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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
- Friday August 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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China Conducts First Test Of Manned Lunar Lander 'Lanyue'
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- World News | Reuters
China conducted its first test on Wednesday of a lunar lander that it hopes will put the first Chinese on the moon before 2030, the country's manned space program said.
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ESA JUICE Mission Scans Jupiter's Lunar Crater in Test Run for Alien Life
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ESA’s JUICE spacecraft scanned the famous Earthrise crater on the Moon to test radar for future exploration of Jupiter’s icy moons. The data confirmed JUICE’s radar accuracy, setting the stage for a search for life beneath Europa and Ganymede. The crater, immortalised in a 1968 Apollo 8 photo, now plays a role in extraterrestrial science.
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Why The Moon's Two Sides Look So Different: Study Explains
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Science | Reuters
An exhaustive examination of lunar gravity using data obtained by two NASA robotic spacecraft is offering new clues about why the two sides of the moon - the one perpetually facing Earth and the other always facing away - look so different.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...
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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
- Saturday March 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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NASA Tracks GNSS Signals on Moon, Advancing Lunar Navigation Technology
- Monday March 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history by successfully tracking GNSS signals on the Moon through the LuGRE experiment. The technology could revolutionise lunar navigation, aiding missions like Artemis. LuGRE had earlier set records for GNSS signal acquisition in deep space, reaching lunar orbit before its final touchdown. The data collected...
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Moon Probe Struggles with Power and Signal Loss
- Friday March 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, launched on 26 February, has lost communication and is running low on power. The spacecraft, meant to detect water ice on the moon, has been unable to perform key trajectory corrections. Ground controllers are using the Deep Space Network and observatories to assess its position, but recovery remains uncertain. The missi...
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Japan's ispace Eyes Second Moon Landing Attempt On June 6
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Japanese moon exploration company ispace said its Resilience lander will attempt a lunar touchdown at 4:24 am on June 6 local time (1924 GMT on June 5).
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www.ndtv.com
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Firefly Blue Ghost Moon Lander Successfully Lands on Moon for NASA Mission
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully landed on the Moon, marking a major milestone in private space exploration. Part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, the mission aims to study radiation levels, test lunar sample collection, and capture a total solar eclipse. The spacecraft, which landed in Mare Cris...
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Blue Ghost's First Photo From Moon
- Sunday March 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully touched down on the Moon. The spacecraft, carrying 10 scientific and technological experiments, landed in Mare Crisium, a vast lunar plain on the Moon's near side.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Blue Ghost Spacecraft Shares Incredible Footage Of Dark Side Of The Moon
- Tuesday February 25, 2025
- Science | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Days before it makes a landing attempt, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft has shared some stunning visuals of the lunar surface. It entered the Moon's orbit earlier this month, capturing footage of the dark side from 120 km above the surface.
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www.ndtv.com
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Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Prepares for Lunar Touchdown on March 2
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully lowered its orbit to 120 km in preparation for a lunar touchdown on March 2. The spacecraft, which launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mission teams are monitoring its orbit and finalizing descent plans, though commun...
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China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
- Monday February 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
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www.gadgets360.com
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ISRO Successfully Executes SpaDeX Docking Experiment, India Becomes Fourth Nation to Achieve the Feat
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India has joined an elite group of nations, successfully completing the SpaDeX docking experiment on January 16, 2025. Conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the mission used two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), demonstrating advanced technology for spacecraft rendezvous and docking. This achievement positions Ind...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
- Friday August 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China Conducts First Test Of Manned Lunar Lander 'Lanyue'
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- World News | Reuters
China conducted its first test on Wednesday of a lunar lander that it hopes will put the first Chinese on the moon before 2030, the country's manned space program said.
-
www.ndtv.com
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ESA JUICE Mission Scans Jupiter's Lunar Crater in Test Run for Alien Life
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
ESA’s JUICE spacecraft scanned the famous Earthrise crater on the Moon to test radar for future exploration of Jupiter’s icy moons. The data confirmed JUICE’s radar accuracy, setting the stage for a search for life beneath Europa and Ganymede. The crater, immortalised in a 1968 Apollo 8 photo, now plays a role in extraterrestrial science.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Why The Moon's Two Sides Look So Different: Study Explains
- Thursday May 15, 2025
- Science | Reuters
An exhaustive examination of lunar gravity using data obtained by two NASA robotic spacecraft is offering new clues about why the two sides of the moon - the one perpetually facing Earth and the other always facing away - look so different.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
- Saturday March 29, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Tracks GNSS Signals on Moon, Advancing Lunar Navigation Technology
- Monday March 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history by successfully tracking GNSS signals on the Moon through the LuGRE experiment. The technology could revolutionise lunar navigation, aiding missions like Artemis. LuGRE had earlier set records for GNSS signal acquisition in deep space, reaching lunar orbit before its final touchdown. The data collected...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Moon Probe Struggles with Power and Signal Loss
- Friday March 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, launched on 26 February, has lost communication and is running low on power. The spacecraft, meant to detect water ice on the moon, has been unable to perform key trajectory corrections. Ground controllers are using the Deep Space Network and observatories to assess its position, but recovery remains uncertain. The missi...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Japan's ispace Eyes Second Moon Landing Attempt On June 6
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Japanese moon exploration company ispace said its Resilience lander will attempt a lunar touchdown at 4:24 am on June 6 local time (1924 GMT on June 5).
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Firefly Blue Ghost Moon Lander Successfully Lands on Moon for NASA Mission
- Wednesday March 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully landed on the Moon, marking a major milestone in private space exploration. Part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, the mission aims to study radiation levels, test lunar sample collection, and capture a total solar eclipse. The spacecraft, which landed in Mare Cris...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Blue Ghost's First Photo From Moon
- Sunday March 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully touched down on the Moon. The spacecraft, carrying 10 scientific and technological experiments, landed in Mare Crisium, a vast lunar plain on the Moon's near side.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Watch: Blue Ghost Spacecraft Shares Incredible Footage Of Dark Side Of The Moon
- Tuesday February 25, 2025
- Science | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Days before it makes a landing attempt, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft has shared some stunning visuals of the lunar surface. It entered the Moon's orbit earlier this month, capturing footage of the dark side from 120 km above the surface.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Prepares for Lunar Touchdown on March 2
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully lowered its orbit to 120 km in preparation for a lunar touchdown on March 2. The spacecraft, which launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mission teams are monitoring its orbit and finalizing descent plans, though commun...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
China Names Its Moon Spacesuit and Rover Ahead of Lunar Mission
- Monday February 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
China has named its lunar spacesuit "Wangyu" and rover "Tansuo," crucial for its human moon landing plans by 2030. The prototype development phase is in progress, with extensive testing conducted. Additional mission components, including the "Mengzhou" spacecraft and "Lanyue" lunar lander, have also been named. The construction of essential infrast...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
ISRO Successfully Executes SpaDeX Docking Experiment, India Becomes Fourth Nation to Achieve the Feat
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
India has joined an elite group of nations, successfully completing the SpaDeX docking experiment on January 16, 2025. Conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the mission used two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), demonstrating advanced technology for spacecraft rendezvous and docking. This achievement positions Ind...
-
www.gadgets360.com