A new mission watches meteoroids hit the far side of the moon
Sometimes, it's hard to remember that Earth is constantly being bombarded by literally tons of space debris daily. The larger ...
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission to take macro-measurements of moon's surface in 2025
Before Artemis II, NASA will send two missions to scout the surface of the lunar south pole for resources that could sustain ...
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
This year will mark a turning point in humanity’s relationship with the moon, as we begin to lay the foundations for a ...
Five Fascinating Facts About the Moon
Learn key facts about the Moon: from its significant distance and relative size compared to Earth to its distinctive color ...
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Why the U.S. hasn't returned to the Moon and what's next
In July 1969, the United States achieved a monumental feat in human history when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the ...
Humans Will Soon Be Able To Mine On The Moon. But Should We?
The Outer Space Treaty (1967) makes it clear no nation can claim to “own” the Moon (or any celestial body). However, it is ...
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Moon’s magnetic pull lasted longer than thought, lunar rocks reveal
Lunar rocks retrieved by China’s Chang’e-5 mission reveal that the moon’s magnetic field lasted much longer than scientists previously thought, offering new perspectives on planetary evolution and ...
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Astronauts face extreme lighting challenges at the Moon's south pole
Effective vision is required for a range of duties on the Moon, including moving around the surface and gathering samples.