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- 1NASA's Artemis II moon mission: what to know●What to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission including how to watch, who are the astronauts
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, and coverage is focusing on the crew, launch timing, and how to watch the flight. Outlets are profiling the four astronauts who will fly around the Moon on the Orion spacecraft, a key step before a future lunar landing under the Artemis program.
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Helion Energy, the Washington-based fusion startup backed by OpenAI's Sam Altman, has reportedly revised its timeline for delivering commercial fusion power, including its Microsoft power-purchase deal and its Orion project. Commentators are weighing what the delay means for the credibility of fusion energy's commercial promises.
- 3Messier 78: A Reflection Nebula in Orion●Messier 78, located in the constellation Orion, serves as a premier example of a reflection nebula. Unlike emission nebu
Astronomy enthusiasts are highlighting Messier 78, a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. Unlike emission nebulae that glow from ionized gas, M78 consists of interstellar dust clouds reflecting the blue light of hot young stars embedded within it, making it a textbook example of its class. The object is being shared in science-focused discussions as a striking example of how dust rather than gas can light up deep-sky environments.