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Out of this world: space tourism expected to launch in 2024

World View, based in Tucson, is now in their preliminary design stage.

NASA sets up collision with far-away asteroid

The DART mission will test whether Earth-fired weapons might someday push world-threatening objects off course.

UA researcher follows trail of a possible second dinosaur-killing asteroid

A new study looks for clues in an underwater impact crater near Africa.

University of Arizona researchers testing ideas for lightweight Mars glider

It would coast through the Martian skies far from landers and rovers on the surface.

University of Arizona students await photographs of moon crash site

They identified and traced the path of China-launched rocket that impacted the surface.

University of Arizona astronomy researchers track space junk to the Moon

The spent rocket stage is expected to crash on the far side in March.

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars

The University of Arizona designed one of the instruments on board.

Student study sheds light on unique space rock

A UA undergrad-led project unraveled mysteries about asteroid 16 Psyche.

NASA turns its attention to Venus

The space agency aims to send two new spacecraft to Earth's nearest planetary neighbor.

Scientists rethinking volcanic theories on Mars

They are investigating evidence that the Red Planet could still be geologically active.

Planetary scientists look ahead to new airborne explorers

They say the historic Mars Ingenuity helicopter flight is only the beginning.

"Bend in the Wash: The Rancho Linda Vista Artist Community"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Searching for gamma-rays with a telescope array in the Santa Rita Mountains, and film essayist Chris Dashiell on the masterpiece “La Jetée”.

UA scientists testing drones for Mars...in Iceland

Concept designs are being developed for exploration in future NASA missions.

Exoplanets get starring role in Sierra Vista exhibit

The traveling program is designed with COVID-19 concerns in mind.

OSIRIS-REx touches an asteroid

The UA-led project is a first for NASA.

Trio of Mars missions to follow OSIRIS-REx on space exploration calendar

Planetary spacecraft from three countries are en route to the Red Planet.

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