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Browsing: Moon
The Moon, Earth’s only natural satellite, has captivated humanity for millennia and remains a vital focus of scientific research and exploration. Its surface preserves a record of the solar system’s early history, offering insights into planetary formation, asteroid impacts, and volcanic activity. Modern studies of the Moon inform our understanding of Earth’s tides, climate stability, and even the potential for future human settlement beyond our planet. From lunar geology to the search for water ice and new missions from space agencies and private companies, explore the latest findings and developments in Moon science and exploration.
Blue Origin’s MK1 lander just survived a brutal dress rehearsal for the Moon. Blue Origin’s…
Strange magnetic surges above the Moon have baffled scientists for years. A new model points…
Artemis II astronauts are closing in on the Moon, testing life-saving suits and preparing for…
Decades after being sealed away, Apollo-era lunar samples are revealing unexpected chemical signatures that challenge…
Unusual potassium isotope signatures in Chang’e-6 lunar samples point to extreme conditions created by the…
Oxygen isotope analysis of lunar soil shows meteorites delivered only a limited amount of water…
A bright new lunar crater detected in spacecraft images shows that asteroid impacts continue to…
New research shows the Moon mostly had a weak magnetic field with rare, short-lived strong…
Scientists have mapped thousands of young tectonic ridges across the Moon, showing it is still…
Scientists say Earth’s magnetic field may have funneled atmospheric particles to the moon for billions…
Ancient Australian rocks suggest Earth’s continents formed later than expected and share a common origin…
Key Points Revealing Theia’s composition: A new study in Science identifies the likely chemical makeup…
A research team from the Space Robotics Laboratory at the University of Malaga, involved in…
Japanese scientists simulated faint 21-centimeter radio waves from the Universe’s “Dark Ages,” offering a potential…
When NASA’s Artemis astronauts land near the moon’s south pole, they may be stepping into…
Scientists have discovered that the far side of the Moon is colder deep within its…
A new study reveals that seismic activity on the Moon may threaten the stability of…