Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission, launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9, successfully commenced operations in space, aiming…
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.
A research group examines the interplay between dust and large rocks, uncovering potentially anomalous stones.…
NASA is progressing with its Fission Surface Power Project to develop a nuclear fission reactor…
NASA’s Navigation Doppler Lidar technology, set for a lunar demonstration, highlights advancements in landing technology…
Researchers have initiated the process of identifying liquid solvents that could potentially be used to…
NASA and ISRO’s laser experiment on the Moon opens up new possibilities for precise lunar…
Western cosmochemist finds early lunar crust had more water than previously estimated. New research from…
NASA’s proposal for a lunar-based interferometric imaging facility aims to revolutionize astrophysical research, leveraging the…
New paper identifies potential landing sites for Artemis mission that are particularly vulnerable to quakes…
JAXA’s SLIM lunar landing on January 19, 2024, captured by NASA’s LRO, establishes Japan as…
New research has uncovered the process behind the formation of unique magmatic rocks on the…
The Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer (PITMS) has returned to Earth after an eventful ten…
Japan’s SLIM lunar landing highlights its advanced space technology and global leadership in space exploration,…
NASA and Astrobotic’s Peregrine Mission One, initially intended for a lunar landing, was put on…
Astrobotic Predicts Peregrine’s Fiery Earth Re-Entry on January 18 Despite a successful launch, Peregrine faced…
NASA’s Peregrine lander, despite a launch setback, is conducting extended scientific research in cislunar space,…
Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander experienced a propulsion issue soon after launch. NASA is assessing the impact…
In a major 2024 mission, NASA sent five payloads to the Moon to study its…