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Humans on Mars could conduct far better science than any machine

NASA's moon-to-Mars strategy identifies science as one of three pillars upon which the agency's quest for a sustained human presence throughout the solar system is built.

Space · Feb 7, 2024

Moon cargo like human ashes, drink containers spark legal debate

Unconventional plans to exploit the moon, including using it for human ashes and sports-drink containers, raise concerns about oversight and legal questions.

The Hindu · Feb 7, 2024

Lunar astronauts could potentially make hummus with moon-grown chickpeas

A team of researchers has grown chickpeas in simulated moondust for the first time.

Space · Feb 6, 2024

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SpaceX targeting Feb. 14 for launch of Intuitive Machines IM-1 private moon mission

SpaceX is targeting Feb. 14 for the launch of Intuitive Machine's IM-1 mission, which aims to become the first private effort to soft-land on the moon.

Space · Feb 6, 2024

Don’t shoot for it: shrinking moon sees hours-long quakes and landslides

As the moon’s core cools, it causes shriveling, creating ripples tens of meters high across its surface

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2024

Nuclear power on the moon: NASA wraps up 1st phase of ambitious reactor project

NASA is wrapping up the design phase of a project to develop concepts for a small, electricity-generating nuclear fission reactor for use on the moon.

Space · Feb 2, 2024

Japan's SLIM moon lander snaps final photos before going dormant during lunar night

Japan's historic SLIM moon lander has powered down ahead of a likely mission-ending cold lunar nighttime — but not before grabbing some final images and loads of science data.

Space · Feb 1, 2024

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Study reveals Earth's moon is shrinking, impacting lunar stability

A new NASA-funded study reveals that the Earth's moon is shrinking, causing creases on its surface and making it potentially unstable for future lunar expl...

SpaceX gearing up to launch private moon lander in February

SpaceX and Intuitive Machines are making progress toward the launch of the Nova-C moon lander, which is slated to occur about two weeks from now.

Space · Jan 31, 2024

Why is the moon shrinking and what does it mean for the Earth?

There isn't much cause for concern among Earthlings

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2024

Moon's shrinkage causing concern for future lunar missions and settlements

Scientists warn that the Moon is shrinking, potentially affecting future lunar missions. The study explores the impacts of this shrinkage and moonquakes on...

Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels

Japanese moon explorer resumes mission after landing upside down, analyzing lunar rocks to understand moon's origin and evolution.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

The Japanese moon lander gets back to work after the sun reaches its solar panels

A Japanese moon explorer is up and running Monday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power.

WEKU · Jan 29, 2024

Japan's Moon Lander Comes Back To Life

Japan's Moon lander has come back to life, the space agency said Monday, enabling the craft to proceed with its mission of investigating the lunar surface despite its rocky start.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2024

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Space · Jan 27, 2024

The moon could be perfect for cutting-edge telescopes — but not if we don't protect it

Moon-based telescopes would allow astronomers to conduct cutting-edge science. But given how busy the moon is getting, will the lunar surface be free enough from interference?

Space · Jan 25, 2024

'We proved that you can land wherever you want.' Japan's SLIM moon probe nailed precise lunar landing, JAXA says

Japan's SLIM spacecraft made a strange but precise lunar landing, touching the moon with the tip of its nose as it landed incredibly close its target location.

Japan's Successful Lunar Mission: Pinpoint Landing on Moon

Japan successfully landed its lunar probe, SLIM, on the moon, albeit slightly off target. Despite a landing mishap, the mission marks a significant achieve...

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024

Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ makes successful pinpoint landing, space agency says

Japan says it has received all of the data about its aircraft’s historic landing after having to power it off.

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International Business Times · Jan 25, 2024

Japan Craft Made Successful Pin-point Moon Landing, Space Agency Says

Japan's "Moon Sniper" craft made a pin-point lunar landing despite last-minute engine problems, the space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission.

Space · Jan 24, 2024

Apollo 17 astronauts saw strange flashes on the moon. Will Artemis crews see them too?

Lunar scientists have started plotting out photographic objects of interest for the four-person Artemis 2 crew to consider during their flyby of the moon.

Space · Jan 23, 2024

You can pay to have your ashes buried on the moon. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should

The question of sending your ashes to the moon is less a "can I?" one and more of a "should I?"

The Hindu · Jan 23, 2024

Japan, 5th country to moon-land, used tech that will support future missions

Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface of the Moon on Jan. 20, 2024

LiveScience · Jan 22, 2024

NASA bounces laser off 'Oreo-sized' mirror on the moon for 1st time, paving the way for high-precision lunar landings

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully bounced a laser off of a cookie-sized mirror on Inida's Vikram moon lander in an experiment that could greatly improve the precision of future moon landings.

Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2024

Japan hopes to restore power to ‘Moon Sniper’

Space agency JAXA says its vessel could be revived thanks to an early shutdown, noting it has ‘lots’ of data.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2024

Japan Says 'Possibility' Moon Lander Power Can Be Restored

Japan switched off its Moon lander almost three hours after a historic touchdown to allow for a possible recovery of the craft when the sun hits its solar panels, the space agency said Monday.

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