China’s Chang’e 5 Spacecraft Enters Lunar Orbit

Medicine & Technology Nov 30, 2020

Several days after taking off on what's described as a "heavy-lift" Long March 5 rocket, the Chang'e 5 sample return spacecraft of China entered orbit around the moon.

New Lunar Samples Could "Rewrite the History of the Moon"

Nov 06, 2020

China's Chang'e missions aims to overcome numerous obstacles to collect samples from the far side of the Moon.

What Makes The Upcoming Hunter's Blue Moon Rare

Oct 26, 2020

There are blue moons, an uncommon additional full moon in a month, and there is the hunter's blue moon - an even rarer occurrence.

NASA SOFIA: 'Exciting' Moon Discoveries Will Launch on Livestream Next Week!

Oct 22, 2020

NASA's Space Boeing has discovered something new! What could it be? Witness the livestream next week!

Dynetics Unveils Lunar Lander for Future Artemis Mission

Sep 17, 2020

Dynetics has built a full-size mock-up of the lunar lander that will carry NASA astronauts to the moon in 2024.

This Year's Harvest Moon Is Set to Rise in October

Sep 15, 2020

The Harvest Moon this 2020 is set to rise on October 1, unlike last year's which happened in September.

NASA Plans to Buy Lunar Rocks From Private Companies

Sep 11, 2020

NASA expressed interest in buying Moon rocks, finding private companies who can fund their own missions.

Lunar Hematite: Why Is There Rust on the Moon?

Sep 02, 2020

Researchers discover the presence of rust, oxidized iron, on the Moon in the form of hematite, but the Moon's atmosphere has no oxygen.

Spring Cleaning on the Moon: Scientists Develop Lunar Dustbuster

Sep 01, 2020

Scientists have found a way of cleaning the lunar dust that gets stuck on the spacesuits, solar panel, and helmets to prevent it from damaging the equipment.

What does the Corn Moon in September Symbolize?

Aug 31, 2020

September's most significant astronomical event is the full moon, which holds high significance for Native Americans gathering crops, and even greater symbolism for Buddhists. Buddhists will be celebrating the Honey-offering Festival and the Bhikkhuni nuns.

NASA Moves Forward With Its Orion Adapter Installation

Aug 14, 2020

NASA technicians at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, have started to install an Orion adapter for its Artemis I Mission spacecraft.

Moon Landing: What Makes It So Challenging?

Sep 18, 2019

Several attempts have been made to land on the moon and sadly, more than a third of these attempts have failed.

Ariana Grande Parody To Kick Off NASA’s Moon Expedition

Sep 10, 2019

The space agency is planning another lunar exploration. This time, it is made even more special as it is to bring the first woman to the moon.

Lunar Rover Discovered Something Strange At The Far Side Of The Moon

Sep 05, 2019

Chang’e-4, China’s lunar lander, left tracks as it explored the far side of the moon.

Jupiter's New Moons Finally Named

Aug 29, 2019

New discoveries in space are always named after an important person or event, and the newly discovered moons in Jupiter are no different.