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Scientists Find Rare Meteorites In China's Chang'e-6 Moon Samples
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Science | Edited by Astitva Raj
Chang'e 6 made history in 2024, by bringing back 1,935.3 grams of lunar samples from the Moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin.
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SpaceX May Miss First Crewed Moon Landing as NASA Reopens Artemis Bid
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA reopened its $2.9 billion Artemis 3 lunar lander contract as SpaceX’s Starship delays threaten to push the crewed Moon landing to 2028. Administrator Sean Duffy expressed concern, while Blue Origin reenters the race, promising to deliver faster progress toward humanity’s next lunar return.
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SpaceX Eyes V3 Rocket With Raptor 3 Engines After Wrapping Starship V2 Tests
- Wednesday October 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 marked the final mission of the V2 design, achieving flawless launch and recovery. The next-gen V3 Starship will feature new Raptor 3 engines, advanced docking systems, and upgraded booster recovery—critical milestones as SpaceX prepares for its upcoming Mars fleet and NASA’s Artemis III lunar landing.
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NASA Advances Toward Artemis II Launch With Orion Stage Adapter Integration on SLS Rocket
- Sunday October 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has integrated the Orion stage adapter with the Artemis II SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center. The adapter connects Orion to the rocket and will deploy four international CubeSats in orbit. This milestone brings the Artemis II mission closer to its April 2026 launch and supports ongoing work for Artemis III hardware development.
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Lunar Samples Reveal Far Side of the Moon Is Cooler Than Near Side
- Sunday October 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China’s Chang’e 6 mission has revealed the moon’s far side is cooler than its near side, with samples showing a 180°F difference in formation temperatures. Researchers suggest uneven distribution of radioactive elements shaped these contrasts, offering the first physical evidence of a deep interior thermal divide in lunar history.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Artemis 2 Orion Capsule Named “Integrity” for Upcoming Moon Flyby
- Sunday September 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA’s Artemis 2 crew announced their Orion spacecraft will be called Integrity. The name symbolizes trust and respect as four astronauts prepare for a 10-day flight around the Moon, the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Moon Is Rusting: Scientists Stunned By Hematite Discovery On Lunar Surface
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Understanding of rusting could impact future lunar missions, resource utilisation and equipment design.
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www.ndtv.com
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Raises Concerns Over Moon Impact; Scientists Consider Nuclear Defence
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is drawing global attention as a possible lunar impactor in 2032. Though the chances of Earth impact have dropped, a collision with the Moon could still create dangerous orbital debris. Scientists stress preparedness, exploring deflection missions and nuclear defense strategies.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Targets February 2026 Window for Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission
- Sunday September 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA plans its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years with Artemis 2, possibly launching Feb. 5, 2026. The 10-day flight will carry four astronauts around the Moon to validate deep-space systems and prepare for a lunar landing on Artemis 3.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Selects 10 New Astronauts to Support Future Moon and Mars Missions
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has unveiled its 2025 astronaut class, selecting 10 candidates from over 8,000 applicants. For the first time, women make up the majority. Their training will prepare them for missions to the ISS, Artemis lunar exploration, and ultimately crewed missions to Mars, supporting NASA’s bold long-term spaceflight goals.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Blue Origin to Land NASA’s VIPER Rover on the Moon's South Pole in 2027
- Thursday September 25, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA chose Blue Origin to deliver the VIPER rover to the Moon’s South Pole by late 2027 under a $190 million CLPS contract. VIPER will explore permanently shadowed craters for water ice, a key resource for Artemis goals and sustainable human exploration on the lunar surface.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Artemis Prepares Crews for Future Mars Missions
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis programme goes beyond Apollo by planning longer lunar missions to test spacecraft, life-support, and logistics for Mars. With Gateway, lunar ice harvesting, and global partnerships, Artemis aims to simulate deep-space challenges. These lessons will directly guide future crewed journeys to the Red Planet and beyond.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Will Double as Test Subjects for Deep Space Health Research
- Saturday September 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit as both scientists and volunteer test subjects. The crew will conduct health, radiation, and lunar studies, providing vital data to protect future explorers. Results will guide safety protocols for lunar and Mars missions, advancing human readiness for long-duration deep space ...
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NASA Uses Rocky Mountain Helicopter Drills to Prepare Astronauts for Artemis Moon Missions
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has certified a helicopter-based lander training course in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to prepare Artemis astronauts for Moon missions. The high-altitude terrain creates lunar-like visual illusions, forcing pilots to master landings in dusty, slope-filled conditions. Over two dozen astronauts have now trained in this challenging, realistic si...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Scientists Find Rare Meteorites In China's Chang'e-6 Moon Samples
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Science | Edited by Astitva Raj
Chang'e 6 made history in 2024, by bringing back 1,935.3 grams of lunar samples from the Moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpaceX May Miss First Crewed Moon Landing as NASA Reopens Artemis Bid
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA reopened its $2.9 billion Artemis 3 lunar lander contract as SpaceX’s Starship delays threaten to push the crewed Moon landing to 2028. Administrator Sean Duffy expressed concern, while Blue Origin reenters the race, promising to deliver faster progress toward humanity’s next lunar return.
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Eyes V3 Rocket With Raptor 3 Engines After Wrapping Starship V2 Tests
- Wednesday October 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 marked the final mission of the V2 design, achieving flawless launch and recovery. The next-gen V3 Starship will feature new Raptor 3 engines, advanced docking systems, and upgraded booster recovery—critical milestones as SpaceX prepares for its upcoming Mars fleet and NASA’s Artemis III lunar landing.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Advances Toward Artemis II Launch With Orion Stage Adapter Integration on SLS Rocket
- Sunday October 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has integrated the Orion stage adapter with the Artemis II SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center. The adapter connects Orion to the rocket and will deploy four international CubeSats in orbit. This milestone brings the Artemis II mission closer to its April 2026 launch and supports ongoing work for Artemis III hardware development.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Lunar Samples Reveal Far Side of the Moon Is Cooler Than Near Side
- Sunday October 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China’s Chang’e 6 mission has revealed the moon’s far side is cooler than its near side, with samples showing a 180°F difference in formation temperatures. Researchers suggest uneven distribution of radioactive elements shaped these contrasts, offering the first physical evidence of a deep interior thermal divide in lunar history.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Artemis 2 Orion Capsule Named “Integrity” for Upcoming Moon Flyby
- Sunday September 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA’s Artemis 2 crew announced their Orion spacecraft will be called Integrity. The name symbolizes trust and respect as four astronauts prepare for a 10-day flight around the Moon, the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Moon Is Rusting: Scientists Stunned By Hematite Discovery On Lunar Surface
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Science | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Understanding of rusting could impact future lunar missions, resource utilisation and equipment design.
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www.ndtv.com
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Raises Concerns Over Moon Impact; Scientists Consider Nuclear Defence
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is drawing global attention as a possible lunar impactor in 2032. Though the chances of Earth impact have dropped, a collision with the Moon could still create dangerous orbital debris. Scientists stress preparedness, exploring deflection missions and nuclear defense strategies.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Targets February 2026 Window for Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission
- Sunday September 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA plans its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years with Artemis 2, possibly launching Feb. 5, 2026. The 10-day flight will carry four astronauts around the Moon to validate deep-space systems and prepare for a lunar landing on Artemis 3.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Selects 10 New Astronauts to Support Future Moon and Mars Missions
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has unveiled its 2025 astronaut class, selecting 10 candidates from over 8,000 applicants. For the first time, women make up the majority. Their training will prepare them for missions to the ISS, Artemis lunar exploration, and ultimately crewed missions to Mars, supporting NASA’s bold long-term spaceflight goals.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Blue Origin to Land NASA’s VIPER Rover on the Moon's South Pole in 2027
- Thursday September 25, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA chose Blue Origin to deliver the VIPER rover to the Moon’s South Pole by late 2027 under a $190 million CLPS contract. VIPER will explore permanently shadowed craters for water ice, a key resource for Artemis goals and sustainable human exploration on the lunar surface.
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Artemis Prepares Crews for Future Mars Missions
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis programme goes beyond Apollo by planning longer lunar missions to test spacecraft, life-support, and logistics for Mars. With Gateway, lunar ice harvesting, and global partnerships, Artemis aims to simulate deep-space challenges. These lessons will directly guide future crewed journeys to the Red Planet and beyond.
-
www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Will Double as Test Subjects for Deep Space Health Research
- Saturday September 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit as both scientists and volunteer test subjects. The crew will conduct health, radiation, and lunar studies, providing vital data to protect future explorers. Results will guide safety protocols for lunar and Mars missions, advancing human readiness for long-duration deep space ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Uses Rocky Mountain Helicopter Drills to Prepare Astronauts for Artemis Moon Missions
- Thursday September 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has certified a helicopter-based lander training course in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to prepare Artemis astronauts for Moon missions. The high-altitude terrain creates lunar-like visual illusions, forcing pilots to master landings in dusty, slope-filled conditions. Over two dozen astronauts have now trained in this challenging, realistic si...
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www.gadgets360.com