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Moon rocks from the Apollo era being studied at NASA's astrobiology lab in Houston, TX.

University of Arizona opens new astrobiology center

Oct 17, 2023 It keeps UA at the forefront of research about objects gathered from space.
A photo of the solar eclipse from August 2017, taken on the University of Arizona campus.

“Ring of Fire” solar eclipse coming Saturday morning

Oct 12, 2023 The peak annular eclipse will happen in Tucson at 9:33 a.m on Oct. 14.
A view of the outside of the OSIRIS-REx sample collector. Sample material from asteroid Bennu can be seen on the middle right. Scientists have found evidence of both carbon and water in initial analysis of this material. The bulk of the sample is located inside.

OSIRIS-REx brings home largest carbon rich sample

Oct 11, 2023 NASA revealed its preliminary findings Wednesday morning.
Illustration of Psyche spacecraft in orbit.

Psyche asteroid mission ready to launch

Oct 9, 2023 The latest flight to a space rock will explore an asteroid with an exposed metallic core.
University of Arizona Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab staff members Damon Jackson (left) and Conrad Vogel (right) in the foreground looking up at the back of primary mirror segment five, April 2019.

Last mirror for world’s biggest telescope begins construction at University of Arizona

Oct 3, 2023 The mirror for the Giant Magellan Telescope will begin its laborious construction process this week.
The sample return capsule from Osiris REx after parachuting into the Utah desert.

The Buzz: OSIRIS-REx delivers its payload

Sep 29, 2023 The decades-running space mission dropped a sample from the asteroid Bennu Sunday, kicking off the next phase of the project.
The sample return capsule from Osiris REx after parachuting into the Utah desert.

OSIRIS-REx successfully returns sample capsule to Earth

Sep 26, 2023 The landing ended a seven year mission to the asteroid Bennu and back.
Illustration of Osiris REx sample return capsule re-entering Earth's atmosphere.

Osiris REx asteroid sample set for fast, fiery return to Earth

Sep 22, 2023 The mission's final stage will mark the end of a seven-year journey to Bennu and back.
Illustration shows NASA's Lucy spacecraft visiting multiple asteroids during a 12 year mission.

Why asteroids are the hottest objects for exploration in the solar system

Sep 12, 2023 Osiris REx is among a group of spacecraft aimed at discovering new information about space rocks.
Illustration of NASA's Psyche spacecraft approaching the asteroid 16 Psyche in 2029.

Launch date approaches for long-awaited mission to a metal-marked asteroid

Sep 8, 2023 NASA's Psyche spacecraft has ASU ties.
Images show the size difference between a supermoon (at left) and a mini-moon.

Super blue moon dazzles skywatchers at the end of August

Aug 30, 2023 Astronomers say another supermoon was seen at the beginning of the month.
Rocks collected from the Moon by astronauts on the Apollo 15, 16, and 17 missions. The rocks are on display in the Lunar Lab at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Latest race to the moon sparks interest for Arizona lunar scientists

Aug 23, 2023 They say the next exploration missions will focus on detecting and collecting natural resources.
Triggering memories can help patients overcome cognitive impairments caused by a stroke or other brain-related issues.

Researchers find the brain can help solve its own memory issues

Aug 11, 2023 A study suggests relying less on external stimuli for patients suffering from stroke and other ailments.
Illustration depicts formation of orbiting objects around a planetary disk.

UA astronomers investigate planetary formation process

Jul 26, 2023 They discovered an new exoplanet developing in a solar system 500 light years from Earth.
Aquarium displays showcase ocean life at Flandrau Planetarium.

New exhibit takes UA Flandrau visitors on undersea adventure

Jun 20, 2023 The facility's downstairs is now dedicated to educate and inform about ocean life.
Artist’s conception of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collecting a sample from the asteroid Bennu.

The Buzz: What to expect when OSIRIS-REx returns to Earth

Jun 16, 2023 The seven-year mission to harvest samples of an asteroid is months from completion, and scientists are ready for the next step.

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