The HAKUTO-R Mission 1 lunar lander, launched by ispace in December 2022, failed to land…
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.
NASA seeks industry proposals for a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to enhance astronaut exploration and…
NASA has selected Blue Origin for a $3.4 billion contract to create a human landing…
The second half of May offers great stargazing opportunities. On May 17, Jupiter and a…
While the CubeSat couldn’t reach the lunar South Pole to help seek ice, it fulfilled…
Be sure to set your alarm for early Wednesday morning, as the Moon occults the…
NASA has successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum, using a specialized…
NASA completed its first Architecture Concept Review to align its Moon to Mars exploration strategy,…
NASA has outlined its Moon to Mars Strategy and Objectives Development, focusing on a sustainable,…
The Next Full Moon is the Pink, Sprouting Grass, Egg, or Fish Moon; the Pesach,…
NASA has established the Moon to Mars Program Office at its Washington headquarters to oversee…
The LMS Instrument Will Examine the Electrical Conductivity of the Interior of the Moon The…
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have identified impact glass beads in lunar soils…
SOFIA’s mapping reveals water concentrations near the Moon’s South Pole, aiding NASA’s Artemis missions and…
Researchers Propose Using Lunar Dust To Block Sunlight and Combat Climate Change On a cold…
Where did our Moon come from? Well, actually, there have been several theories over many…
NASA’s VIPER rover assembly is progressing for a late-2024 launch. It will map lunar water…
Where will you be for the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses in the United States?…