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Why Is a Powerful AI Computer Being Sent to the Moon?

Imagine a rover exploring the Moon, analysing its surroundings and making important decisions without having to send every piece of information back to Earth. That is the idea behind a new space technology mission that could change how humans explore the lunar surface. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is preparing to…

MyLifeXP · Oct 30

'PROMISE' me the moon? NASA wants to send spare nuclear-powered Mars rover to the lunar surface

NASA has announced new lunar landing contracts for its Artemis Moon Base program, as well as a potential new moon rover mission named PROMISE.

Space · Jun 30

Astrobotic unveils Griffin-1 lunar lander for NASA Moon Base mission

Astrobotic unveiled its next lander headed to the moon: Griffin-1, which will carry one of the heaviest payloads ever delivered to the lunar surface.

Space · Jun 15

Private FLIP moon rover replaces NASA's cancelled VIPER on 2025 lunar south pole mission

Astrolab's FLIP moon rover has replaced NASA's VIPER vehicle on the first-ever mission of Astrobotic's Griffin lunar lander, which is scheduled to launch in late 2025.

Space · Feb 6, 2025

How moon-landing teams are learning from each other to make the next lunar leap

Moon landing attempts are becoming so frequent that the players involved — private companies and government agencies alike — are learning from each other's efforts.

Space · Oct 23, 2024

We finally know why Astrobotic's private Peregrine moon lander failed

Astrobotic says the Peregrine lunar lander, aka the first private moon mission, failed because of a faulty valve.

Space · Aug 27, 2024

Where will we be in space in 2049? A look at spaceflight over the next 25 years

The next quarter-century in space exploration could be historic, the era in which humanity finally establishes a foothold on the moon and Mars.

Space · Jul 19, 2024

The moon on Earth: Astrobotic unveils 'proving ground' for future lunar missions

Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic has unveiled a lunar testing ground to help prepare for a range of coming moon missions.

Space · Jun 27, 2024

Astrobotic to launch mini rover along with NASA's ice-hunting VIPER on next moon mission

Astrobotic's next moon mission will send not one but two rovers to Earth's nearest neighbor.

Space · Apr 9, 2024

Intuitive Machines' historic private moon mission comes to an end

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander has failed to send out a wakeup signal, confirming that its pioneering mission is over.

Space · Mar 25, 2024