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SpaceX Falcon 9 Debris Could Crash Into The Moon In August, Astronomer Predicts
The rocket is expected to strike the Earth-facing side near the Einstein crater on the Moon's western limb.
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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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Scientists Reveal Moon's Polar Ice Has Been Building Up For 1.5 Billion Years
According to the research, this ice could be converted into useful resources such as water, oxygen, and fuel.
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Artemis II Crew Captures Historic Pic Of Earth From Dark Side Of Moon
The photograph captured by the Artemis II crew shows a pale blue Earth, with bright white clouds, dipping behind the rugged, cratered lunar surface.
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Video: Artemis II Crew's Emotional Moment Naming Crater On Far Side Of Moon
On April 6, the astronauts on the Artemis II mission reached the farthest point from Earth ever travelled by humans.
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Scientists Find Moon's Two Sides Tell The Same Geological Story
A major breakthrough occurred in June 2024 when China's Chang'e-6 mission delivered 1,935 grams of lunar samples from the Apollo Basin to Earth.
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Asteroid Heading Towards Moon Could Create "Optical Flash" On Impact, Finds Study
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will have narrow viewing windows on February 18 and 26 to gather crucial data on the asteroid.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth Safe, but New Data Shows Small 2032 Lunar Impact Risk
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been cleared as an Earth threat, but updated observations show a small chance it could hit the Moon in 2032. Space agencies are monitoring the asteroid closely, expecting new data to narrow uncertainties and determine whether the lunar-impact probability will drop or rise.
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Scientists Suggest Moon May Hold Large Reserves Of Precious Platinum-Group Metals
A new study reveals that the Moon's impact craters may contain large reserves of platinum-group metals and water, making it a valuable target for future space mining and exploration.
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Blue Origin to Land NASA’s VIPER Rover on the Moon's South Pole in 2027
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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China Conducts First Test Of Manned Lunar Lander 'Lanyue'
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
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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Earth May Have At Least Six "Minimoons" At Any Given Time: Study
Studying minimoons can provide insights into the Moon's history and crater formation process.
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"It's A New Dawn": Blue Ghost Lander Captures 1st Sunrise On Moon
NASA shared the breathtaking image on X on Monday, showing the moon's uneven surface with deep craters and the Sun's rays beaming brightly in the distance.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Athena Lander, NASA's Lunar Trailblazer to Moon
On February 26, 2025, SpaceX Falcon 9 launched Athena and NASA's Lunar Trailblazer from Kennedy Space Center. Athena, developed by Intuitive Machines, will land near Mons Mouton to investigate lunar ice using the PRIME-1 drill. Lunar Trailblazer will orbit the Moon, mapping water ice deposits. The mission includes two secondary vehicles: MAPP, a ro...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Debris Could Crash Into The Moon In August, Astronomer Predicts
The rocket is expected to strike the Earth-facing side near the Einstein crater on the Moon's western limb.
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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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Scientists Reveal Moon's Polar Ice Has Been Building Up For 1.5 Billion Years
According to the research, this ice could be converted into useful resources such as water, oxygen, and fuel.
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Artemis II Crew Captures Historic Pic Of Earth From Dark Side Of Moon
The photograph captured by the Artemis II crew shows a pale blue Earth, with bright white clouds, dipping behind the rugged, cratered lunar surface.
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Video: Artemis II Crew's Emotional Moment Naming Crater On Far Side Of Moon
On April 6, the astronauts on the Artemis II mission reached the farthest point from Earth ever travelled by humans.
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Scientists Find Moon's Two Sides Tell The Same Geological Story
A major breakthrough occurred in June 2024 when China's Chang'e-6 mission delivered 1,935 grams of lunar samples from the Apollo Basin to Earth.
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Asteroid Heading Towards Moon Could Create "Optical Flash" On Impact, Finds Study
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will have narrow viewing windows on February 18 and 26 to gather crucial data on the asteroid.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Earth Safe, but New Data Shows Small 2032 Lunar Impact Risk
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has been cleared as an Earth threat, but updated observations show a small chance it could hit the Moon in 2032. Space agencies are monitoring the asteroid closely, expecting new data to narrow uncertainties and determine whether the lunar-impact probability will drop or rise.
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Scientists Suggest Moon May Hold Large Reserves Of Precious Platinum-Group Metals
A new study reveals that the Moon's impact craters may contain large reserves of platinum-group metals and water, making it a valuable target for future space mining and exploration.
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Blue Origin to Land NASA’s VIPER Rover on the Moon's South Pole in 2027
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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China Conducts First Test Of Manned Lunar Lander 'Lanyue'
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
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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Earth May Have At Least Six "Minimoons" At Any Given Time: Study
Studying minimoons can provide insights into the Moon's history and crater formation process.
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"It's A New Dawn": Blue Ghost Lander Captures 1st Sunrise On Moon
NASA shared the breathtaking image on X on Monday, showing the moon's uneven surface with deep craters and the Sun's rays beaming brightly in the distance.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Athena Lander, NASA's Lunar Trailblazer to Moon
On February 26, 2025, SpaceX Falcon 9 launched Athena and NASA's Lunar Trailblazer from Kennedy Space Center. Athena, developed by Intuitive Machines, will land near Mons Mouton to investigate lunar ice using the PRIME-1 drill. Lunar Trailblazer will orbit the Moon, mapping water ice deposits. The mission includes two secondary vehicles: MAPP, a ro...
