India’s Pragyan rover goes to sleep following successful 2-week mission
It’s been over two weeks since India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft became the world’s first spacecraft to touch down at the southern lunar pole. Now, the nation’s …
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Chinese rover found hidden structures beneath the Moon’s surface
In 2020, researchers used recordings from the Yutu-2 LPR recorder to map out the first 130 feet below the moon’s surface. Scientists have now mapped …
Researchers found granite on the Moon and have no idea how it got there
Granite is thought to be virtually nonexistent outside of Earth. However, there’s one problem with that belief: we just found granite on the Moon, and …
This crazy new shape-shifting robot might be headed to the Moon
A shape-shifting robot swarm could make the trip to the Moon with future astronaut missions. The robot, which is called the Mori Modular Robot for …
NASA scientist says life could already exist on the moon, and it’s our fault
The lunar south pole has become a hotspot for the space community, especially recently, as NASA plans to land the Artemis space mission there. Now, …
South Korean moon probe captured photos of the moon in stunning detail
South Korea’s first lunar orbiter is already making great strides. The Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), which is also known as Danuri, reached lunar orbit …
April’s pink full moon will shine bright tonight – here’s how to see it
April’s pink full moon will grace our skies this week, giving way to a bright and beautiful spectacle throughout the evening of Wednesday, April 5. …
These tiny glass Moon beads could be hiding a new source of water
Tiny glass Moon beads could be hiding a reservoir of water that astronauts can tap into when we send them back to the Moon. According …
Astronomer captures video of a meteorite smashing into the moon
While monitoring the Moon in February, Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii captured the bright flash of a meteor striking the Moon’s surface, later sharing the video …
Scientists want a time zone for the Moon, here’s why
Scientists have big plans for the Moon. In fact, many want to create a base on the Moon and then continue space exploration from there, …
The Moon will eclipse Mars on January 30 – here’s when and where to watch
Space watchers will be able to witness an extraordinary Mars lunar occultation at the end of the month. On Monday, January 30, the Moon will …
The first full moon of 2023 is on Friday night
The first full moon of 2023 is coming up quickly. The moon will peak on January 6, in what many refer to as the Wolf …
South Korean lunar orbiter beams back unreal new photos of Earth and Moon
South Korea’s Danuri lunar orbiter, also known as the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO), launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket last year. In mid-December, …
NASA just launched a satellite to search for ice on the Moon
This weekend, NASA launched a small satellite that will journey to the Moon and search for ice on the Lunar surface. The satellite, called the …
Japan’s OMOTENASHI lunar lander fails to reach its target
Japan’s attempts to become the fourth country to reach the Moon have failed, according to a tweet shared this week. The country’s OMOTENASHI lander (short …
Check out this mind-blowing photo of the last total lunar eclipse of 2022
Early Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the world experienced the last total lunar eclipse of 2022. The event, which also doubled as a blood moon, was …
Startling discovery shows the Moon is drifting away from Earth
Every year, the Moon drifts further away from the Earth. According to a post on The Conversation, the Moon drifts away from our planet at …
China discovered a new type of Moon crystal that might lead to limitless energy
China has discovered an intriguing Moon crystal made of a previously unknown material. The crystal was discovered in a batch of lunar samples collected by …
Our first moonbase could be made of inflatable habitats
Humans are finally on track to return to the Moon, and this time space agencies like NASA and the ESA are looking for ways to …
Behold the ‘most ridiculously detailed’ photo of the Moon you’ve ever seen
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy continues to deliver some of the most spectacular photographs of stellar objects we’ve ever seen. McCarthy, who goes by @cosmic_background on Instagram, …
NASA reveals possible landing zones for first manned Moon mission since Apollo
NASA’s Artemis I mission hasn’t even taken off, and the space agency is already planning where it wants to land humans in the future. Today, …
New study says an explosion of debris from Earth may have given birth to the Moon
Eons ago, when the Earth was still barely formed, scientists believe a fiery eruption or collision sent a massive spray of debris out into space. …
Don’t miss the last supermoon of 2022 – when to catch the Sturgeon moon
The last supermoon of 2022 will peak this week. The Sturgeon moon, as August’s full moon is called, will coincide with the peak of the …
Here’s where we might really be able to set up a colony on the Moon
Hopes of one day making a lunar colony may have found some extra encouragement. Normally, the surface of the Moon reaches upwards of 260 degrees …
What is National Moon Day and why do we celebrate it?
July 20 is National Moon Day, and it’s one of the most historical days in human history. But what exactly do we celebrate on this …
Japan has a crazy plan to create artificial gravity on the Moon
Interest in putting humans back on the Moon has been making a comeback in recent years. From plans to take us back to the lunar …
A mysterious rocket just slammed into the moon and no one knows who launched it
Space junk is a massive problem for NASA and other space agencies. Back in March, we reported on three tons of space junk hurtling towards …
How to watch NASA’s groundbreaking CAPSTONE launch
NASA is geared up to officially launch its CAPSTONE mission on June 28, 2022. The mission will help pave the way for NASA’s Lunar Gateway, …
Here’s when you can see the spectacular Strawberry Moon in June
Sky watchers will have yet another chance to glimpse a full moon in June of 2022 — but this one is special. The Strawberry Moon will …
NASA reveals mission to explore mysterious Gruithuisen Domes on Moon
NASA has revealed new mission plans to explore the Gruithuisen Domes on the Moon. These domes have long been a mystery for the space community. …
