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New Material Could Help NASA Unlock Resources Hidden In Lunar Soil
The material was discovered during a research project at NASA's Glenn Research Centre in Cleveland.
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NASA Plans Giant Moon Base at Lunar South Pole for Artemis Era
NASA plans to build a vast lunar base near the Moon’s south pole during the 2030s. Water ice, near-constant sunlight, drones, and advanced rovers could support long-term human settlement under the Artemis program.
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NASA Rolls Out Moon Base Plan, Signs Deals For Landers, Rovers, Drones
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four US companies.
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Chandrayaan-3 Wins Top US Space Honour Years After Historic Moon Landing
Chandrayaan-3 has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by AIAA, recognising the mission's groundbreaking achievements in lunar exploration.
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Scientists Discover New Fuel-Saving Route to the Moon
A new study has revealed a fuel-efficient path to the Moon using hidden gravitational corridors in space. The route saves propellant, lowers mission costs, and maintains continuous communication with Earth, potentially improving future lunar missions.
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Chandrayaan Lander Hopped A Little In 2023, Now ISRO Is Jumping At Discovery
What began as a last minute call to use leftover fuel has turned into a landmark experiment in understanding the Lunar surface
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Artemis 2 Commander Reid Wiseman Teams Up With Astrophotographer for Rare Lunar Mission Photos
NASA’s Artemis II Mission delivered breathtaking new views of the Moon’s far side after astronauts captured over 12,000 images during their historic flyby. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy used image-stacking techniques to reveal subtle mineral-based color variations, helping scientists better understand the Moon’s geology, composition, and ...
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From Meteor Showers To Blue Moon: Rare Celestial Events This May
With a mix of lunar events, planetary alignments and meteor activity, May offers multiple opportunities for stargazers to explore the night sky.
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NASA Artemis-II Success Sharpens Focus On China's 2030 Crewed Landing Goal
Beijing has made strides in recent years by becoming the first country to return robot-taken samples from both the near and far sides of the moon.
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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
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NASA Plans Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft for Skyfall Mission to Mars
NASA’s Skyfall mission will test nuclear electric propulsion with the Space Reactor-1 Freedom spacecraft. Launching in 2028, it will deploy helicopter swarms on Mars to scout landing sites and search for water, potentially cutting travel time by 25%.
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Moon Is Still Shrinking. Here's What It Means For Lunar Exploration
Experts continue to probe the Moon's shrinking effect on the stability of future lunar bases.
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From Barsana To Hampi: Explore The Vibrant Ways India Celebrates Holi
Holi 2026: Each region brings its own traditions, music, and local flavour to the festival.
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Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Space Tourism for at Least Two Years
Blue Origin has announced a temporary halt to flights of its New Shepard spacecraft, pausing its suborbital space tourism business for at least two years. The company says the decision will free resources to accelerate development of its Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis programme, including robotic tests and a planned crewed Moon landing...
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NASA Selects Three New Lunar Science Instruments for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA has selected three new lunar science instruments to fly to the Moon under the Artemis program through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. Delivered by U.S. commercial landers by 2028, the payloads will map surface temperatures, probe subsurface heat flow, and measure radiation, supporting future astronaut safety, navigation, and ...
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New Material Could Help NASA Unlock Resources Hidden In Lunar Soil
The material was discovered during a research project at NASA's Glenn Research Centre in Cleveland.
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NASA Plans Giant Moon Base at Lunar South Pole for Artemis Era
NASA plans to build a vast lunar base near the Moon’s south pole during the 2030s. Water ice, near-constant sunlight, drones, and advanced rovers could support long-term human settlement under the Artemis program.
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NASA Rolls Out Moon Base Plan, Signs Deals For Landers, Rovers, Drones
The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four US companies.
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Chandrayaan-3 Wins Top US Space Honour Years After Historic Moon Landing
Chandrayaan-3 has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by AIAA, recognising the mission's groundbreaking achievements in lunar exploration.
-
Scientists Discover New Fuel-Saving Route to the Moon
A new study has revealed a fuel-efficient path to the Moon using hidden gravitational corridors in space. The route saves propellant, lowers mission costs, and maintains continuous communication with Earth, potentially improving future lunar missions.
-
Chandrayaan Lander Hopped A Little In 2023, Now ISRO Is Jumping At Discovery
What began as a last minute call to use leftover fuel has turned into a landmark experiment in understanding the Lunar surface
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Artemis 2 Commander Reid Wiseman Teams Up With Astrophotographer for Rare Lunar Mission Photos
NASA’s Artemis II Mission delivered breathtaking new views of the Moon’s far side after astronauts captured over 12,000 images during their historic flyby. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy used image-stacking techniques to reveal subtle mineral-based color variations, helping scientists better understand the Moon’s geology, composition, and ...
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From Meteor Showers To Blue Moon: Rare Celestial Events This May
With a mix of lunar events, planetary alignments and meteor activity, May offers multiple opportunities for stargazers to explore the night sky.
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NASA Artemis-II Success Sharpens Focus On China's 2030 Crewed Landing Goal
Beijing has made strides in recent years by becoming the first country to return robot-taken samples from both the near and far sides of the moon.
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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
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NASA Plans Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft for Skyfall Mission to Mars
NASA’s Skyfall mission will test nuclear electric propulsion with the Space Reactor-1 Freedom spacecraft. Launching in 2028, it will deploy helicopter swarms on Mars to scout landing sites and search for water, potentially cutting travel time by 25%.
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Moon Is Still Shrinking. Here's What It Means For Lunar Exploration
Experts continue to probe the Moon's shrinking effect on the stability of future lunar bases.
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From Barsana To Hampi: Explore The Vibrant Ways India Celebrates Holi
Holi 2026: Each region brings its own traditions, music, and local flavour to the festival.
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Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Space Tourism for at Least Two Years
Blue Origin has announced a temporary halt to flights of its New Shepard spacecraft, pausing its suborbital space tourism business for at least two years. The company says the decision will free resources to accelerate development of its Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis programme, including robotic tests and a planned crewed Moon landing...
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NASA Selects Three New Lunar Science Instruments for Artemis Moon Missions
NASA has selected three new lunar science instruments to fly to the Moon under the Artemis program through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative. Delivered by U.S. commercial landers by 2028, the payloads will map surface temperatures, probe subsurface heat flow, and measure radiation, supporting future astronaut safety, navigation, and ...
