What made the moon?
Our moon—or la Luna—has inspired humankind for millennia.
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How spacefaring nations could avoid conflict on the moon
In the 1960s, Frank Sinatra's song "Fly Me to the Moon" became closely associated with the Apollo missions. The optimistic track was recorded in 1964, when US success against the Soviet Union in the moon race was not assured.
Space Exploration
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Dust from far side of the moon could reveal more about origin of water in our solar system
Dust brought back to Earth by China's Chang'e-6 mission contains rare meteorite relics that could change our understanding of sources of water and other life-essential ingredients in our solar system.
US soliciting new bids for Moon mission amid SpaceX delays: NASA chief
NASA is seeking bids for its planned Moon mission to compete against SpaceX, Elon Musk's company that the US space agency's chief said Monday is "behind."
Space Exploration
Oct 20, 2025
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Analyses of moon's largest impact crater reveal unexpected insights into its tumultuous past
When astronauts land near the moon's south pole as part of NASA's Artemis program in a few years, they likely will find themselves in an unexpected treasure trove of clues that could help scientists better understand how ...
Planetary Sciences
Oct 8, 2025
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With new analysis, Apollo samples brought to Earth in 1972 reveal exotic sulfur hidden in moon's mantle
When astronauts returned from NASA's final Apollo moon mission in 1972, some of the samples they collected were sealed and carefully stored away in the hope that future researchers using advanced equipment might analyze them ...
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Oct 6, 2025
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Far side of the moon may be colder than the near side, lunar rocks suggest
The interior of the mysterious far side of the moon may be colder than the side constantly facing Earth, suggests a new analysis of rock samples co-led by a UCL (University College London) and Peking University researcher.
Space Exploration
Sep 30, 2025
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New analysis of Apollo sample rewrites a chapter of the moon's early history
When Apollo 17 astronauts collected a small rock from the moon more than 50 years ago, they had no way of knowing it would still be challenging scientists' understanding of lunar history today.
Planetary Sciences
Sep 25, 2025
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Mysterious moon rust explained by oxygen coming from Earth's 'wind'
In 2020, scientists reported the detection of hematite, an iron oxide mineral otherwise known as rust, distributed through the higher latitudes of the moon, particularly on the nearside. This came as a surprise, considering ...
NASA says on track to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026
NASA on Tuesday said it was on track to send astronauts to orbit the moon in early 2026, as the United States races China to return to the lunar surface.
Space Exploration
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