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  Washington DC (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Say cheese again, Moon. We're coming in for another close-up. For the second time in less than a year, a NASA technology designed to collect data on the interaction between a Moon lander's rocket plume and the lunar surface is set to make the long journey to Earth's nearest celestial neighbor for the benefit of humanity. Developed at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, Stereo Cameras for Lunar Plume-Surface Studies (SCALPSS) is an array of cameras placed around the base of a ... read more |
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China Mission unveils revival of Lunar magnetic field on far side of MoonSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Rock samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe from the moon's far side have unveiled key insights into the evolution of the lunar magnetic field. Published in the journal Nature, the ... more 
Australia's Lunar rover advances with Swinburne technology at the coreSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Swinburne University of Technology has been chosen to provide essential technology for a groundbreaking national mission: Australia's first lunar rover. As part of the $42 million Australian S ... more 
ispace and Magna Petra collaborate on future Lunar resources explorationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 ispace, inc. (ispace) (TOKYO: 9348), a global leader in lunar exploration, and Magna Petra, a pioneering company focused on the extraction and return of helium-3 isotopes from the Moon, have signed ... more  
Space GardensHouston TX (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 As NASA plans missions to the Moon and Mars, one challenge is figuring out how to provide crew members with enough healthy food. Bringing along a supply for months or even years in space is impracti ... more |
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NASA payload to study the effects of Lunar dust on mission equipmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 The Moon's surface is coated in a gritty layer known as lunar regolith, composed of gravel, pebbles, and fine dust. Astronauts during the Apollo missions discovered that this fine, powdery dust - el ... more |
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NASA payload to study heat flow beneath the Moon's surfaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Earth's closest celestial neighbor, the Moon, has seen only 5% of its surface directly explored by humans. Decades of study, including NASA's Apollo-era missions and the 2011-2012 GRAIL (Gravity Rec ... more 
Old Moon's young crust mystery explainedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Scientists have long debated the Moon's true age, with estimates varying by hundreds of millions of years. While some studies suggest the Moon formed 4.35 billion years ago, others place its origin ... more 
A 'remelting' of lunar surface adds a wrinkle to mystery of Moon's true ageSanta Cruz CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Much about the Moon remains shrouded in mystery, including its age. Analyses of samples brought back from the lunar surface indicate our celestial sidekick could be about 4.35 billion years old, whi ... more 
Study uncovers link between lunar water origins and Earth's early formationParis, France (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 A recent study has revealed groundbreaking insights into the origins of lunar water, connecting it to Earth's early history and cosmic interactions. Researchers analyzed nine samples from the Apollo ... more |
New Commercial Artemis Moon Rovers Undergo Testing at NASAHouston TX (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 Through NASA's Artemis campaign, astronauts will land on the lunar surface and use a new generation of spacesuits and rovers as they live, work, and conduct science in the Moon's South Pole region, ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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University of Texas at San Antonio establishes center for advancing space technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has announced the launch of the Center for Space Technology and Operations Research (CSTOR), a new initiative aimed at advancing research, technology, a ... more 
Lunar outpost co leads Australia's first lunar rover initiativeSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Lunar Outpost announced today that its Australian branch, Lunar Outpost Oceania, will lead efforts in constructing Australia's first lunar rover. The project, awarded to the ELO2 Consortium, is join ... more 
NASA welcomes Thailand as 51st Artemis Accords signatoryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Thailand officially joined the Artemis Accords during a signing ceremony held in Bangkok, becoming the 51st nation to commit to safe, open, and peaceful space exploration that benefits humanity. ... more 
NASA aims to solve Lunar housekeeping's biggest issue - infinite dust!Washington DC (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 If you thought the dust bunnies under your sofa were an issue, imagine trying to combat dust on the Moon. Dust is a significant challenge for astronauts living and working on the lunar surface. So, ... more |
 
NASA Outlines Latest Moon to Mars Plans in 2024 Architecture UpdateWashington DC (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 As NASA develops a blueprint for space exploration throughout the solar system for the benefit of humanity, the agency released several new documents Friday updating its Moon to Mars architecture. T ... more  
Artemis II core stage positioned for integrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Moon rocket core stage is now vertical inside High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The maneuver was completed on Tu ... more 
Artemis in Motion Listening SessionsWashington DC (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 As NASA pioneers new technologies and methods for storytelling in space for the benefit of humanity, the agency is hosting Artemis in Motion listening sessions with industry on Thursday, Jan. 23, an ... more 
Artemis Accords expand to 50 Nations with Austria and Panama signingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Panama and Austria have officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 49th and 50th signatories, respectively. The agreements, signed at NASA Headquarters in Washington, affirm these nations' ... more |
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Mercury observed in thermal infrared for the first timeBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in the solar system, continues to intrigue planetary researchers with its unique composition and structure, which differ significantly from Earth's Moon de ... more 
NASA's crew capsule had heat shield issues during Artemis IGrand Forks, ND (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Off the coast of Baja California in December 2022, sun sparkled over the rippling sea as waves sloshed around the USS Portland dock ship. Navy officials on the deck scrutinized the sky in search of ... more  
China boosts Lunar and Mars mission capabilities with advanced Long March rocketsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 China's Long March 10, the next-generation manned launch vehicle, is set to significantly enhance the nation's lunar mission capabilities, increasing its lunar transfer orbit payload capacity from 8 ... more 
China's new Long March rockets to enable lunar and Mars missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 China's next-generation Long March 10 carrier rocket will significantly boost the nation's capacity for manned lunar exploration, increasing its lunar transfer orbit payload from 8.2 tonnes to 27 to ... more |
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NASA pinpoints cause of Orion heat shield char lossLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 NASA engineers have identified the technical cause behind the unexpected char loss on the Artemis I Orion spacecraft's heat shield during its return from the Moon. The issue arose from trapped gases ... more |
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NASA delays crewed Artemis II launch to April 2026 after heat shield issuesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 5, 2024 NASA said Thursday it has pushed back the next two launches in its delay-plagued Artemis moon landing program after studying the causes of unexpected charring to the heat shield of Artemis I in 2022. ... more 
NASA delays crewed lunar landing to 2027Washington (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 The United States is delaying its planned return to the Moon from 2026 to "mid-2027," citing heat shield issues and other problems plaguing its Orion crew capsule, NASA officials said Thursday. ... more 
Lunar research station advances global collaboration and talent developmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 The International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), led by China in collaboration with multiple nations, is positioning itself as a hub for technological innovation, scientific exploration, and the dev ... more  
Three Ways to Track Venusquakes, from Balloons to SatellitesWashington DC (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 Instruments aboard robotic landers have measured seismicity on the Moon and Mars, helping researchers learn about the inner workings of those celestial bodies. But the internal makeup of Venus is st ... more |
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