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NASA has reached a major milestone in its Artemis program with the successful rollout of the second core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which will be used...

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ESA's Moonlight programme is poised to revolutionize lunar exploration by establishing Europe's first dedicated satellite constellation for communication and navigation services. With over 400 missions planned in the next two…

ESA has tested a cutting-edge lunar camera designed for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions during the PANGAEA geology training in Lanzarote. The Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC), equipped to withstand the…

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2 recently achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 2,500 miles traveled during the transport of the mobile launcher at Kennedy Space Center. This move is a key step in…

NASA’s Artemis II mission—set to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in nearly 50 years—reached a crucial milestone with the successful movement of the Launch Vehicle Stage...

The core stage of NASA's Artemis 2 rocket has successfully arrived at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, marking a significant milestone in preparations for the mission. This core...

Technicians at NASA have been meticulously preparing the Orion spacecraft for its crucial role in the upcoming Artemis II mission. Set to orbit the Moon, the integrated spacecraft recently underwent...

NASA astronauts, in collaboration with industry partners, are gearing up for the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time since 1972. This ambitious...

NASA is poised to reveal a significant milestone in its ambitious Artemis program with the rollout of the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. This event, scheduled...

Researchers are developing innovative remote-control robots and advanced simulations to assist future missions on the moon and Mars. These teleoperated robots will be able to collect critical materials like moon…

NASA is preparing to send humans to Mars by the 2030s, aiming to unlock the planet's geological secrets and investigate whether life ever existed there. Building on the success of…

SpaceX is preparing for its fifth Starship test flight (IFT-5), potentially launching as soon as October 13, 2024, pending regulatory approval from the FAA. This test flight is a key…

China has unveiled its new lunar spacesuit as part of the country's ambitious plan to land astronauts on the moon by 2030. The suit, designed to withstand extreme lunar conditions,…

NASA has awarded a significant contract worth up to $4.8 billion to Intuitive Machines, a Texas-based aerospace company, to enhance lunar communications and navigation services for the Artemis program.

Recent studies of Apollo 16 lunar samples and meteorites from the moon’s far side have revealed new insights into the moon’s ancient impact history. These findings not only deepen our…

NASA is eagerly anticipating SpaceX’s upcoming fifth test flight of Starship, which could take place as soon as October 13, pending FAA approval. The flight is crucial to the development…

Recent studies suggest that the Moon's interior may still contain a partially molten layer, challenging previous assumptions that it had completely cooled and solidified. Using data from NASA's GRAIL and…

NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) program is taking charge of a groundbreaking initiative to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) standard. As humanity prepares to return to the Moon...

China has unveiled its detailed plans to establish a permanent moon base at the lunar south pole by 2035, a bold move that underscores the nation’s growing ambitions in space...

New analysis from China’s Chang’e 5 mission has revealed compelling evidence that the Moon experienced volcanic activity far more recently than previously believed. This groundbreaking discovery suggests that volcanic eruptions...

Firefly Aerospace is moving closer to its highly anticipated lunar mission as its Blue Ghost lunar lander begins pre-launch environmental tests at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). This marks a...

Blue Origin is set to launch its long-awaited New Glenn rocket on its maiden flight in mid-October 2024. The massive rocket, standing at 320 feet tall, will lift off from...

After decades of debate and speculation, scientists have finally confirmed the composition of the Moon’s core. A recent study published in May 2023 in Nature has revealed that the Moon’s...

NASA’s ambitious ESCAPADE mission is poised to take a significant leap forward as its twin spacecraft head to Florida for their final preparations before launch. These two small satellites, named...

SpaceX is gearing up for yet another milestone in its ambitious journey of space exploration. CEO Elon Musk recently described the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission as "epic," and with good...

NASA has successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking technology by streaming 4K video from an aircraft to the International Space Station (ISS) and back using laser communication. This achievement, conducted by a...

NASA and its international partners are making significant strides in the development of Gateway, humanity's first space station around the Moon. Gateway will serve as a crucial outpost for astronauts...

NASA has recently published two new white papers detailing specific areas of its Moon to Mars architecture efforts, providing insights into the agency’s strategy for long-term human exploration of deep...

NASA has selected seven companies to conduct studies on innovative concepts for the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program, aiming to deliver samples from Mars more efficiently and at a lower...

SpaceX is gearing up for its fourth test flight of the Starship rocket, set to launch early Thursday, June 6. This test is crucial for demonstrating the reusability of the...

SpaceX has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to proceed with the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket. This test flight, scheduled for Thursday, marks a significant...

SpaceX has announced a delay in the fourth flight test of its Starship spacecraft. This highly anticipated event is crucial for the future of space exploration and has garnered significant...

China has successfully landed the Chang'e 6 mission on the moon's far side, specifically within the Apollo Crater in the South Pole-Aitken Basin. This milestone, achieved at 6:23 a.m. Beijing...

NASA, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), is embarking on a groundbreaking mission to establish a standardized time system for the moon. This initiative is critical for the...

SpaceX has announced that it is targeting June 5, 2024, for the fourth test flight of its Starship megarocket. This test is crucial for SpaceX's ambitious plans for future lunar...

A recent study of metal ore deep inside the moon has unveiled evidence that the Earth's natural satellite was created when another planet crashed into Earth a long time ago....

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Posted on Jul 24, 2019 in Astronomy, NASA, News, Science, Space The Moon’s south pole region is home to some of the most extreme environments in the solar system –NASA’s...

NASA has launched the LunaRecycle Challenge, a $3 million competition aimed at developing innovative solutions to recycle waste on the Moon and in deep space. This initiative, part of the…

The dream of constructing a permanent lunar base is transitioning from science fiction to reality, with cutting-edge research exploring innovative ways to use local materials found on the Moon. Both...

NASA is pioneering innovative approaches to space habitation with its Mycotecture Off Planet project, which aims to use fungi to grow habitats on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. This groundbreaking...

NASA has announced the cancellation of its VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission, which aimed to explore the south pole of the moon in search of water ice. The...

SpaceX's Starship, the largest and most powerful spacecraft ever sent to space, achieved a significant milestone with its fourth test flight on Thursday, completing its first successful splashdown in the...

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has launched from the far side of the moon, marking a pivotal achievement in space exploration and underscoring China's ambitions as a dominant force in this...

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