Observations of the Rimae Bode region on the moon reveal five distinct types of terrain and identify several potential landing sites for China's first crewed mission, according to research titled "Geology of Rimae Bode region ...
Space Exploration
Mar 9, 2026
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Here's one less thing to worry about—or to look forward to: NASA has ruled out any chance that an asteroid called 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in 2032. Last year, the uncertainty surrounding the space rock's orbital path held ...
Planetary Sciences
Mar 6, 2026
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A Japanese startup's third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after its rocket spiraled back to Earth shortly after takeoff.
Space Exploration
Mar 5, 2026
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As part of a golden age of exploration and discovery, NASA announced Friday the agency is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program to achieve the national objective of returning American astronauts to ...
Space Exploration
Mar 2, 2026
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NASA said Friday it's revamping its Artemis moon exploration program to make it more like the fast-paced Apollo program half a century ago, adding an extra practice flight before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with ...
Space Exploration
Feb 27, 2026
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Researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, have resolved a long-standing debate about the strength of the moon's magnetic field. For decades, scientists have argued about whether the moon had ...
Planetary Sciences
Feb 25, 2026
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NASA moved its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar Wednesday for more repairs.
Space Exploration
Feb 25, 2026
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Grounded until at least April, NASA's giant moon rocket is headed back to the hangar this week for more repairs before astronauts climb aboard.
Space Exploration
Feb 23, 2026
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NASA's new moon rocket suffered another setback Saturday, putting next month's planned launch with astronauts in jeopardy.
Space Exploration
Feb 21, 2026
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NASA aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after acing the latest rocket fueling test.
Space Exploration
Feb 20, 2026
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