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Here's Why Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Prime Target In Search For Life
The findings are based on analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017.
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Moon Phase Update: Waning Crescent Marks End Of Lunar Cycle Ahead Of January 3 Full Moon
Moon phases refer to the changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, driven by its 29.5-day orbit around our planet.
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Last Supermoon Of 2025 Shines Brightest Over India And Beyond. See Viral Pics
The Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025, lit up the night sky as the Moon reached its closest orbit to Earth.
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Germany to Send First European Astronaut Around the Moon on Artemis Mission
Europe has secured its first astronaut seat to orbit the Moon through NASA’s Artemis program, marking a historic milestone for ESA. Director General Josef Aschbacher confirmed that a German astronaut will take the inaugural European lunar-orbit mission, enabled by Europe’s contributions to Orion’s service module and the Lunar Gateway. Veteran...
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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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Artemis Era Raises Safety Concerns as Lunar Orbit Nears Capacity, New Study Finds
As lunar exploration surges, scientists warn that the Moon’s limited stable orbits are growing crowded. Georgia Tech simulations suggest that with about 50 satellites, each may need several collision-avoidance maneuvers per year. Even now, orbiters like Chandrayaan-2 require frequent course corrections. With Artemis and private missions incoming,...
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India Approves Chandrayaan-4 Moon Sample Mission and National Space Station
India has officially greenlit Chandrayaan-4, a 2028 lunar sample-return mission set to bring home 3 kg of Moon soil. The mission involves five spacecraft docking in Earth orbit before heading to the lunar surface. ISRO is also moving ahead with its Bharatiya Antariksh Station, with the first module planned for 2028 and full completion targeted for ...
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ISRO Collects Advanced Chandrayaan-2 Data To Study Moon's Polar Regions
ISRO on Saturday said it has collected advanced data from the Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter to gain a deeper understanding of the Moon's polar regions, including parameters describing the physical and dielectric properties of its surface.
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Scientists Just Solved the Mystery of the Moon’s Lopsided Dust Halo
Scientists have solved why the Moon’s dust cloud is uneven: heat. Using computer models, researchers found that meteor impacts on the Moon’s sunlit surface fling 6–8% more dust into space than on the cold night side, creating a lopsided halo. NASA warns this dust could threaten future landers and astronauts.
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Will Earth Soon Have A Mini-Moon? Here's What The Study Reveals
Quasi-moons are generally very small and not visible without a telescope.
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All About Asteroid 2025 PN7, Earth's New Quasi-Moon
2025 PN7 is a small, 18-36 meter wide space rock that's been dubbed Earth's "second moon" due to its unique orbit.
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NASA’s Juno Probe Faces Silence as Mission Ends Amid Government Shutdown
NASA’s Juno probe, orbiting Jupiter since 2016, may have stopped operating after its latest extension expired during the U.S. government shutdown. The mission, which unveiled Jupiter’s interior, polar storms, and moons, awaits confirmation—though NASA cannot verify its status until funding and communications resume.
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NASA's Juno Probe Unlocked Mysteries Of Jupiter, But It May Already Be Dead
The mission was extended until September 2025, allowing for additional orbits and flybys of Jupiter's moons like Ganymede, Europa and Io.
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First Supermoon Of The Year Is Approaching. Here's What To Know
The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what's known as a supermoon.
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James Webb Offers First Glimpse Into How Moons Are Built Around Distant Planets
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected carbon-bearing molecules in a moon-forming disk surrounding CT Cha b, a massive planet-like object orbiting a young star 625 light-years away. The discovery marks the first measurement of its kind and offers clues to how moons like those around Jupiter and Saturn might have formed.
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Here's Why Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Prime Target In Search For Life
The findings are based on analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017.
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Moon Phase Update: Waning Crescent Marks End Of Lunar Cycle Ahead Of January 3 Full Moon
Moon phases refer to the changing appearances of the Moon as seen from Earth, driven by its 29.5-day orbit around our planet.
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Last Supermoon Of 2025 Shines Brightest Over India And Beyond. See Viral Pics
The Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025, lit up the night sky as the Moon reached its closest orbit to Earth.
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Germany to Send First European Astronaut Around the Moon on Artemis Mission
Europe has secured its first astronaut seat to orbit the Moon through NASA’s Artemis program, marking a historic milestone for ESA. Director General Josef Aschbacher confirmed that a German astronaut will take the inaugural European lunar-orbit mission, enabled by Europe’s contributions to Orion’s service module and the Lunar Gateway. Veteran...
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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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Artemis Era Raises Safety Concerns as Lunar Orbit Nears Capacity, New Study Finds
As lunar exploration surges, scientists warn that the Moon’s limited stable orbits are growing crowded. Georgia Tech simulations suggest that with about 50 satellites, each may need several collision-avoidance maneuvers per year. Even now, orbiters like Chandrayaan-2 require frequent course corrections. With Artemis and private missions incoming,...
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India Approves Chandrayaan-4 Moon Sample Mission and National Space Station
India has officially greenlit Chandrayaan-4, a 2028 lunar sample-return mission set to bring home 3 kg of Moon soil. The mission involves five spacecraft docking in Earth orbit before heading to the lunar surface. ISRO is also moving ahead with its Bharatiya Antariksh Station, with the first module planned for 2028 and full completion targeted for ...
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ISRO Collects Advanced Chandrayaan-2 Data To Study Moon's Polar Regions
ISRO on Saturday said it has collected advanced data from the Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter to gain a deeper understanding of the Moon's polar regions, including parameters describing the physical and dielectric properties of its surface.
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Scientists Just Solved the Mystery of the Moon’s Lopsided Dust Halo
Scientists have solved why the Moon’s dust cloud is uneven: heat. Using computer models, researchers found that meteor impacts on the Moon’s sunlit surface fling 6–8% more dust into space than on the cold night side, creating a lopsided halo. NASA warns this dust could threaten future landers and astronauts.
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Will Earth Soon Have A Mini-Moon? Here's What The Study Reveals
Quasi-moons are generally very small and not visible without a telescope.
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All About Asteroid 2025 PN7, Earth's New Quasi-Moon
2025 PN7 is a small, 18-36 meter wide space rock that's been dubbed Earth's "second moon" due to its unique orbit.
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NASA’s Juno Probe Faces Silence as Mission Ends Amid Government Shutdown
NASA’s Juno probe, orbiting Jupiter since 2016, may have stopped operating after its latest extension expired during the U.S. government shutdown. The mission, which unveiled Jupiter’s interior, polar storms, and moons, awaits confirmation—though NASA cannot verify its status until funding and communications resume.
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NASA's Juno Probe Unlocked Mysteries Of Jupiter, But It May Already Be Dead
The mission was extended until September 2025, allowing for additional orbits and flybys of Jupiter's moons like Ganymede, Europa and Io.
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First Supermoon Of The Year Is Approaching. Here's What To Know
The moon will appear slightly larger and brighter Monday night during what's known as a supermoon.
-
James Webb Offers First Glimpse Into How Moons Are Built Around Distant Planets
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected carbon-bearing molecules in a moon-forming disk surrounding CT Cha b, a massive planet-like object orbiting a young star 625 light-years away. The discovery marks the first measurement of its kind and offers clues to how moons like those around Jupiter and Saturn might have formed.
