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…
Will China Beat the US Back to the Moon?
Ever since NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first humans to step foot on the…
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…
NASA’s Latest Attempt to Resolve Moon Rocket’s Fueling Problems Didn’t Go As Planned
A recent test to confirm repairs to the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s fueling system faced problems of…
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…
Elon Musk’s latest scheme is a satellite catapult on the Moon
With his newfound focus on the Moon, Elon musk is making some wild new plans. In an xAI…
A Possible Lunar Impact in 2032 Could Spark Days of Meteor Showers on Earth
A large rocky asteroid will make a close approach to Earth in 2032, with the tantalizing prospect of…
February starts with a Full Moon
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