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Solid-state nuclear battery claims 100-year power for ultra-low energy devices
A U.S.-based nuclear materials firm has unveiled a solid-state battery it claims can deliver continuous power for more than a century without maintenance. The device targets ultra-low power electronics operating in remote or hard-to-service environments. NRD LLC said its NBV series uses a betavoltaic design powered by Nickel-63 to generate electricity through radioactive decay. The system is sealed in a solid-state architecture and is designed for applications where replacing or recharging batte...
Artemis II Crew Splashes Down Safely After NASA Moon Mission
The four astronauts of Artemis II returned to Earth on Friday following their historic NASA moon mission. The crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego after ripping through Earth’s atmosphere at an incredible 25,000 miles per hour. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports and former astronaut Mike Massimino joins Saturday TODAY to break down the key takeaways from the mission.
Jubilant return of Artemis II shadowed by ‘extinction-level’ cuts to Nasa: ‘It’s discordant’
Even as a triumphant moon flyby primes agency for a 2028 landing, Trump’s proposed budget cuts cast pall on US space programThe astronauts on board Artemis II were “almost poets”, Nasa’s administrator, Jared Isaacman, declared on Friday, referring to their inspiring words as they swung above the lunar surface.They were, he said, “ambassadors for humanity” as they became the first humans to travel to the moon and return safely to Earth since 1972, on a mission that broke a distance record. Contin...
Eye Opener: Artemis II crew back on Earth after safe splashdown
The Artemis II crew is back on Earth after a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, the world awaits results of U.S. and Iranian talks in Pakistan. All that and more in today's Eye Opener.
Ancient 'seated' skeletons unearthed beneath modern school site, puzzling archaeologists
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient skeletons beneath a school site in France — all buried in an unusual seated position.The discovery was announced by Inrap, France's national institution for preventive archaeology, in a press release in March.The skeletons were found on the grounds of the Josephine Baker school complex in Dijon, roughly 195 miles southeast of Paris. The campus serves students from preschool through elementary school.CONSTRUCTION CREW UNEARTHS SURPRISING 300-YEAR-OLD CANNON W...
Artemis II crew seen on recovery ship after moon mission return
NASA's Artemis II astronauts were seen being helped across the deck of a US navy recovery ship.
Artemis moon mission in amazing photos as astronauts return to Earth
Artemis II's splashdown ended a hugely successful NASA Moon missionArtemis moon mission in amazing photos as astronauts return to EarthA series of stunning new photos have captured the Artemis II module's landmark but by-the-book splashdown in the Pacific Ocean just over a week after mission liftoffByLiam Doyle11:37, 11 Apr 2026Updated11:38, 11 Apr 2026|commentsIncredible photos have captured the landmark return of the Artemis II shuttle to Earth following a triumphant slingshot around the Moon...
The best photos from NASA's first moon mission in more than 50 years
NBC News; NASASpaceThe best photos from NASA's first moon mission in more than 50 yearsThe Artemis II astronauts concluded their record-breaking 10-day journey on Friday with a smooth splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 11, 2026, 6:30 AM EDTBy Denise ChowNASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the moon in more than 50 years, has been a feast for the eyes.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Ge...
NASA Completes Historic Artemis II Mission with Safe Return
Rabat– NASA successfully concluded its Artemis II mission on April 10, with the Orion spacecraft safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, completing a historic crewed journey beyond low Earth orbit. The ten-day mission carried four astronauts hundreds of thousands of miles into deep space, where they performed a lunar flyby before returning to Earth. Artemis II marks the first time humans have traveled to the Moon’s vicinity since the Apollo program, signaling a major step in the agency’s eff...
Unearthing peace: ancient China gravesite reveals significance of broken weapons
“War is hell,” as the saying goes, and it is often those most intimately acquainted with conflict who are the most eager to leave it behind. This yearning for peace was underscored by a newly uncovered archaeological site from the Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BC) in Shaanxi province, northwest China, revealed in 2022. Researchers announced their discoveries in mid-March. Among the findings was a gravesite featuring the remains of individuals interred with broken weapons, a custom rooted in an....
After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next
Space After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next April 11, 20266:00 AM ET By Brendan Byrne The Artemis II crew — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch as well as Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — splashed down in an Orion space capsule Friday after a 9-day mission to the moon and back. Bill Ingalls/NASA hide caption toggle caption Bill Ingalls/NASA The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission are safely back on Earth...
'A perfect mission': Artemis II crew safely back on Earth
Artemis II’s astronauts on Friday closed out a successful voyage around the Moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific as they returned to Earth...
5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Iran, UAE’s NCM confirms
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in southern Iran on Saturday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) National Seismic Network.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The tremor was detected by monitoring stations in the region and registered at a depth consistent with previous seismic activity in southern Iran. Authorities confirmed the event was logged at 12:41am UAE time.A 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake is recorded in Southern Iran...
Artemis II astronauts splash down safely after record-breaking Moon mission
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Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Artemis crew home safely after greatest journey in a generation16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePallab Ghosh,Science CorrespondentandAlison Francis,Senior Science JournalistReutersVictor Glover and Christina Koch pictured after the crew's successful return to EarthThe four astronauts who flew in Nasa's Artemis II mission around the Moon have splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean after a flawless return. The crew are now safely aboard a waiting ship and recovering fr...
Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success
The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
UAE drives space ambitions with sustained achievements, future vision - Emirates 24|7
UAE drives space ambitions with sustained achievements, future vision Emirates 24|7
UAE drives space ambitions with sustained achievements, future vision - Emirates 24|7
UAE drives space ambitions with sustained achievements, future vision Emirates 24|7
Svalbard: The Arctic Island where birth and burial are restricted
OSLO: Svalbard, a remote Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, is drawing global attention for its unique laws and extreme living conditions. Located roughly midway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, the icy region is known for its rugged mountains, vast glaciers, and rich Arctic wildlife. Often referred to as the “land of polar bears,” Svalbard is home to more polar bears than humans. Estimates suggest between 2,600 and 3,600 bears inhabit the region, outnumbering the roughly 2,4...
Photos: Splashdown! How Artemis II crew made it back home to Earth
Artemis II crew members Mission Specialist Christina Koch (L), Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen (top), Commander Reid Wiseman (R), and Pilot Victor Glover (bottom) hugging inside the Orion spacecraft on April 7Artemis II crewed mission around the MoonThe beginning of a solar eclipse with the Sun setting on the opposite side of the MoonThis screengrab from a Nasa livestream shows the Orion spacecraft on its way back to the Earth on April 10.Nasa's Orion spacecraft with Artemis II crewmembers as...