Research of an Apollo 17 sample, led by the ROM, has revealed that the formation…
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.
From human waste to superplasticizer, astronaut urine could become a useful resource for making a…
Strange spots scattered across the Moon’s nearside where bedrock is conspicuously exposed are evidence of…
Mines across the United States churn out all kinds of minerals, from potash to iron…
To support the next wave of human exploration, the Lunar Flashlight mission will look for…
Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks make up those bright and dark splotches…
A new JPL-led challenge is seeking ideas for scientific instruments that could fit inside a…
Fast Facts A supermoon occurs when the moon’s orbit is closest (perigee) to Earth at…
The next full Moon is the Pink Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, Fish Moon,…
The modules that the major space agencies plan to build on the Moon could incorporate…
a The first science experiments that will be hosted on the Gateway, an international outpost…
NASA has selected the first two scientific investigations to fly aboard the Gateway, an orbital…
Scientists Find Earth and Moon Not Identical Oxygen Twins Scientists at The University of New…
Science fiction often imagines our future on Mars and other planets as run by machines,…
https://youtu.be/j46CGlwGXks This video uses data gathered from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft to recreate some…
A little over a year after landing, China’s spacecraft Chang’E-4 is continuing to unveil secrets…
One Small Grain of Moon Dust, One Giant Leap for Lunar Studies Back in 1972,…
The first European device to land on the Moon this decade will be a drill…