World's Largest Plane Drops a Hypersonic Aircraft

Massive Pallet of Old Batteries Re-Enters Earth’s Atmosphere, Marking Heaviest ISS Trash Return Yet

The cargo pallet after being tossed by the by the Canadarm2 robotic arm in 2021. Photo: NASA

On Friday, March 8, a pallet of used batteries from the International Space Station (ISS) reentered Earth’s atmosphere over the Gulf of Mexico following an unpredictable journey through orbit. – Passant Rabie Read More

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NASA's Orion spacecraft splashes down, concluding the Artemis 2 mission on April 10, 2026

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An artistic rendering of NASA's Orion spacecraft returning to Earth

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The Orion spacecraft, the Moon, and Earth

With Artemis 2 Flying Home, NASA Is Already Teasing Artemis 3

The agency is already formulating the next Artemis mission, which will test integrated operations between the Orion spacecraft and one or both of NASA’s Moon landers.

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Artist's conception of Orion returning to Earth.

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Watch the epic conclusion of NASA's Moon mission live right here.

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