Moonquake Alert – The Moon Is Shrinking, Causing Landslides and Seismic Shaking
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…
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…
Join NASA’s VIPER mission by sending your name to the Moon! This public engagement campaign is part of NASA’s wider exploration initiatives, including the Artemis…
The VIPER Moon rover is halfway built, with key milestones like payload integration and hardware acquisition achieved. The team is addressing design and hardware challenges,…
The Lunar Anthropocene, proposed by researchers, marks the significant human impact on the moon since 1959, advocating for the preservation of lunar heritage and responsible…
Scientists from Northwestern University contributed to the analysis of lunar samples that were collected by astronauts during the Apollo 17 mission. By analyzing tiny crystals…
New research suggests that large remnants of Theia, a Mars-sized object that collided with Earth to form the Moon, still exist within Earth’s mantle. These…
Apollo 8, commanded by Frank Borman, is celebrated for its historic Moon voyage and the iconic Earthrise photograph. The mission combined scientific precision with profound…