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Browsing: Moon
The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and the fifth largest moon in the Solar System. It orbits Earth at an average distance of about 384,400 kilometers (238,855 miles) and has a diameter of approximately 3,475 kilometers (2,159 miles). The Moon’s surface is marked by craters, valleys, and ancient lava plains, visible from Earth as dark and light patches. Its presence and gravitational pull play a crucial role in affecting Earth’s tides and stabilizing the planet’s axial tilt, influencing climate and weather. Scientific interest in the Moon has been extensive, leading to its exploration by numerous spacecraft and six manned Apollo missions between 1969 and 1972, which resulted in the collection of lunar rocks and extensive geological data. The Moon continues to be of interest for scientific, commercial, and potential habitation purposes.
Scientists have discovered a unique type of graphene in moon soil, brought back by China’s…
A proposed lunar biorepository may allow for the storage of genetic samples without the need…
This detailed examination of lunar crater chronology covers the development of dating methods through sample…
Researchers propose a lunar biorepository to protect Earth’s endangered species by utilizing the Moon’s cold…
Researchers synthesized garnet-rich lunar rock assemblages to determine if sound velocities in these compositions match…
NASA is exploring the use of fungi to build habitats for missions to the Moon…
Fifty-five years after our giant leap, scientists continue to learn about both the Moon and…
The new spacesuit urine filtration system by Cornell researchers recycles astronauts’ urine into drinkable water,…
NASA announced the discontinuation of its VIPER rover project, citing cost increases and launch delays.…
The presence of conduits below the lunar surface has been theorized and extensively debated for…
ESA developed LEGO-style space bricks using meteorite dust to simulate lunar regolith, enabling the testing…
China’s Chang’e-6 mission is set to deliver samples from the Moon’s farside, potentially unveiling significant…
Odysseus, a lunar lander, successfully touched down near the Moon’s South Pole on February 22,…
NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed China’s Chang’e 6 on the Moon, revealing its location on…
The Next Full Moon is the Strawberry Moon; the Flower, Hot, Hoe, or Planting Moon;…
A team from Nagoya University invented a heat-switch device for lunar rovers to withstand the…
Researchers at Brown University have enhanced the shape-from-shading technique for mapping the Moon, making the…