NASA’s VIPER team is not only building the rover for the Moon’s South Pole but…
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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.
NASA is conducting a week-long field test in Arizona’s San Francisco Volcanic Field to prepare…
Scientists conducted a quantitative evaluation of techniques for solidifying and forming lunar regolith. As lunar…
VIPER Rover’s new mast enhances its capability to explore and study the lunar South Pole,…
Developing a lunar base faster by creating an electrostatically charged environment. Research on establishing the…
University of Arizona scientists combined computer simulations and spacecraft data to solve a long-standing mystery…
NASA’s Artemis III mission will deploy three scientific instruments on the Moon’s South Pole to…
The lunar sample returned by China’s 2020 lunar mission contained minerals that provide clues to…
Chandrayaan-3’s landing on the Moon and subsequent sulfur detection has propelled lunar ice research forward,…
NASA and Intuitive Machines have provided updates on the challenges and successes of the IM-1…
Odysseus’ landing on the Moon represents a landmark achievement for NASA’s lunar exploration, capturing the…
New research led by Dr. Dijun Guo from the National Space Science Center at the…
The Moon’s contraction causes fault scarps and moonquakes in the south pole, posing risks for…
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander has achieved lunar orbit, with all systems operational and ready for…
On February 15, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 launched on a mission to the Moon’s South…
NASA’s lunar mission with Intuitive Machines showcases successful launch, innovative engine testing, and advanced navigation…
A NASA-funded study reveals the presence of moonquakes and faults in the Moon’s South Pole,…
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched the Intuitive Machines Nova-C lander at 1:05 a.m. EST on February…