEN GRAVITY DOESN’T FAIL. “NASA Wants Ideas for How to Destroy the International Space Station”. Really. SYFY Wire explains why. …At present, Roscosmos has committed to continued use and maintenance of the station through 2028 while the other four agencies will remain through 2030. After that, unless there’s another extension, everyone will come home, and the station’s

NASA is forming a response team after an independent review board examined the agency’s ongoing plans and objectives for its upcoming mission to retrieve samples from Mars.

NASA is forming a team to address concerns raised by an Independent Review Board on the Mars Sample Return mission.

The returned samples from asteroid Bennu will aid scientists in understanding various aspects of planet formation

The sample of the Bennu asteroid landed in Utah on Sunday, and has since been transported to Houston, Texas.