Fungus-driven system enables chickpeas to produce seeds in lunar soil simulant, a breakthrough for off‑world farming. A collaborative effort between Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Austin has demonstrated that chickpea plants can...

have another celestial alignment to mark on their calendars as a penumbral lunar eclipse prepares to sweep across the lunar surface on February 20, 2027. Unlike the striking, crimson-hued spectacles known as Blood Moons, this event will be a far more...

China has officially postponed its Chang’e 7 lunar mission, citing that the spacecraft is not yet ready for its scheduled launch window. China has officially hit the pause button on its ambitious Chang’e 7 lunar mission, opting to scrap the scheduled...

exercises; they are the literal foundations for a future where humanity maintains a permanent foothold on the lunar surface. South Pole Region of the Moon as Seen by ClementineCredits: NASA/JPL/USGS Professionalizing the Student Approach The competition...

fields report that current models rely on unverified assumptions about how electric charges stay trapped beneath the lunar surface. Because the Moon lacks a thick atmosphere and a global magnetic field, solar energetic particles from active sunspots and...

demonstrator, the probe was intended to verify capabilities that will support NASA’s long‑term human presence around the lunar surface. Managed by Advanced Space, the satellite was placed in a three‑body orbit that exploits the combined gravity of Earth...

While planetary surfaces like Earth are constantly reshaped by tectonic activity, erosion, and biological processes, the lunar surface has remained geologically quiet for billions of years, potentially trapping a record of whatever has impacted it over...

New lunar rocks from a previously hidden region expose Earth’s early violent history, offering scientists decades‑long sought evidence. Analyses of rocks retrieved from the Moon’s far side indicate that the early Solar System experienced a prolonged...

Lunar settlements are gaining momentum, but new research suggests that securing enough water may be the ultimate hurdle for future moon bases. Ambitious proposals for sprawling lunar cities, championed by industry titans like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk,...

A proposed 6,800-mile lunar solar ring could harvest massive amounts of energy and beam it back to Earth, offering a radical solution for global power needs. Tokyo-based construction giant Shimizu Corporation has proposed an ambitious architectural...

materials, increasing the likelihood of a soft landing. Leveraging AI to Scan the Lunar Grains Sifting through the lunar surface is a monumental task. A single cubic meter of regolith weighs approximately 1.5 metric tons and contains more than a...

ESA’s new FastNav technology could revolutionise lunar exploration, allowing rovers to traverse the Moon’s hazardous surface faster and more safely than ever. Autonomous Navigation Breakthrough Could Boost Lunar Exploration Speeds Future lunar...

work, from site preparation to excavation. A limited crew of astronauts would collaborate with the machines on the lunar surface. Additional hardware would be launched from Earth, assembled in orbit, and then lowered onto the Moon. Shimizu envisions a...

Apollo 10’s near‑Moon landing return hit 40,000 km/h, a re‑entry speed record untouched for 57 years. When the Apollo 10 command module sliced through Earth’s atmosphere on 26 May 1969, it did so at a blistering 36 397 feet per second – roughly 39 938...

Not Landing Unlike the iconic Moon landings of the Apollo program, Artemis II will not attempt to touch down on the lunar surface. Instead, the mission is designed as a crucial proving ground. The astronauts will launch aboard NASA’s powerful Space...

the Moon’s dark, unlit edge—faintly visible due to earthshine—the contrast between the planet’s brilliance and the dim lunar surface should make the return visible even to the naked eye. This “brightening jewel” effect has historically left a strong...

happens when Earth lines up directly between the Sun and the Moon, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow across the lunar surface. There are three main types: Total lunar eclipse: The Moon is fully covered by Earth’s shadow, often appearing bright red....

This dramatic event occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere, only red and orange hues reach the Moon, creating its eerie appearance....

of a spike in ancient lunar cratering and could have left imprints on the evolutionary paths of the inner planets. Lunar Surface Holds Clues to an Overlooked Bombardment Researchers zeroed in on a span when the inner planets appear to have suffered an...

New research reveals Mars’ north pole ice contains far less dust than expected, reshaping our understanding of the planet’s climate and habitable history. The water ice capping Mars’ north pole is significantly purer than planetary scientists...