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The Moon may seem barren, and it is. However, a certain species of inquisitive primates is still very interested in exploring the Moon, uncovering its secrets and maybe establishing a longer-term presence there. But thirsty primates need water, and there’s only one primary source on the Moon: the frozen water in shadowed craters at the …
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There are so many exciting spaceflight missions and milestones in store for 2022! Here are some of the biggest stories expected for the coming year!
It’s no secret that a new Space Race has been brewing over the past few years. This time, rather than being a competition between two federal space agencies, the race has more competitors and is more complicated. In addition to more state competitors, there are also commercial space entities vying for positions and lucrative contracts. …
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According to a recent audit from the Office of the Inspector General, NASA won’t be able to send astronauts back to the Moon by 2024.
On the fifth attempt, SpaceX nailed the high-altitude flight test with a Starship prototype! Onward and upward we go!
Jeff Bezos’ recent decision to step down as CEO of Amazon could be good news for Blue Origin, one of SpaceX’s chief competitors!
Elon Musk recently revealed more details about the HLS Starship, which could be taking astronauts back to the Moon.
The craters on the Moon’s poles are in permanent shadow. But they’re also intriguing locations, due to deposits of water ice and other materials. The ESA is developing the idea for a rover that can explore these areas with power provided by lasers.
SpaceX has passed another milestone with their Starship prototype after the successful completion of a static fire test
To kick off the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC), NASA Assoc. Admin. Steve Jurczyk indicated that the first Artemis mission will be delayed a little.