Japan’s Moon Lander Woke Up for a Third Time After Surviving Another Frigid Two-Week Lunar Night

Medicine & Technology Apr 25, 2024

Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon has defied all odds by surviving a third freezing lunar night. Learn more about it in this article.

Moon Lander Mishaps: Why Do Space Agencies Still Struggle in Lunar Landing Despite the Success of Apollo Missions?

Mar 29, 2024

Discover why, despite advancements, landing on the moon remains challenging in 2024, as governments and private firms navigate unforeseen complexities.

Intuitive Machine's Odie Ends First Private Moon-Landing Mission

Mar 26, 2024

Intuitive Machine gave an update about its lunar lander, Odie. Continue reading to learn what the company said about the first commercial lunar lander.

Odysseus Moon Lander Captures Final Moments After Unconventional Landing, Delivering Last Glimpse of Unexplored Lunar South Pole

Feb 28, 2024

Despite an unconventional landing, Intuitive Machines shares additional images of the moon's south polar region, hours before its anticipated shutdown. Check it out in this article.

Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper Wakes Up After Two-Week-Long Cold Lunar Night

Feb 27, 2024

After a two-week dormancy period, Japan's SLIM Moon Sniper has woken up and reestablished communications with Earth. Read to learn more.

First Private Moon Lander Successfully Lands but Tips Over; NASA Confirms Spacecraft Still 'Alive and Well'

Feb 24, 2024

NASA confirms the $118 million Odysseus lunar craft tipped over after a failed landing, now believed to be horizontally positioned on the Moon. Read the article for more details.

Pioneering Moon Lander, Odysseus, Shares Captivating First Photos of Earth from Space

Feb 22, 2024

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander captured breathtaking Earth photos post-launch, moments after separating from SpaceX's second stage. Check them out in this article.

Japan Reconnects With SLIM Spacecraft Nine Days After Lunar Landing, Overcoming Technical Setback With Successful Communication Restoration

Jan 29, 2024

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' spacecraft regains power nearly 9 days after outage, thanks to solar charge; panels now generate electricity. Read the article for more details.

Japan's Moon Lander Faces Power Challenge but Holds Hope for Restoration with Sunlight Shift

Jan 24, 2024

Japan's SLIM lander powered down on the Moon due to solar cells unable to catch sunlight, yet there's hope for reactivation. Read on to learn more details.

Peregrine's Fiery Finale: Lunar Lander's Dramatic Journey Ends Over South Pacific, Posing Setback for NASA and Astrobotic

Jan 19, 2024

Astrobotic confirms Peregrine lunar lander's fiery end over the South Pacific. Despite this setback, NASA persists with collaborations and cost-effective lunar exploration strategies. Read the article to learn more details.

Peregrine Lander's Controversial End: Crashing into Earth's Atmosphere and Expected to Burn Without Reaching the Planet's Surface

Jan 16, 2024

The ill-fated $108 million NASA-backed Peregrine One lander, having missed the moon landing, is hurtling towards Earth and is set to burn up on Thursday, January 8. Check out more details in this article.

Peregrine's Peril: Private Moon Lander Faces Imminent Collision With Earth After Fuel Leak

Jan 14, 2024

Astrobotic announces the Peregrine spacecraft's demise, redirecting from a lunar landing to an imminent Earth reentry due to a fuel leak. Find out more details in this article.

Roscosmos Releases 1st Photos Taken by Luna-25; IKI RAS Shuts Down Rumors About Moon Lander’s Health

Aug 15, 2023

Moon lander's first photo of space was released on Monday. Continue reading to learn more.

Japanese Moon Lander's Impact Site Found: NASA Lunar Orbiter Spotted Hakuto-R's Debris a Day After Its Failed Touchdown

May 23, 2023

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter shared a photo of the Japanese Moon lander's last resting place where it showed distinct fragments of wreckage. Read the article to learn more details.

NASA Might Be Picking Another Firm To Make Moon Lander For Artemis Mission

Oct 20, 2021

The Senate has directed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to select a second company to build the lunar lander for the agency's Artemis program.