Moon
China’s Lander Has Detected Water on the Moon
China’s Chang’e-5 lunar lander has found evidence of hydroxyl (OH) on the Moon. Hydroxyl is a close chemical cousin of…
The Surface of the Moon is Electrically Charged, Which Could Allow a Hovering Robot to Explore it
A team from MIT has developed a concept for a robotic mission that would use ion beams to levitate on…
China’s Rover Checks out that Weird Cube on the Moon. Surprise! It’s a Rock.
Back in early December 2021, China’s Yutu 2 rover made headlines when it spied what looked like a curious cube-shaped…
The Moon is a Barren and Desolate, but Lunar Caves Could Offer Some Shelter From the Harsh Environment
New research shows that cave and pits on the Moon range considerably in terms of temperature, which is vital knowledge…
Not Just Water, There Could be Frozen Carbon Dioxide on the Moon too
Despite all its wonderful properties, water isn’t the only resource needed for space exploration. Carbon is another important ingredient for…
NASA is Building a Nuclear Reactor to Power Lunar and Martian Exploration!
NASA and the U.S. Dept. of Energy have come together to solicit design proposals for a nuclear reactor that will…
There’s Enough Oxygen in the Lunar Regolith to Support Billions of People on the Moon
In recent article, soil scientist John Grant discusses the ways in which we could harvest abundant amounts of oxygen directly…
Court Turns Down Blue Origin’s Attempt to Prevent SpaceX’s Lander Contract
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims has shot down Blue Origin's lawsuit against NASA, ending seven months of litigation surrounding…
New Idea: Use the Starship HLS to Create a Lunar Base!
An international team presented a new idea for a lunar base at 2021 IAC this week: use the Starship HLS…
Volcanism on the Moon Ended About 2 Billion Years ago
An international team examined lunar rocks brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission, and determined that volcanism ended on the Moon…