First privately funded mission to the Moon hit by bizarre computer glitch in space
The very first privately funded mission to the Moon is already underway, with the Beresheet spacecraft taking off this past Friday. The mission, which is …
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This gorgeous Moon shot took 50,000 individual photos to create
We’ve seen some pretty stunning images of the Moon over the years thanks to high-powered imaging tools from NASA and other space agencies, but you …
NASA captures best look yet at China’s lunar lander hanging out on the Moon
China started the year off strong by landing a lunar probe on the Moon’s surface and deploying a tiny rover to do a bit of …
NASA needs help from the private sector to land astronauts on the Moon again
When NASA first landed astronauts on the Moon several decades ago, it was an entirely government-driving affair. The U.S. was in the midst of a …
You need to look very closely to see China’s Chang’e 4 lander in this stunning Moon photo
China’s space agency has had a busy year thus far, with a successful Moon landing and rover deployment as well as some pretty neat experiments …
Chinese satellite snaps image of the Moon from the side we never see
The Moon dominates the night sky and, as the closest large body to Earth, we get to see it plenty. Unfortunately, since the Moon only …
Israel is about to launch the first privately-funded mission to the Moon
Getting to the Moon takes an incredible amount of technical know-how, engineering excellence, and of course money. That’s why embarking on a lunar landing mission …
China says it’s even colder on the Moon than we thought
China’s Chang’e 4 mission has been a rousing success for the country’s space agency, and it’s already celebrated a number of “firsts,” including being the …
The oldest Earth rock ever found was actually brought back from the Moon
NASA astronauts who visited the Moon during the Apollo 14 mission hauled back a whole bunch of material from its surface. At the time, they …
There’s a new fake Moon landing theory, and it’s dumber than you could possibly imagine
NASA’s Apollo 11 mission landed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the Moon in July of 1969, but that’s not what some would have …
Collision between young Earth and Mars-sized planet might be why we’re all here today
Humans have tamed (or utterly destroyed) much of the planet in our brief time here, but there’s still plenty we don’t know about Earth’s history. …
China successfully grew plants on the Moon, but they promptly died
It didn’t last long, but thanks to China’s Chang’e 4 lander there was a very brief period about a week ago when mankind knew that …
A mission to mine the Moon could be underway as early as 2025
How do you mine for resources in a place where humans haven’t set foot for over four decades? That’s a question the European Space Agency …
The Moon was hit by a meteorite while you were staring at the ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ eclipse
Skywatchers had plenty to be excited about this past weekend thanks to a lunar eclipse that was visible from the Americas as well as parts …
Enjoy a billion years of Moon impacts in just one minute
Earth’s Moon might seem a bit boring when viewing it with the naked eye, with its monochrome surface and blurry patches revealing little from afar, …
How to watch the Super Blood Wolf Moon lunar eclipse this weekend
Sadly, the United States (and the rest of the continent) missed out on a lunar eclipse last summer, but we will get one more chance …
Seeds just sprouted on the Moon for the first time in history
In a development that will likely have huge implications for the future of space travel, China’s Chang’e 4 lunar lander successfully managed to plant and …
Now, it’s China’s turn to explore the Moon
NASA may have landed on the Moon decades ago, but that doesn’t mean we know all that much about our nearest celestial neighbor. We’re regularly …
China’s lunar probe sends back its first photos of the far side of the Moon
It’s not all that often that China breaks entirely new ground when it comes to space science but that’s exactly what the country did earlier …
China will start off 2019 by landing on the Moon
Many of us like to start off a new year by doing something special. Oftentimes it’s setting a lofty goal we’d like to achieve over …
Breathing in Moon dust could kill you
Dreams of a lunar colony where people walk around on the dusty surface inside of big domes will remain a dream for a while longer. …
China wants to know if plants will grow on the far side of the Moon
Much of the focus for NASA and many other space organizations around the world has been on Mars for a while now. Sending a crewed …
A big chunk of the Moon which became a lunar meteorite just sold for over $600,000
Getting your hands on a piece of the Moon is pretty darn difficult for most of us. Some lunar missions have brought samples back from …
NASA wants you to make stuff it can send to the Moon
As we’ve known for several months now, NASA is headed back to the Moon. The administration will be sending all manner of instruments to the …
Moon-faring robotics startup ispace is going to catch a ride with SpaceX
SpaceX certainly has a lot on its plate already, with its BFR rocket under construction, a deadline with NASA, and a space tourist program all …
The tiny Mars moon Phobos might be the byproduct of a massive collision
Mars is a pretty important place these days, what with space agencies around the world doing their best to get there and SpaceX suggesting it’ll …
ESA space probe found dead, and gravity is the prime suspect
When the European Space Agency launched the SMART-1 probe back in the early 2000s it was designed to have a relatively short lifespan. The spacecraft …
SpaceX’s first Moon trip passenger is billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, and he wants to bring others along for the ride
After a relatively brief period of teasing the announcement, SpaceX took the opportunity on Monday night to announce its very first paying passenger for a …
Watch SpaceX introduce its first Moon trip passenger live
SpaceX is already making headlines around the world for its efforts to make spaceflight more affordable for organizations like NASA as well as private companies, …
Here’s what lakes on Saturn’s moon Titan look like – just don’t try to swim in them
Nothing’s better on a warm summer day than taking a nice jump into a calm lake. You just feel at one with nature when you’re …
