NASA opens a 50-year-old lunar sample to study volatiles, preparing for Artemis missions with advanced…
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.
Following a competition, ESA has selected the industrial team that will design and build the…
Space junk, likely a rocket booster, struck the Moon, offering a unique chance to study…
The dusty faces of the Moon and Mars conceal unseen hazards for future explorers. Areas…
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The accidental experiment will shed light on the physics of impacts in space. On March…
Under Artemis, NASA plans to return to the Moon using innovative technologies to explore more…
Chinese Lunar Rover discovered translucent glass globules on the Moon, possibly from impact events, offering…
Companies with technologies that may advance exploration but need a little extra push to finalize…
A Chinese booster is set to hit the Moon, highlighting the need for better space…
Monograin solar cells, developed for lunar application, may revolutionize power sources for space exploration by…
New analysis of Apollo 17 Moon rock reveals rapid lunar cooling, challenging previous theories. The…
Although it looks fake, this viral footage of the Moon orbiting Earth is actually real.…
Update as of February 15: Additional analysis by, among others, citizen-scientist Bill Gray and colleagues at…
VIPER’s MGRU3 prototype was tested at SLOPE to ensure readiness for its 2023 lunar mission.…
NASA’s VIPER rover wheels underwent rigorous testing in simulated lunar conditions, leading to final design…
A new study reveals how the diminutive Moon could have been an occasional magnetic powerhouse…
Scientists have shown how the freezing of a ‘slushy’ ocean of magma may be responsible…