Chang'e-6 Lunar Probe of China Lands Successfully on Moon's Far Side, Allowing Sample Collection in This Rarely Explored Region

Medicine & Technology Jun 02, 2024

The Chang'e-6 lunar probe will now proceed to collect samples from this rarely explored lunar region. Read to learn more.

NASA Plans To Bring Pressurized Rovers to the Lunar Surface for Artemis VII Moon Mission

Apr 29, 2024

NASA and its partners will bring huge cargo, including pressurized rovers, to the moon for its Artemis missions. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth’s Quasi-Moon Kamo’oalewa Could Originate From Lunar Surface Not Asteroid Belt [Study]

Apr 24, 2024

A new study suggests that the Earth's quasi-moon Kamo‘oalewa originated from the moon. Continue reading to learn more.

Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper Wakes Up After Two-Week-Long Cold Lunar Night

Feb 27, 2024

After a two-week dormancy period, Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper has woken up and reestablished communications with Earth. Read to learn more.

China-Manned Space Agency Reveals Name of Crewed Capsule, Lunar Lander For Bringing Astronauts to the Moon

Feb 26, 2024

China has revealed the name of its capsule and lander for bringing astronauts to the lunar surface. Read to learn more.

Historic Peregrine Mission to the Moon Sees No Hope of Safe Lunar Landing, Has Less Than 40 Hours Before It Loses Power Entirely

Jan 09, 2024

Astrobotic has declared that the Peregrine Lunar Lander has no chance of soft landing on the lunar surface. Read to learn more.

Lunar Anthropocene: Moon Enters New Geological Epoch Brought About By Human Influence, Scientists Suggest

Dec 14, 2023

The proposed Lunar Anthropocene was brought forth in order to drive discussions regarding how humans affect the Moon and how space feritage can be protected and preserved. Read to learn more.

Moon Glass Has Become Harder Due to Billion Years of Radiation Exposure, Study Reveals

Nov 16, 2023

Billions of years of exposure to radiation gives moon glass a stiff boost. Learn more about it in this article.

Home on the Moon? Here's Why India, Russia, Other Countries Are Aiming For Lunar South Pole

Sep 18, 2023

Why do most countries with dedicated Moon missions aim for the lunar south pole? Read to find out.

Moon Hypertelescope: Scientists Reveal Plans To Place Giant Telescope Over Lunar Surface

Sep 12, 2023

Aside from the issue of construction feasibility, there are several challenges that need to be overcome in order to proceed with building and placing a hypertelescope on the Moon. Read to learn more.

'Man in the Moon' Age? New Analysis Reveals That These Craters Could Be 200 Million Years Older Than Thought

Jul 14, 2023

The Mare Imbrium crater, for instance, was found to be 4.1 billion years old as opposed to previous estimations of 3.9 billion years. Read to learn more.

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Which Has Been Providing Views of Moon for 14 Years is Reaching the End of Its Lifetime

Jul 07, 2023

For more than a decade, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has been revealing stunning images of the moon, but questions are raised on how long this venerable orbiter is going to last. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Life on the Moon? NASA Reckons the Possibility of Artemis Astronauts Finding Evidence

Jun 11, 2023

If things go as planned, the Artemis III mission to bring humans to the Moon will take off by late 2025. Read to learn more.

Piece of the Moon? Small Kamo'oalewa Asteroid Orbiting Earth Might Be a Lunar Chunk, Study Says

May 04, 2023

Unlike other objects, Kamo'oalewa's trajectory alters over time while remaining near Earth. Read to learn more.

Potential Landing Area for Artemis III Mission: Moon Mountain Named After NASA Computer Programmer, Towering as Tall as North America's Highest Peak

Feb 23, 2023

The huge moon mountain Mons Mouton is one of the 13 candidates for the dedicated Artemis III mission. Read to learn more.