Moon
Chinese Probe Collects Moon Samples and Heads for Earth
China says its Chang'e-6 spacecraft has gathered up soil and rocks from the far side of the moon and has…
Chinese Probe Lands on Moon’s Far Side to Collect Samples for Return
After touching down on the moon's far side, China's Chang'e-6 lander is collecting samples to bring back to Earth —…
Japanese Billionaire Calls Off His Starship Trip Around the Moon
Six years after he announced a grand plan to fly around the moon with a crew of artists in SpaceX's…
SpaceX Shows Off Its New Extravehicular Activity Suit
In February 2022, SpaceX and entrepreneur/philanthropist Jared Isaacman (commander of the Inspiration4 mission) announced they were launching a new program…
China is Going Back to the Moon Again With Chang'e-6
On Friday, May 3rd, the sixth mission in the Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (Chang'e-6) launched from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch…
China Creates a High-Resolution Atlas of the Moon
Multiple space agencies are looking to send crewed missions to the Moon's southern polar region in this decade and the…
Next Generation Ion Engines Will Be Extremely Powerful
During the Space Race, scientists in both the United States and the Soviet Union investigated the concept of ion propulsion.…
Here's the Total Solar Eclipse, Seen From Space
On Monday, April 8th, people across North America witnessed a rare celestial event known as a total solar eclipse. This…
Start Your Engines: NASA Picks 3 Teams to Work on Lunar Terrain Vehicle
Some of the biggest names in aerospace --- and the automotive industry --- will play roles in putting NASA astronauts…
China's Relay Satellite is in Lunar Orbit
On March 20th, China's Queqiao-2 ("Magpie Bridge-2") satellite launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site LC-2 on the island of…