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NASA website removes 'First Woman' graphic novel — but here's where you can still find it
By Jeff Spry published
The interactive female astronaut series was created to inspire a new generation of space explorers.

On this day in space! April 6, 1965: NASA launches 1st commercial communication satellite
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
On April 6, 1965, NASA launched the world's first commercial communications satellite into orbit.

Blue Origin faces backlash ahead of historic all-female spaceflight with Katy Perry
By Samantha Mathewson published
Blue Origin is receiving some backlash ahead of its upcoming all-female spaceflight, with actress Olivia Munn criticizing the venture as "gluttonous."

How bacteria could help build and maintain cities on the moon
By Keith Cooper published
The bacteria, Sporosarcina pasteurii, is able to make calcium carbonate that can act as a sealant to fix bricks made from lunar regolith.

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast (video, photos)
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX sent 28 of its Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida on Saturday night (April 5).

The Wildgate reveal trailer looks like Sea of Thieves in space, with more interesting progression (video)
By Alan Bradley published
Avast, me space hearties!

Fram2 astronaut mission's West Coast splashdown opens new era for SpaceX
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission returned to Earth in the Pacific Ocean on Friday (April 4), marking a first for the spaceflight company.

Celebrate 'Star Trek' and help feed the hungry for First Contact Day today
By Jeff Spry published
Trek Talks 4 falls on April 5 this year, with 8 hours of epic 'Star Trek' guests and panels.
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