NASA’s Nuclear Horizons: Pioneering Fission Energy for the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
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 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,…
NASA’s proposal for a lunar-based interferometric imaging facility aims to revolutionize astrophysical research, leveraging the Artemis Program’s infrastructure to study celestial phenomena in unprecedented detail….
New paper identifies potential landing sites for Artemis mission that are particularly vulnerable to quakes and landslides. Earth’s moon shrank more than 150 feet in…
JAXA’s SLIM lunar landing on January 19, 2024, captured by NASA’s LRO, establishes Japan as the fifth nation to achieve a soft landing on the…
New research has uncovered the process behind the formation of unique magmatic rocks on the Moon, shedding light on their distinct composition and how they…
The Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS) has returned to Earth after an eventful ten days in space, burning up on re-entry over the Pacific…
Japan’s SLIM lunar landing highlights its advanced space technology and global leadership in space exploration, despite challenges, enhancing its position in international lunar research and…
NASA and Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission One, initially intended for a lunar landing, was put on a controlled trajectory for re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on Thursday…
Astrobotic Predicts Peregrine’s Fiery Earth Re-Entry on January 18 Despite a successful launch, Peregrine faced a propulsion issue, preventing a Moon landing. It is set…
NASA’s Peregrine lander, despite a launch setback, is conducting extended scientific research in cislunar space, gathering crucial data for future lunar missions. NASA’s CLPS (Commercial…
Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander experienced a propulsion issue soon after launch. NASA is assessing the impact on the mission’s scientific objectives and remains committed to supporting…
In a major 2024 mission, NASA sent five payloads to the Moon to study its environment and potential water presence, launching under the innovative CLPS…
NASA’s Peregrine lander, launched on ULA’s Vulcan rocket, will study the Moon’s surface and environment, aiding in future human exploration. It’s scheduled to land on…
NASA, ULA, and Astrobotic are launching a commercial robotic lunar mission on January 8 as part of the CLPS and Artemis programs. The Peregrine lunar…