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The New York Times reports that scientists have detected surprising signs of an atmosphere on a trans-Neptunian object billions of miles from Earth. The finding challenges scientists’ understanding of how bodies in the outer solar system evolve. Trans-Neptunian objects are small icy worlds orbiting beyond Neptune, typically thought to be too cold and small to maintain atmospheres. This discovery could reshape our understanding of astrophysical processes in the solar system’s outer regions. ...

NASA has released thousands of new photos from the Artemis II mission, highlighting nine of the best images including panoramic views of Earth and far-side lunar imagery.

Blue Origin’s Blue Moon human landing system has completed vacuum chamber testing at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, marking a key milestone for the Artemis program. Meanwhile, NASA has released over 12,000 Artemis II mission photographs.

Astronomers announce the discovery of 27 potential circumbinary planets, a breakthrough that dramatically expands our understanding of planetary formation and stellar system diversity.

NASA announces it is raising the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract ceiling to $4.2 billion to support the growing demand for lunar lander missions and accelerate the Artemis program.

Space.com reports that NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance rovers have each captured stunning 360-degree Mars panoramas, revealing the Red Planet’s distinctive features across different geological periods.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory jointly identify mysterious ‘Little Red Dot’ objects in the early universe, providing new clues about galaxy formation in the cosmos’s first hundreds of millions of years.

Scientists announce a major breakthrough in asteroid-based propulsion technology that could dramatically reduce Mars travel time from months to just weeks.

NASA confirms two airplane-sized near-Earth asteroids will safely pass by Earth on April 27, offering astronomers a rare opportunity for close-range observation.

SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Falcon Heavy rocket on April 27, marking the first mission for the heavy-lift vehicle in 18 months, carrying important payloads into orbit.