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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.
Scientists have discovered a unique type of graphene in moon soil, brought back by China’s…
A proposed lunar biorepository may allow for the storage of genetic samples without the need…
This detailed examination of lunar crater chronology covers the development of dating methods through sample…
Researchers propose a lunar biorepository to protect Earth’s endangered species by utilizing the Moon’s cold…
Researchers synthesized garnet-rich lunar rock assemblages to determine if sound velocities in these compositions match…
NASA is exploring the use of fungi to build habitats for missions to the Moon…
Fifty-five years after our giant leap, scientists continue to learn about both the Moon and…
The new spacesuit urine filtration system by Cornell researchers recycles astronauts’ urine into drinkable water,…
NASA announced the discontinuation of its VIPER rover project, citing cost increases and launch delays.…
The presence of conduits below the lunar surface has been theorized and extensively debated for…
ESA developed LEGO-style space bricks using meteorite dust to simulate lunar regolith, enabling the testing…
China’s Chang’e-6 mission is set to deliver samples from the Moon’s farside, potentially unveiling significant…
Odysseus, a lunar lander, successfully touched down near the Moon’s South Pole on February 22,…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed China’s Chang’e 6 on the Moon, revealing its location on…
The Next Full Moon is the Strawberry Moon; the Flower, Hot, Hoe, or Planting Moon;…
A team from Nagoya University invented a heat-switch device for lunar rovers to withstand the…
Researchers at Brown University have enhanced the shape-from-shading technique for mapping the Moon, making the…