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NASA has tapped Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin for the initial phase of its ambitious moon base project. Three uncrewed missions, starting in 2026, will pave the way for a long-term human presence, potentially leading to a semi-permanent lunar outpost. This move intensifies the competition with SpaceX in the race to explore and inhabit the Moon.

An eight-year-old boy's sharp eye spotted a spelling error on NASA's website, sparking a delightful online exchange. The space agency humorously acknowledged the mistake, earning praise for its friendly response. The boy's father shared his son's excitement, highlighting his passion for space and inspiring many users who lauded his curiosity and potential future contributions to science.

In a breathtaking reveal, NASA has shared a captivating photo of Earth’s ‘airglow’ captured from the International Space Station, where the planet radiates with a brilliant orange hue. This elusive phenomenon, a result of molecules emitting energy they absorbed from the Sun, is typically invisible to the naked eye from the surface.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a dramatic explosion during a hot fire test on May 28, sending smoke and flames into the sky. This setback occurred just a day after the company announced preparations for launching Amazon Leo satellites.

In a dramatic turn of events, Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was engulfed in flames during a launch pad catastrophe at Cape Canaveral. Fortunately, founder Jeff Bezos announced that all team members are safe, with an investigation already underway.

SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its 12th test flight with a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, despite engine malfunctions and a booster issue. The massive spacecraft deployed mock satellites during its high-risk mission. This crucial test flight advances SpaceX's lunar ambitions for NASA's Artemis program and comes amid reports of a potential IPO.