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Construction Tips from a Type 2 Engineer: Collaboration with Isaac Arthur
Fraser Cain and Isaac Arthur team up again to bring you another epic collaboration. This time, it’s construction tips from…
Lunar Orbiter Takes a Meteorite Strike Right in the Camera
On October 13th, 2014, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) experienced something rare and unexpected. While monitoring the surface of the…
Dynamo At Moon’s Heart Once Powered Magnetic Field Equal To Earth’s
A new study produced by the ARES division provides an explanation for how the Moon was able to generate its…
Through The Nuclear Looking Glass: The Moon & The Bomb
By analyzing samples of glass formed at the Trinity nuclear test sight, a team of scientists has helped resolve the…
The Moon is Older than We Thought, says New Study
According to a new study from UCLA which conducted uranium-lead dating on Moon rocks, the Moon is older than previously…
The Orbit of the Moon
The Orbit of the Moon is strange, which gives rise to changes in its appearance. It is also slowly changing,…
Can you buy Land on the Moon?
Despite the vagaries of international law, no matter what a slick business person tells you, there is no land for…
Get That Geologist A Flight Suit!
Given the importance of geology to space exploration, the ESA is conducting multiple programs to make sure astronauts understand rocks!
How Close Can Moons Orbit?
The Moon is our constant companion, shining away in the night. But how close could the Moon get before it's…
How Many Moons are in the Solar System?
Contrary to what was once believed, the Solar System is home to hundreds of moons. Beyond Earth, there are many…