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Sahara Meteorite May Be Fragment of a Lost Moon-Sized World, Study Suggests
A rare angrite meteorite discovered in the Sahara may have come from a moon-sized protoplanet that existed 4.5 billion years ago. Its unusual minerals point to a large world that later disappeared in a catastrophic collision.
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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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What Is A Blue Micromoon? Rare Lunar Event To Peak This Weekend
The Blue Micromoon is considered the opposite of a supermoon, which occurs when a full moon appears closer and larger than usual due to its orbit bringing it nearer to Earth.
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ISRO Detects Possible Ice Beneath Moon's Surface Using Chandrayaan-2 Data
The findings come from the Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR) onboard Chandrayaan-2.
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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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Blue Moon 2026: Rare Second Full Moon To Light Up Sky On May 31
A blue Moon happens because the lunar cycle does not perfectly match the calendar year.
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Scientists Discover Fuel-Saving Earth-To-Moon Route Using Gravity
The researchers noted that the newly discovered route may not be the final solution for low-cost Earth-moon travel.
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Study Reveals Neptune's Moon Nereid May Be Last Intact Survivor Of Ancient Cosmic Collision
Astronomers believe Triton may not have originally formed around Neptune.
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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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Moon, Venus And Jupiter Align Tonight In Rare 'Sky Smile' Conjunction
Skywatchers are in for a treat starting tonight as the Moon lines up with Venus and Jupiter in the evening sky.
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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 Warn Mars's Closest Moon Could Destroy Itself With Falling Debris Before Breaking Apart
The study used both mathematical calculations and computer simulations to model how Phobos behaves under increasing tidal stress.
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Sahara Meteorite May Be Fragment of a Lost Moon-Sized World, Study Suggests
A rare angrite meteorite discovered in the Sahara may have come from a moon-sized protoplanet that existed 4.5 billion years ago. Its unusual minerals point to a large world that later disappeared in a catastrophic collision.
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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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What Is A Blue Micromoon? Rare Lunar Event To Peak This Weekend
The Blue Micromoon is considered the opposite of a supermoon, which occurs when a full moon appears closer and larger than usual due to its orbit bringing it nearer to Earth.
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ISRO Detects Possible Ice Beneath Moon's Surface Using Chandrayaan-2 Data
The findings come from the Dual Frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar (DFSAR) onboard Chandrayaan-2.
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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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Blue Moon 2026: Rare Second Full Moon To Light Up Sky On May 31
A blue Moon happens because the lunar cycle does not perfectly match the calendar year.
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Scientists Discover Fuel-Saving Earth-To-Moon Route Using Gravity
The researchers noted that the newly discovered route may not be the final solution for low-cost Earth-moon travel.
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Study Reveals Neptune's Moon Nereid May Be Last Intact Survivor Of Ancient Cosmic Collision
Astronomers believe Triton may not have originally formed around Neptune.
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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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Moon, Venus And Jupiter Align Tonight In Rare 'Sky Smile' Conjunction
Skywatchers are in for a treat starting tonight as the Moon lines up with Venus and Jupiter in the evening sky.
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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 Warn Mars's Closest Moon Could Destroy Itself With Falling Debris Before Breaking Apart
The study used both mathematical calculations and computer simulations to model how Phobos behaves under increasing tidal stress.
