Artemis Program
We've Entered a New Era: The Lunar Anthropocene
For almost half a century, the term "Anthropocene" has been informally used to describe the current geological epoch. The term…
Europe is Working on a Multi-Purpose Habitat for the Moon
With NASA gearing up to send humans back to the Moon in the next few years with the Artemis missions…
SpaceX Tested Its Starship Again. Successful Launch But Both Vehicles Were Destroyed
SpaceX has completed its second orbital launch test; and once again, the results were a bit mixed!
The Most Powerful Ion Engine Ever Built Passes the Test
NASA and aerospace company, Aerojet Rocketdyne, have successfully completed qualification testing of the Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS), which is…
Balloon Animals and Bouncy Castles on the Moon. The Case for Inflatable Habitats
NASA's 2024 BIG Ideas Challenge is seeking innovative ideas for building inflatable habitats on the lunar surface!
China Showcases its Lunar Exploration Plans
In a recent bootlegged video, China provided a detailed look at their plans for the future of lunar exploration.
Lunar Astronauts Will Need Easy Walking Trails Around the Moon's South Pole
An international team of scientists used topographical data of the Moon's southern polar region to determine the optimal routes for…
The Moon's Southern Ice is Relatively Young
According to new research from the PSI, water ice found within permanently-shadowed craters on the Moon is younger than previously…
China Reveals Its Lunar Lander Design
China has released artist renditions of the spacecraft and lander module that will send the first taikonauts to the Moon.
Spacecraft Could Shuttle Astronauts and Supplies to and From the Moon on a Regular Basis
A team of scientists calculated the orbital trajectory for a spacecraft that will make regular trips between the Earth and…