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How does a Moon Base help NASA’s future missions to Mars?
During a Moon Base event on March 26 at NASA Headquarters in Washington, Administrator Jared Isaacman explained how the agency’s long-term lunar strategy could help humanity eventually reach Mars. Building on the Artemis program, NASA plans to develop a permanent Moon Base and lunar outpost capable of supporting astronauts for extended missions on the Moon’s surface. This future Moon mission architecture is designed to test the habitats, technologies, life-support systems, and deep space operations needed before sending humans to Mars. From astronaut training to sustainable lunar infrastructure, the Moon is becoming NASA’s proving ground for the next era of space exploration.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson on how our universe may connect to a multiverse
Astrophysicist and cosmologist Neil deGrasse Tyson, speaking with journalist Robert Krulwich during 92Y's Giants of Science series in 2007, explored one of cosmology’s biggest questions: How did the universe begin? Tyson discussed the idea that our universe may be just one “bubble” within a far larger multiverse, where countless universes could emerge and vanish over time. But this raises an even deeper mystery: if our universe had a beginning, what created the multiverse itself? According to Tyson, one possible answer is as fascinating as it is unsettling: the multiverse may have always existed. Video courtesy: The 92nd Street Y, New York
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Rare footage from Mars shows its moon Phobos crossing the Sun
This clip was recorded in 2022 by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars. The footage is significant because it shows Mars’ largest moon, Phobos, crossing in front of the Sun in real time. The original transit lasted about 40 seconds in real time, but the footage has been sped up by the Starlust team for resharing. Key facts: • Phobos is just 11.5 km wide, making it about 150 times smaller in diameter than Earth’s Moon. • Despite its smaller size, Phobos orbits nearly 50 times closer to Mars than our Moon does to Earth. • Its close orbit causes much faster solar eclipses on Mars than those seen on Earth. • Scientists believe Phobos may eventually break apart or crash into Mars within the next 50 million years Video credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / ASU / MSSS / SSI
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Back in 2021, Tom Cruise interviewed Victor Glover long before Artemis II
When one Maverick meets another. Back in November 2021, Tom Cruise sat down with NASA astronaut Victor Glover during the World Extreme Medicine conference, shortly after Glover returned from his long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. What makes this conversation even more fascinating today is that, at the time, Glover hadn’t even been selected for NASA’s Artemis II mission yet. Years later, he would go on to become the pilot of humanity’s first crewed mission around the Moon since Apollo. In the conversation, the two dive into how astronauts adapt to microgravity during both routine daily activities and more dynamic situations in spaceflight, while also bonding over their shared love for fast aircraft, aviation, and Top Gun.
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NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captures incredible photos during Mars flyby
NASA’s Psyche mission just captured breathtaking new images of Mars during a crucial gravity assist flyby on May 15, as the Psyche spacecraft continued its journey toward the metal-rich asteroid Psyche deep in the asteroid belt. During the Mars flyby, the spacecraft passed just 4,500 kilometers above the planet while taking thousands of detailed pictures of craters, icy polar regions, wind streaks, and the giant Valles Marineris canyon system. The expert featured in the video is Jim Bell, professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University and imaging lead for NASA’s Psyche mission to asteroid Psyche. The images captured during the flyby include stunning crescent views of Mars, close-up shots of the Huygens crater, and detailed looks at the planet’s south polar ice cap. Read full article on Starlust: https://starlust.org/nas-as-psyche-spacecraft-captures-stunning-views-of-mars-on-its-way-to-the-metal-rich-asteroid-see-pics/ Video edited using images and footage owned by NASA/ JPL-Caltech / ASU, Associated Press.
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SpaceX Starship V3 explodes after a successful Indian Ocean splashdown
SpaceX’s Starship V3 nailed a splashdown in the Indian Ocean on two engines, survived reentry without major heat shield damage, and then tipped over and exploded exactly as planned. It proved to be a key test milestone as Starship will serve as the lander for NASA's Artemis IV crewed moon landing mission. Video Courtesy: SpaceX
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"You all never went to space": Conspiracy theorist confronts Artemis II astronauts
A viral video showing a conspiracy theorist confronting NASA’s Artemis II astronauts at the U.S. Capitol is drawing major attention online. The man, identified online as Joseph Phillip Daniel, accused Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen of faking their Moon mission, while repeating familiar NASA conspiracy theory claims often linked to “moon landing staged” narratives and NASA deniers. Despite the aggressive accusations, the astronauts remained calm, with Artemis II pilot Victor Glover simply responding, “Take care.” The confrontation has reminded many of the long history of conspiracy theories surrounding NASA space missions — from Apollo moon landing hoax claims decades ago to modern misinformation targeting Artemis and lunar exploration today.
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Nicki Minaj's unexpected appearance at SpaceX’s Starship launch attempt
Nicki Minaj showed up for her first-ever live rocket launch at SpaceX’s Starship test on May 21, 2026, but the mission was scrubbed moments before liftoff. Still, at Starbase, she gave a shout-out to CEO Elon Musk and shared a special message for him. Video courtesy: SpaceX
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Is post-mission depression real? NASA astronaut Anil Menon breaks it down
Ahead of his upcoming eight-month stay at the International Space Station, NASA’s Anil Menon discusses how astronauts tackle post-mission depression. Menon holds degrees in medicine and neurobiology, still actively practices emergency medicine, and was SpaceX’s first flight surgeon, supporting the 2020 Demo-2 crewed mission.
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How does Starship V3 compare to its predecessors and rivals?
SpaceX’s newest version of Starship — the world’s largest and most powerful rocket — is now scheduled to launch its critical test flight no earlier than Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT) from Starbase, Texas. The mission will mark the debut of Starship V3, a heavily upgraded version of the vehicle designed to move the program closer toward full reusability, orbital refueling, Artemis Moon missions, and eventually human missions to Mars. Powered by upgraded Raptor 3 engines and the massive Super Heavy booster, Starship V3 is expected to generate more than 18 million pounds of thrust at liftoff — surpassing NASA’s SLS and every rocket ever built. From Falcon 9-sized fuel transfer tubes to redesigned grid fins and next-generation engines, Starship V3 represents SpaceX and Elon Musk’s biggest leap yet toward building a fully reusable space transportation system.
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Watch the emotional final moments before Artemis II splashdown
What better way to kick off the weekend than by reliving the breathtaking final moments of the Artemis II splashdown that safely brought the four-member crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — back to Earth. Released on May 8 by the Canadian Space Agency and shared by Hansen, the video was captioned: “POV: You’re inside Integrity with the Artemis II crew for reentry all the way to splashdown.” The clip captures the intense and emotional final seconds before splashdown as the crew reentered Earth’s atmosphere aboard the Integrity capsule. On April 10, 2026, the spacecraft safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, where recovery teams quickly reached the crew and brought them to safety. Video courtesy: the Canadian Space Agency and Jeremy Hansen. The clip has been cropped, with no other changes made.
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Unverified UFO footage linked to Ukrainian official emerges amid Pentagon’s declassified files
Amid President Trump’s latest UFO files release, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov shared a mysterious UFO video on Telegram reportedly sent to him by military personnel. Beskrestnov claimed that the footage was filmed in May 2025 at an altitude of 800 meters. The Starlust team verified that the footage was posted on the official Telegram channel of Ukrainian Defense Ministry advisor Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, but has not independently verified the claims or context surrounding the video. Credit: Stabilization of the recently posted Ukrainian Telegram video, including 100% and 200% zoom cuts of the object, by Reddit user u/DuelingGroks.
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Watch: Orion’s crew module separates from service module just moments before Artemis II splashdown
Just before plunging back through Earth’s atmosphere, Orion spacecraft’s crew module separated from the European-built service module that powered the entire Artemis II mission. This stunning HD footage was captured by cameras mounted on the service module’s solar array wings and it offers one final view before the module burned up in Earth’s atmosphere while the crew capsule continued toward splashdown in the Pacific on April 10, 2026. (Courtesy: NASA)