Space.com
We have curated some stories from Space.com; click on the links below to read the full story.
- Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.
by tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik) on 31st March 2026 at 8:16 pmNASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.
- Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?
on 31st March 2026 at 7:00 pmComet MAPS is about to face its ultimate test as it sweeps just 101,000 miles above the sun's surface.
- What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?
on 31st March 2026 at 6:00 pm"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."
- How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
on 31st March 2026 at 6:00 pmUnistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.
- 'Forbidden Planet' at 70: Why the original sci-fi blockbuster is still out of this world
on 31st March 2026 at 5:00 pmThe movie that took Shakespeare to the stars, and wrote the blueprint for movie space opera.
NASA.com
For some stories from NASA.com, click the links below to read the full story.
- Godspeed, Artemis II!
by Monika Luabeya on 31st March 2026 at 3:54 pmNASA astronaut Jessica Meir took this photo of an Artemis program patch floating in the International Space Station’s cupola. She posted it on X on March 30, 2026, with the following caption: “Our work on the @Space_Station has provided the foundation to explore further, preparing us to return humans to the Moon this week. Stay
- Landsat Reveals Reservoir Changes and Bathymetry
on 31st March 2026 at 2:30 pmIn two recent studies, researchers used Landsat data to fill key gaps in our knowledge of reservoir structure and dynamics.
- Fires Tear Through Nebraska Grasslands
on 31st March 2026 at 4:01 amDry, warm, and windy conditions across the U.S. Great Plains led to extreme fire activity in March 2026.
Image of the Day
- Godspeed, Artemis II!
on 31st March 2026 at 3:56 pmNASA astronaut Jessica Meir shared this photo of an Artemis program patch floating in the International Space Station's cupola on X.
Space Station News
- Godspeed, Artemis II!by Monika Luabeya on 31st March 2026 at 3:54 pm
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir took this photo of an Artemis program patch floating in the International Space Station’s cupola. She posted it on X on March 30, 2026, with the following caption: “Our work on the @Space_Station has provided the foundation to explore further, preparing us to return humans to the Moon this week. Stay
- Station Nation: Aaron Rose, Cold Stowage Mission Manager
by Mary Pfister on 26th March 2026 at 7:50 pmAs a member of the Crew and Thermal Systems Division, Aaron Rose supports critical cargo resupply missions to the International Space Station. In this role, he works with payload developers to safely transport temperature-controlled science experiments to and from station with portable coolers, freezers, and refrigerators. For the full flight cycle, Rose and his team members ensure all cold stowage hardware, operations, and personnel are coordinated to
- NASA Unveils Initiatives to Achieve America’s National Space Policy
by Lauren E. Low on 24th March 2026 at 1:01 pmAs part of its “Ignition” event on Tuesday, NASA announced a series of transformative agencywide initiatives designed to achieve President Donald J. Trump’s National Space Policy and advance American leadership in space. These actions reflect the urgency of the moment, but also the tremendous opportunity ahead for world-changing science and discovery. “NASA is committed to
Astronomy Now
Below are some stories from Astronomy News from the Astronomy Now website
- New Astro Images: Saturn, the Crab Nebula, and a Newborn Planetby Monica Young on 31st March 2026 at 1:00 pm
Striking images from Hubble, Webb, and the Very Large Telescope dive into Saturn's atmosphere, capture the Crab Nebula's expansion, and reveal a newborn planet. The post New Astro Images: Saturn, the Crab Nebula, and a Newborn Planet appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- April Podcast: Spotlight on Geminiby J. Kelly Beatty on 31st March 2026 at 12:38 pm
This month’s episode showcases the stars and planets visible on April evenings. We’ll explore full-Moon quirks; spot Venus and Jupiter after sunset; learn about Gemini, the celestial twins; and hunt for meteors toward month’s end. So grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. The post April Podcast: Spotlight on Gemini appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Night Sky News from Astronomy Now
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 27 – April 5by Alan MacRobert on 27th March 2026 at 9:03 am
Winter's gone, but the Winter Hexagon remains (for now). Trace out this gigantic asterism right after dark before it sinks. Jupiter glares inside its top. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 27 – April 5 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
- This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 20 – 29by Alan MacRobert on 20th March 2026 at 9:04 am
The waxing Moon grows along the horns of Taurus, then passes first quarter as it bunches up with Jupiter and the heads of the Gemini twins. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 20 – 29 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.