Sandblasting by Lunar Dust Poses Serious Risk to Cargo and Crew on the Moon [Studies]

Medicine & Technology May 29, 2024

Sandblast damage on the moon posed a more serious risk than what was previously thought. Continue reading to learn more.

Liquid Nitrogen Spray Can Remove Lunar Dust in Space Suits, Solving a Significant Challenge to Future Moon-Landing Missions

Mar 01, 2023

Researchers discovered that a liquid nitrogen spray is effective in removing about 98% of all lunar dance from a space suit. Read the article to learn more.

NASA to Open a Pristine 50-Year-Old Vacuum-Sealed Lunar Sample Through ESA's Apollo Can Opener

Mar 07, 2022

Find out how NASA will open a 50-year-old vacuum-sealed sample of lunar dirt for the first time in five decades using a piercing tool .

Spring Cleaning on the Moon: Scientists Develop Lunar Dustbuster

Sep 01, 2020

Scientists have found a way of cleaning the lunar dust that gets stuck on the spacesuits, solar panel, and helmets to prevent it from damaging the equipment.

NASA Taps Students to Help Solve the Lunar Dust Problem

Jul 23, 2020

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is tapping university students to solve one of space exploration's persisting problems--lunar dust.