Silica Surprises in China’s Lunar Sample Reveal Moon’s Hidden History
The lunar sample returned by China’s 2020 lunar mission contained minerals that provide clues to their origin. Earth’s moon achieved its Swiss cheese appearance from…
The lunar sample returned by China’s 2020 lunar mission contained minerals that provide clues to their origin. Earth’s moon achieved its Swiss cheese appearance from…
Chandrayaan-3’s landing on the Moon and subsequent sulfur detection has propelled lunar ice research forward, aiding NASA’s plans for a sustainable lunar station. These developments…
NASA and Intuitive Machines have provided updates on the challenges and successes of the IM-1 mission, marking the first U.S. lunar landing since Apollo 17….
Odysseus’ landing on the Moon represents a landmark achievement for NASA’s lunar exploration, capturing the first soft landing in over 50 years and highlighting the…
New research led by Dr. Dijun Guo from the National Space Science Center at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Jianhzong Liu from the Institute…
The Moon’s contraction causes fault scarps and moonquakes in the south pole, posing risks for lunar outposts. Findings from a recently published paper led by…
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander has achieved lunar orbit, with all systems operational and ready for a targeted lunar landing. Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander has completed…
On February 15, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 launched on a mission to the Moon’s South Polar region, as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services,…
NASA’s lunar mission with Intuitive Machines showcases successful launch, innovative engine testing, and advanced navigation technology for precise lunar exploration. After a successful launch on…
A NASA-funded study reveals the presence of moonquakes and faults in the Moon’s South Pole, influencing the Artemis III mission’s landing site selection. This research…
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the Intuitive Machines Nova-C lander at 1:05 a.m. EST on February 15 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center…
Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission, launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, successfully commenced operations in space, aiming to mark the U.S.’s return to the lunar surface after…
A research group examines the interplay between dust and large rocks, uncovering potentially anomalous stones. The surface of our Moon is almost completely covered in…
NASA is progressing with its Fission Surface Power Project to develop a nuclear fission reactor for the Moon, focusing on autonomy, safety, and long-term operation….
NASA’s Navigation Doppler Lidar technology, set for a lunar demonstration, highlights advancements in landing technology with implications beyond space exploration. Later this month, NASA’s commercial…
Researchers have initiated the process of identifying liquid solvents that could potentially be used to extract essential construction materials from the dust of lunar and…
NASA and ISRO’s laser experiment on the Moon opens up new possibilities for precise lunar exploration and the use of innovative retroreflectors in upcoming missions….
Western cosmochemist finds early lunar crust had more water than previously estimated. New research from a Western University postdoctoral fellow shows the early lunar crust,…