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All 5 'letters' of DNA found on an asteroid speeding through our solar system. What do they tell us about the origins of life?

JAXA samples reveal that asteroid Ryugu has a complete set of nucleobases, the building blocks of DNA, suggesting these ingredients of life may be common in the solar system.

LiveScience

Ryugu asteroid sample contains all five key components of DNA, scientists find

A sample collected by the Hayabusa 2 spacecraft from the spinning top-like asteroid contained the nucleobases adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil.

Space

All 5 fundamental units of life’s genetic code were just discovered in an asteroid sample

A new study reveals all five fundamental nucleobases – the molecular “letters” of life – have been detected in samples from the asteroid Ryugu.

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NASA X-ray spacecraft stares into the 'eye of the storm' swirling around supermassive black holes

The NASA/JAXA X-ray spacecraft has allowed astronomers to dive into the metaphorical "eye of the storm" swirling around supermassive black holes.

Space

NASA Opts To Err On The Side Of Caution; Decides To Bring Home Crew-11 Ahead Of Timeline

NASA will return SpaceX Crew-11 from the ISS within days after a stable but concerning medical situation, saying the decision allows full testing on Earth and is not an emergency evacuation.

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Nasa considering medical evacuation for astronaut suffering unknown problem on ISS

US space agency is ‘actively evaluating all options’ after medical issue arose on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: 'I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa' (video)

They won't be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright.

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Japanese H3 rocket fails during launch of navigation satellite (video)

A Japanese H3 rocket suffered an anomaly during the launch of a navigation satellite on Sunday night (Dec. 21), resulting in the loss of the spacecraft.

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Japan's new flagship H3 rocket fails to put geolocation satellite into orbit

Japan's space agency says its H3 rocket has failed to place a navigation satellite into orbit

The Independent UK

Scientists detect X-ray glow from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS extending 250,000 miles into space

A rare interstellar comet has been caught in X-rays by two space telescopes, revealing how its gases interact with charged particles from the sun as it travels through the inner solar system.

Space

Launch of Japan's Michibiki 5 navigation satellite scrubbed late in countdown

The planned launch of Japan's Michibiki 5 navigation satellite atop an H3 rocket tonight (Dec. 16) was scrubbed with less than a minute left in the countdown.

Space

Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025

The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.

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Rocket Lab launches Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit (photos, video)

Rocket Lab launched a Japanese technology-demonstrating satellite to orbit from New Zealand on Saturday night (Dec. 13).

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3 astronauts settle into their new life in orbit | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 1-5, 2025

Newly arrived and soon-to-depart members of Expedition 73 prepared for what is to come next during this, their final week all together aboard the International Space Station.

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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps Ahead Of Upcoming Electron Launch

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are trading higher Thursday afternoon as investors position ahead of the company's first dedicated launch for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Here’s what investors need to know.

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Astronauts welcome arrival of new crewmates | On the International Space Station this week Nov. 24-28, 2025

Expedition 73 gained three crewmates, expanding the International Space Station's complement to 10. Activities continued as the outpost extended beyond 25 years of a continuous human presence.

Space

'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)

Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time.

Benzinga

What's Going On With Rocket Lab Stock Tuesday?

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are in the spotlight Tuesday after the company scheduled the first of two launches for Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

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Venus loses its last active spacecraft, as Japan declares Akatsuki orbiter dead

Japan declared its Akatsuki spacecraft dead on Tuesday (Oct. 28), more than a year after the Venus climate probe failed to respond to calls from mission control.

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Japan launches advanced new cargo spacecraft to ISS for 1st time (video)

Japan's new HTV-X cargo spacecraft launched on its first-ever mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Space

'You're free!' Tiny Japanese satellites escape doomed space station years ahead of its fiery death | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2025

JAXA has successfully deployed three new Cubesats from the International Space Station's Kibo module, marking another step in democratizing access to space.

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Japanese astronaut snaps stunning aurora photo from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 13 - 17, 2025

Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates are still halted due to the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.

MarketBeat

Rocket Lab USA Receives Wall Street Validation: Time to Buy?

Baird and Morgan Stanley issued bullish upgrades as Rocket Lab extended its flawless Electron launch streak and secured new JAXA contracts.

Space

Japanese astronaut eyes typhoon from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 6 - 10, 2025

Science and maintenance work continue on the International Space Station, but updates have been all but halted by the U.S. government shutdown. A JAXA astronaut's social media posts are the exception.

Benzinga

Why Rocket Lab Stock Is Gaining Today

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares advanced on Friday after the aerospace manufacturer announced a new partnership with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, for two dedicated Electron rocket launches.

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