NASA begins countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years
NASA has begun the countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. The 32-storey Space…
Why the Moon still matters
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Absolutely remarkable, and it still is every…
Astronomers Spot Previously Unknown Space ‘Cavity’ That’s Quietly Protecting the Moon
Earth has a particularly strong magnetosphere—a bubble-shaped capsule of magnetism—shielding the planet and its inhabitants from solar weather…
How will we get back to the Moon?
There are many reasons why the Moon is back on the radar, scientifically and politically, but that poses…
Can we grow food in Moon soil?
Let’s say that we find long term life on the Moon to be an appealing prospect; one of…
Moon hit by massive object as NASA declares ‘once-in-a-century event’
A routine scan of the Moon has revealed a fresh scar around the length of two football pitches…
China challenging U.S. to become next great space power
China’s space program has hit a number of milestones lately. In 2025, China executed over 90 orbital launches,…
The Stupidest Glitch Imaginable Killed a $72 Million Lunar Mission in a Single Day
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer probe didn’t exactly live up to its name after it launched from Kennedy Space Center…
‘Impossible’ Lunar Eclipse Coming Tuesday, March 3
An “impossible” lunar event will touch the skies early next week as a total lunar eclipse takes place…
The Good—and Bad—News About Next Week’s Total Lunar Eclipse
On March 3, skywatchers in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and eastern Asia will be treated to a…
Could Water Be the Future of Space Propulsion? This Startup Thinks So
Humanity’s plans for deep-space exploration hinge on the ability to use basic resources, such as water, to propel…
Musk needed a new vision for SpaceX and xAI. He landed on Moonbase Alpha.
“Join xAI if the idea of mass drivers on the Moon appeals to you,” CEO Elon Musk proclaimed…