July 2026’s Buck Moon revives a classic summer lunar tradition, lighting the night sky with its full brilliance. The July 2026 full moon, often called the Buck Moon, will dominate summer evenings, offering a vivid view of Earth’s nearest neighbor....

When asteroid Apophis zooms past Earth in 2029, scientists will use the rare 38,000 km flyby as a vital test for future planetary defense strategies. On April 13, 2029, the asteroid 99942 Apophis will make a remarkably close approach to Earth, skimming...

A volcanic structure on the Moon’s far side reveals evidence of an ancient magnetic dynamo, suggesting our neighbor had a magnetic field 4.2 billion years ago. Unlike Earth, which maintains a robust magnetic shield powered by the churning of its molten...

massive asteroid will sweep closer than many satellites, creating a rare sky event Asteroid Apophis will skim the Earth at roughly 32,000 km on 13 April 2029, an altitude lower than many geosynchronous satellites. Although the object will not collide...

NASA backs a laser-powered drone to probe hidden lunar caves, promising new insights into the Moon’s interior. NASA is backing an innovative proposal that envisions a laser‑driven drone navigating the Moon’s extensive underground lava channels, opening...

on the Moon roughly two months later. Blue Ghost became only the second commercial lander to touch down gently on the lunar surface, providing valuable experience that the company expects to apply to upcoming exploration projects. “We’ve proved our...

carrying nuclear systems. The launch coincides with NASA and the Department of Energy’s ongoing development of a lunar surface reactor designed for multi‑year operation without refueling, with a target deployment by 2030. While that effort focuses on...

in low Earth orbit, utilizing commercial spacecraft to mitigate technical risks before human crews venture toward the lunar surface. High-Stakes Testing in Earth’s Orbit The revised Artemis III profile marks a strategic pivot in how NASA validates its...

with lander test articles from SpaceX and Blue Origin—essential steps before NASA attempts to return humans to the lunar surface with the Artemis IV mission in 2028. By solving the challenges of atmospheric re-entry today, NASA is securing the pathway...

Evaluation Testbed for Robotics Operations (iMETRO) at the Johnson Space Center. This simulation facility replicates the lunar surface and habitat interiors, allowing researchers to stress-test robotic performance in realistic scenarios. Recent trials...

space, with the Artemis III mission serving as a critical demonstration of the agency’s ability to return humans to the lunar surface. The focus is increasingly on the Moon’s south pole, where the presence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters...

equipment, a pair of binoculars will prove useful for isolating the Beehive Cluster and getting a clearer look at the lunar surface during its journey across the night sky.

falls on the Moon, sunlight passing through our atmosphere scatters blue light and allows only red light to reach the lunar surface. This is the same natural effect that creates red and orange hues during sunsets. The eclipse will last almost five and a...

The Road to Lunar Readiness While the testing phase has yielded positive results, the jump from a Texas quarry to the lunar surface remains significant. Future developments must account for the harsh realities of the Moon, including extreme temperature...

New research reveals that Mercury’s ancient volcanoes were fueled by a significantly deeper and hotter interior than scientists previously thought possible. New evidence regarding the geological makeup of Mercury indicates that the planet’s surface is...

New evidence suggests the Moon’s violent origin story is more complex than previously thought, potentially forcing a major rewrite of lunar history. New computational modeling suggests the Moon may have formed with remarkable speed, potentially...

Japan’s MMX mission is heading to Mars’ moon Phobos to retrieve samples and finally uncover the mysterious origins of these enigmatic celestial bodies. Japan is gearing up for a groundbreaking mission to unlock one of the solar system’s most persistent...

NASA’s Mars helicopter captured images of wreckage on the Red Planet, but the debris reveals a surprisingly functional story behind its alien appearance. Scattered across the rust-colored plains of Jezero Crater, a collection of twisted metal and...

July’s Full Buck Moon will illuminate the night sky with vivid colors and a storied cultural heritage, making it a must‑see celestial highlight. A striking lunar display is set for the summer, as the Buck Moon will reach full phase on July 29, 2026....

New Hubble observations uncover the hidden structure and violent origins of a mysterious dust tail orbiting a star 63 light-years away from Earth. A sprawling, dark ribbon of dust encircling Beta Pictoris, a young star located 63 light-years from...