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NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared physical science (SOFIA) has confirmed, for the primary time, water on the sunstruck surface of the Moon. This discovery indicates that water is also distributed across the satellite surface, and not restricted to cold, shadowy places. SOFIA has detected water molecules...

Being an astronaut is a tremendous commitment. Astronaut candidates — who tend to be selected in their 30s and 40s — usually leave prestigious careers for a chance at being an astronaut, starting again at the bottom of the rung. Training means long days at...