Cosmic Backyard is an Inverse series that explores cutting-edge research looking into the depths of the cosmos. This work is pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe, and our place in it.

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Artemis 2028 Moon Landing Is On Track — But There's A Catch
NASA wants Artemis back to Saturn V levels of progress.
Artemis 2 Rollback Means Moonshot Won't Happen In March 2026
Here's why the historic Moon mission has been delayed. Again.
When Is Artemis II Launching In 2026?
Here’s your quick guide to all things Artemis II.
'Apollo 13' Remains The Last Great Space Race Blockbuster
From the Earth to the Academy Awards.
One Beloved ‘Star Trek’ Writer Is Making His Most Brilliant Sci-Fi Concept a Reality
From "The Inner Light" to the Red Planet.
Rendezvous With Gentry Lee
Inverse sat down with space engineer and sci-fi author Gentry Lee about his new documentary Starman, and his thoughts on Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming Rendezvous With Rama adaptation.
The Dumbest Star Wars Trope Is Also Somehow The Most Scientifically Accurate
Missing planets? That literally happens all the time.
Why Astronauts on NASA’s Artemis Mission to the Moon Need Better Boots
Longer walks need better footwear.