Moon

NASA had Been Designing Lunar Bases for Decades Before Armstrong First Set Foot on the Moon

It's only natural to look at the Moon and wonder what it would be like to live there. Thanks to…

2 years ago

Robots Might Jump Around to Explore the Moon

LEAP (Legged Exploration of the Aristarchus Plateau) is a mission concept study, funded by ESA, to explore challenging lunar terrains…

2 years ago

The Moon’s Poles Have “Wandered” Over Billions of Years

Astronomers tracked the Moon's poles over billions of years.

2 years ago

NASA Chooses a Supplier to Build its Moonwalking Spacesuits

NASA announced they have chosen Axiom Space to build the spacesuits for the next astronauts to walk on the Moon.…

2 years ago

Bouncy Castles on the Moon. Inflated Habitats Might be the Best Way to Get Started on a Lunar Base

According to a new ESA-supported study, a lunar habitat made from prefabricated inflatable modules could lead to a sustained human…

2 years ago

Using “C-Shaped Wheels,” This Rover can Climb Over More Challenging Lunar Terrain

Student teams are an underappreciated resource in much of the scientific community. Joining a team working toward a goal while…

2 years ago

Here is Where Astronauts Might Land on the Moon

NASA has released a map that shows the thirteen possible locations where the Artemis III astronauts could land!

2 years ago

Artemis Astronauts Could Rely on Solar Cells Made out of Moon Dust

Researchers from TalTech have devised a cost-effective method for producing lightweight, flexible solar cells on the Moon!

2 years ago

South Korea’s First Orbital Mission to the Moon is on its Way

South Korea launched its first robotic mission to the Moon last week, as a SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launched the…

2 years ago

Lava Tubes on the Moon Maintain Comfortable Room Temperatures Inside

Searching for a comfortable place to set up a research station on the Moon? Look no further than the interior…

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