Intuitive Machines Prepare for First Lunar Mission With SpaceX's Falcon 9, Targeting Lunar South Pole on Valentine's Day

SPACE 02.06.2024 02:52 AM

SpaceX is set to launch Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander in mid-February, with the exact window yet to be disclosed. Read the article to find out more.

Lunar Gold Rush and Moon Mining: Tapping Into Rare Resources for Space-age Technological Revolution

02.05.2024 22:12 PM

The Moon, beyond a mere satellite, holds rare resources vital for future fusion energy and harbors elements crucial for sustainable space exploration. Read the article to learn more.

Chickpeas Grown on Moondust For the First Time, Unlocking Doors to Food Production For Lunar Missions in the Future

02.05.2024 21:26 PM

For the first time, researchers were able to grow chickpeas from moondust mixed with soil fungi and vermicompost. Read to learn more.

NASA’s Artemis Program Plans to Put High-Resolution Camera Array on the Dark Side of the Moon

02.02.2024 02:11 AM

NASA proposed the establishment of an interferometric imaging facility on the Moon which will include a massive telescope. Find out more about it in this article.

Japan Reconnects With SLIM Spacecraft Nine Days After Lunar Landing, Overcoming Technical Setback With Successful Communication Restoration

01.29.2024 23:02 PM

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' spacecraft regains power nearly 9 days after outage, thanks to solar charge; panels now generate electricity. Read the article for more details.

Moonquakes, Landslides Due to Moon Shrinking Could Impact Artemis Astronauts' Lunar Landing Site, Geologists Warn

01.29.2024 20:36 PM

In light of the Artemis III mission, geologists express worries of how moonquakes and lunar landslides could impact lunar landings. Read to learn more.

Moon's Magnetic Secrets: Reflective Dust-Covered Boulders Discovered in Reiner Gamma Lunar Swirl

01.26.2024 01:35 AM

Researchers find meter-sized lunar rocks covered in unique dust, including magnetic anomalies, shedding light on lunar crust formation and changes. Continue reading to learn more.

Full Wolf Moon: Here's How To Watch the First Full Moon of the Year

01.25.2024 21:03 PM

The Full Wolf Moon will be the first Full Moon of 2024. Read to find out more about it. The Full Wolf Moon will be lighting up both US and UK skies. Full Wolf Moon in January 2024 The name "Full Wolf Moon" was first proposed by tribes of Medieval Europeans and Native Americans who all agreed that the celestial event must reflect the howls of wolves in the dead of winter.

Japan's Moon Lander Faces Power Challenge but Holds Hope for Restoration with Sunlight Shift

01.24.2024 00:01 AM

Japan's SLIM lander powered down on the Moon due to solar cells unable to catch sunlight, yet there's hope for reactivation. Read on to learn more details.

NASA Beams Laser Between Orbiter and India's Vikram Lunar Lander, Enabling Precision Targeting on the Moon

01.23.2024 01:28 AM

NASA's orbiting spacecraft tested Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander on the Moon, confirming a new method for precise object location. Read the article to learn more.

Japan’s Smart Lander Slim Successfully Lands on Moon but Lunar Mission at Risk of Ending Soon

01.21.2024 01:00 AM

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) landed on the Moon, but its solar power system doesn't work. Continue reading to learn more.

Peregrine's Fiery Finale: Lunar Lander's Dramatic Journey Ends Over South Pacific, Posing Setback for NASA and Astrobotic

01.19.2024 00:41 AM

Astrobotic confirms Peregrine lunar lander's fiery end over the South Pacific. Despite this setback, NASA persists with collaborations and cost-effective lunar exploration strategies. Read the article to learn more details.

US Determined To Land on the Moon Before China Amid Space Race

01.18.2024 02:27 AM

The United States will not allow China to land on the moon ahead of them. Continue reading to learn more.

Moon's Ancient Crust Revealed to Be Rich in Water in New Analysis of Lunar Meteorite, Challenging Previous 'Bone-Dry' Beliefs

01.17.2024 22:18 PM

Researchers discovered water-bearing apatite minerals in a lunar meteorite, proving the Moon's 4-billion-year-old crust was surprisingly water-rich in its early history. Continue reading to learn more details.

Peregrine Lander's Controversial End: Crashing into Earth's Atmosphere and Expected to Burn Without Reaching the Planet's Surface

01.16.2024 01:09 AM

The ill-fated $108 million NASA-backed Peregrine One lander, having missed the moon landing, is hurtling towards Earth and is set to burn up on Thursday, January 8. Check out more details in this article.

Peregrine's Peril: Private Moon Lander Faces Imminent Collision With Earth After Fuel Leak

01.14.2024 22:04 PM

Astrobotic announces the Peregrine spacecraft's demise, redirecting from a lunar landing to an imminent Earth reentry due to a fuel leak. Find out more details in this article.

Ionic Liquids Could Help Extract Building Materials From Moon and Mars; How Can These Solvents Revolutionize Space Travel?

01.12.2024 20:42 PM

Researchers have identified six promising solvents which can extract construction materials from lunar and Martian rock dust. Learn more about them in this article.

NASA Delays Artemis II and Artemis III Missions for Safety Improvements; Moon Landing Now To Occur in 2026

01.10.2024 21:52 PM

NASA delays historic moon missions with Artemis II lunar flyby rescheduled for September 2025, and Artemis III moon landing now targeted for September 2026. Check out more details in this article.

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

01.09.2024 20:52 PM

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

Vulcan Centaur Launches Astrobotic's Lunar Lander: Peregrine Faces Fuel Issue After Historic U.S. Soft Moon Landing Attempt

01.09.2024 05:57 AM

The fate of Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander hangs in the balance after a 'critical loss' of propellant jeopardizes the mission. Continue reading for more details.

Astronomical Events 2024: Here Are Some of the Biggest Celestial Events To Look Forward To This Year

01.09.2024 00:49 AM

There are several astronomical events to look forward to this year. Read to find out. This year is full of great astronomical surprises, ranging from meteor showers to a total solar eclipse.