space exploration

Japan Space Agency Says Its Spacecraft Has Touched Down On Moon
Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when its spacecraft landed on the lunar surface.
By Mari Yamaguchi, AP

NASA's First Asteroid Samples Land On Earth
The pebbles and dust delivered by the Osiris-Rex spacecraft represent the biggest haul from beyond the moon, capping a seven-year journey.
By Marcia Dunn, AP