Artemis II mission takes stunning photos of Earth
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Scientists use AI to track space junk in the Earth-Moon region
Researchers and government agencies are turning to artificial intelligence to solve one of spaceflight’s fastest-growing problems: tracking debris in the vast stretch between Earth and the Moon. With more than 100 lunar missions planned for the coming decade,
NASA's Artemis II mission launched from Florida with 4 astronauts. Now the agency is sharing a stunning view of Earth before they head toward the moon.
High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, however, is protected by its magnetic field, which creates a protective shell around the planet that can deflect dangerous charged particles,
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Eerie Cosmic-Ray 'Cavity' Found Lurking in Earth-Moon Space
Composite of Earth and the Moon from Galileo data. (NASA/JPL/USGS) The constant, omnidirectional hail of cosmic rays that stream through the Solar System from the galaxy beyond may not be as uniform as we thought.
A major defense against everything space throws at us, Earth’s magnetic field may even protect the moon from damaging galactic cosmic rays
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Study finds a low-radiation cavity between Earth and the moon
A research paper published on March 25, 2026, in the journal Science Advances identifies a previously unrecognized zone of reduced galactic cosmic ray exposure in the space between Earth and the Moon.
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Artemis II hit a key milestone Thursday when Orion ignited its engine, propelling the crew on a trip that will reach deeper into space than any human has traveled.