https://starlust.org/even-at-90-apollo-17-astronaut-harrison-schmitt-would-be-more-than-happy-to-go-back-to-the-moon/ 2026-04-30T13:41:52.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T07:03:08.000Z Even at 90, Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt would be more than happy to go back to the Moon https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801043/uploads/4fd881f0-42bc-11f1-adb0-f922a464eff7_1200_630.jpeg Even at 90, Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt would be more than happy to go back to the Moon Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison 'Jack' Schmitt explains why exploring the Moon continues to be important. https://starlust.org/astronomers-uncover-sombrero-galaxys-elusive-halo-in-unprecedented-detail-using-dark-energy-camera/ 2026-04-30T12:41:29.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T12:41:29.000Z Astronomers uncover Sombrero Galaxy’s elusive halo in unprecedented detail using Dark Energy Camera https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801029/uploads/6f4a9ea0-42ae-11f1-9283-83ef15649bf4_1200_630.jpeg Astronomers uncover Sombrero Galaxy’s elusive halo in unprecedented detail using Dark Energy Camera 570MP DECam image unveils giant halo, star stream, and clues to ancient galactic collision. https://starlust.org/nas-as-chandra-discovers-a-unique-object-that-may-explain-james-webbs-mysterious-little-red-dots/ 2026-04-30T12:33:43.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T12:33:43.000Z NASA's Chandra discovers a unique object that may explain James Webb's mysterious little red dots https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801381/uploads/5580b930-445e-11f1-9f64-0197ac284e94_1200_630.jpeg NASA's Chandra discovers a unique object that may explain James Webb's mysterious little red dots NASA's Chandra has discovered an X-ray dot, which is tiny, red, and located at a distance of 11.8 billion light-years but also glows in X-ray, unlike the mysterious little red dots. https://starlust.org/scientists-create-new-hair-thin-shielding-material-to-protect-astronauts-and-spacecraft/ 2026-04-30T12:19:07.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T12:19:07.000Z Scientists create new 'hair-thin' shielding material to protect astronauts and spacecraft https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801424/uploads/72ebcd60-4473-11f1-be17-45af58ae2878_1200_630.jpeg Scientists create new 'hair-thin' shielding material to protect astronauts and spacecraft The nanotube-based composite blocks radiation, survives extreme temperatures, and can be 3D-printed. https://starlust.org/why-do-stars-change-their-spin-as-they-near-the-end-of-their-lives-scientists-explain/ 2026-04-30T12:00:53.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T12:00:53.000Z Why do stars change their spin as they near the end of their lives? Scientists explain https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801384/uploads/f4d52c80-445b-11f1-8b4a-a95597483cf3_1200_630.jpeg Why do stars change their spin as they near the end of their lives? Scientists explain Massive stars shine brightly and slow down their spin toward the end of their lives. https://starlust.org/moon-fallspiritual-successor-to-ingenuity-mars-helicopterwill-scout-for-artemis-landing-sites-in-lunar-south-pole/ 2026-04-30T11:09:23.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T11:09:23.000Z MoonFall—spiritual successor to Ingenuity Mars helicopter—will scout for Artemis landing sites in lunar South Pole https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801044/uploads/b893c8b0-439f-11f1-9b65-11bb9b7981ae_1200_630.jpeg MoonFall—spiritual successor to Ingenuity Mars helicopter—will scout for Artemis landing sites in lunar South Pole "We're going to marry our success from Ingenuity, all that knowledge, all that skill and success, and couple that with an industry capability. We're going to get this done." https://starlust.org/expedition-74-conducts-quantum-experiments-in-search-for-dark-matter-among-other-activities-on-iss/ 2026-04-30T08:43:21.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T08:43:21.000Z Expedition 74 conducts quantum experiments in search for dark matter among other activities on ISS https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801352/uploads/6d125100-4452-11f1-b0ee-0f26fa3bf2b2_1200_630.jpeg Expedition 74 conducts quantum experiments in search for dark matter among other activities on ISS The seven-person also did studies in the areas of biomedicine while also upgrading data hardware. https://starlust.org/new-model-decodes-the-suns-prominencesfloating-mountains-of-plasma-larger-than-earth/ 2026-04-30T05:04:54.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-30T05:04:54.000Z New model decodes the Sun’s prominences—floating mountains of plasma larger than Earth https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801237/uploads/fa0a1110-43a3-11f1-9b65-11bb9b7981ae_1200_630.jpeg New model decodes the Sun’s prominences—floating mountains of plasma larger than Earth The study may help predict dangerous solar storms and protect satellites and power grids. https://starlust.org/nasa-chief-isaacman-backs-plutos-return-as-planet-reigniting-decades-old-classification-debate/ 2026-04-29T12:57:10.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-29T12:57:10.000Z NASA Chief Isaacman backs Pluto’s return as planet, reigniting decades-old classification debate https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801188/uploads/c99835d0-43c5-11f1-b6f5-17f245a221fb_1200_630.jpeg NASA Chief Isaacman backs Pluto’s return as planet, reigniting decades-old classification debate Back in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) shocked the world by denying Pluto its planetary status. https://starlust.org/nasa-tests-its-most-powerful-electric-propulsion-system-yet-for-sending-astronauts-to-mars/ 2026-04-29T11:54:06.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-29T11:54:06.000Z NASA tests its most powerful electric propulsion system yet for sending astronauts to Mars https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801223/uploads/12018c10-4397-11f1-9bc7-774beeba6eb2_1200_630.jpeg NASA tests its most powerful electric propulsion system yet for sending astronauts to Mars "The successful performance of our thruster in this test demonstrates real progress toward sending an American astronaut to set foot on the Red Planet." https://starlust.org/artemis-iii-sls-core-stage-arrives-at-kennedy-space-center-as-artemis-ii-spacecraft-undergoes-study/ 2026-04-29T10:35:54.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-29T10:35:54.000Z Artemis III SLS core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center as Artemis II spacecraft undergoes study https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801201/uploads/99c4db90-4386-11f1-8b49-a95a15bf8572_1200_630.jpeg Artemis III SLS core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center as Artemis II spacecraft undergoes study The Artemis III core stage will be placed horizontally in the transfer aisle of the VAB before being lifted into a vertical position in High Bay 2. https://starlust.org/nas-as-lunar-gateway-controversy-grows-as-module-manufacturer-downplays-isaacmans-corrosion-claims/ 2026-04-29T06:14:27.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-29T06:14:27.000Z NASA's Lunar Gateway controversy grows as module manufacturer downplays Isaacman's corrosion claims https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/801175/uploads/39569a70-438e-11f1-80c8-074fa212eecf_1200_630.jpeg NASA's Lunar Gateway controversy grows as module manufacturer downplays Isaacman's corrosion claims "A well-known metallurgical behavior was found at the surface of the module, which will be fixed by the end of the third quarter of 2026." https://starlust.org/astroparticle-physicist-proposes-to-build-an-observatory-on-the-moons-south-poleheres-why/ 2026-04-29T04:16:09.000Z Starlust en 2026-04-29T04:16:09.000Z Astroparticle physicist proposes to build an observatory on the Moon’s South Pole—here's why https://d3hedi16gruj5j.cloudfront.net/800780/uploads/61e74bd0-40c1-11f1-abe4-9f175d08c5f0_1200_630.jpeg Astroparticle physicist proposes to build an observatory on the Moon’s South Pole—here's why It will detect violent phenomena in our galaxy by directly capturing cosmic rays and gamma rays.