The moon's near and far sides exhibit striking asymmetry—from topography and crustal thickness to volcanic activity—yet the origins of these differences have long puzzled scientists.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 9, 2025
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A 2.35-billion-year-old meteorite with a unique chemical signature, found in Africa in 2023, plugs a major gap in our understanding of the moon's volcanic history.
Planetary Sciences
Jul 8, 2025
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Astronomers want to unlock the secrets of the "Cosmic Dawn" by sending a miniature spacecraft to listen out for an "ancient whisper" on the far side of the moon.
Astronomy
Jul 8, 2025
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In science-fiction stories, companies often mine the moon or asteroids. While this may seem far-fetched, this idea is edging closer to becoming reality.
Space Exploration
Jul 2, 2025
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By 2028, NASA intends to land the "first woman and first person of color" on the moon as part of the Artemis III mission. This will be the first time humans have been to the lunar surface since the Apollo astronauts last ...
Space Exploration
Jun 30, 2025
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 made headlines earlier this year when its probability of impacting Earth in 2032 rose as high as 3%. While an Earth impact has now been ruled out, the asteroid's story continues.
Planetary Sciences
Jun 27, 2025
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Most meteorites that have reached Earth come from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. But we have 1,000 or so meteorites that come from the moon and Mars. This is probably a result of asteroids hitting their surfaces ...
Planetary Sciences
Jun 25, 2025
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Building on the moon is a challenge we have yet to fully grasp. Plenty of projects have grandiose plans, from using blood, sweat and tears to create bricks out of regolith to building towers to wirelessly transmit power between ...
Planetary Sciences
Jun 25, 2025
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What imaging systems can NASA's Artemis astronauts use on the moon to conduct groundbreaking science and efficient documentation on the lunar surface? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar and Planetary ...
Space Exploration
Jun 25, 2025
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If a huge asteroid smashes into the moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming toward Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower, according to researchers.
Astronomy
Jun 23, 2025
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