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Artemis astronauts will carry plants to the moon in 2026

NASA has selected three experiments, including a plant-growth study, to be deployed by astronauts on the moon on the Artemis 3 mission in 2026.

Space

Scientists call for protection of moon sites that could advance astronomy

Fears raised that prime lunar locations for universe-unravelling instruments are in danger from imminent wave of human activity

The Guardian - UK

Bases, experiments, mining: the race to protect the surface of the moon

Researchers say ‘global consensus’ is needed within the next few years to protect scientifically important sites

The Guardian - UK

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US Moon Lander 'Permanently' Asleep After Historic Landing: Company

An uncrewed American lander that became the first private spaceship on the Moon has met its ultimate end after failing to "wake up," the company that built it said.

International Business Times

Astronomers call for radio silence on the far side of the moon

There's a growing and passionate call for preserving radio silence on the far side of the moon in order to protect the possibility of conducting valuable radio astronomy.

Space

China launches satellite to support future moon missions (video)

China launched a relay satellite towards the moon atop a Long March 8 rocket this week after a previous launch this month failed to reach lunar orbit.

Space

DARPA picks Northrop Grumman to develop 'lunar raiload' concept

Aerospace giant Northrop Grumman is outlining a proposed railway system for the moon, with support from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Space

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Astrobotic readies next lunar lander following failed Peregrine moon mission

Despite the failure of the first U.S. commercial lunar lander to ever operate in space, Astrobotic is pressing ahead with its next moon, set for 2024.

Space

New NASA astronauts celebrate moon missions, private space stations as they get ready for liftoff (exclusive)

NASA's newest generation of astronauts have moon missions and a growing space program in their future. The 2024 class tells Space.com they are excited for what's next.

Space

Artemis 2 moon astronauts celebrate engine test for future lunar missions (video)

Artemis 2 moon astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch watched a dramatic engine fire in Mississippi on March 6. The test will prepare NASA for future lunar landings.

Space

SpaceX Starship disintegrates after completing most of third test flight

SpaceX’s Starship rocket, designed to eventually send astronauts to the moon and beyond, completed nearly an entire test flight through space on its third try on Thursday

The Hindu

Despite problems, SpaceX hails progress after third test of Starship rocket

The rocket, key to NASA’s future plans, was lost after re-entering Earth’s atmosphere but hit key milestones in flight.

Al Jazeera

Spacex Starship Test Flight Achieves Significant Milestones

SpaceX's Starship rocket launch achieves key milestones despite not landing as planned, paving the way for future missions to Mars and the moon.

Top News

SpaceX Poised For Third Launch Test Of Starship Megarocket

SpaceX plans on Thursday to attempt another launch of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket that is vital to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the Moon later this decade -- and Elon Musk's hopes of eventually colonizing Mars.

International Business Times

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Why spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of exploration

A report released in November 2023 said that the contractor making the spacesuits is having to revisit aspects of the design provided by NASA

Space

Russia and China announce plan to build shared nuclear reactor on the moon by 2035, 'without humans'

The proposed nuclear reactor, which could be transported and assembled without human assistance, would provide energy to a lunar base that Russia and China have agreed to build together.

The Hindu

Could tardigrades have colonised the Moon?

Given the tardigrades remarkable abilities to survive situations that would kill pretty much any other animal, could they have contaminated the Moon?

Space

China will launch giant, reusable rockets next year to prep for human missions to the moon

China's new jumbo-size, reusable rockets are part of the country's plans to send humans to the moon by 2030.

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The next chapter of lunar exploration could forever change the moon — and our relationship to it (op-ed)

Will we responsibly and sustainably protect future generations' ability to practice scientific and cultural traditions on, near or in relation to the moon?

Motor1

How The Lunar Rover Batteries Worked—And Nearly Failed—On The Moon

EV batteries hate extreme temps. So how did NASA build an electric rover that worked in outer space?

Sports Illustrated

Marlins’ Nick Gordon Offers Hottest Take of Spring Training: ‘The Moon Isn’t Real’

Gordon’s thoughts left the interviewer in disbelief.

International Business Times

First Arab Woman To Graduate NASA Training Shoots For The Moon

Like her ancestors before her, Emirati astronaut Nora AlMatrooshi has spent much of her life gazing up at the stars and dreaming of flying to the Moon.

Space

NASA taps Nikon cameras to help Artemis astronauts photograph the moon

NASA wants Artemis moon astronauts to have the perfect moon camera — Nikon is on the case.

International Business Times

New NASA Astronauts Graduate, Eying Moon -- And Mars

After two years of rigorous training, ten Americans officially became astronauts on Tuesday, and are now eligible for planned NASA missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and -- if all goes well -- to Mars.

Space

NASA's ice-hunting VIPER moon rover getting ready to slither to the launch pad

NASA's VIPER moon rover is a step closer to making its lunar journey late this year: The robot's flight instruments are fully installed and the rover over 80% built.

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