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  Beijing, China (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 The first-ever samples retrieved from the moon's far side, an iconic feat achieved by China's most recent lunar expedition, Chang'e 6, were on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, which took place in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, from Nov 12 to 17. This was the first time the valuable lunar substances had been shown to the public since they were brought back to Earth in June. The Chang'e 6 mission, representing the world's first attempt to bring back sampl ... read more |
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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  
A swarm of sensors and robots showcases Moon exploration potentialBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 A unique lunar research initiative is underway in the LUNA hall, where the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is advancing exploration technologies for the Moon. At the core of the project is a swarm nav ... more 
More NASA science and technology set for Lunar delivery with Firefly AerospaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 NASA is expanding its lunar exploration efforts by awarding Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six scientific experiments to the Moon. This marks Firefly's fourth task order under ... more  
Orion Spacecraft Tested in Ohio After Artemis I MissionCleveland OH (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Making the voyage 1.4 million miles around the Moon and back - the farthest a spacecraft built for humans has ever gone - the Orion spacecraft has faced a battery of tests over the years. Though Ori ... more |
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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 |
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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 
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  
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
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 |
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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 
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 
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 |
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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 |
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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 
KSAT teams with Starsite to establish lunar support site in Western AustraliaBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is partnering with Starsite Pty Ltd to build and operate a 20-meter antenna at a new site in Western Australia. Starsite, the Australian landowner, will manage an ... more 
Firefly Aerospace prepares Blue Ghost Lunar mission for launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Firefly Aerospace announced the successful completion of environmental testing for its Blue Ghost lunar lander, marking a significant milestone ahead of its maiden mission to the Moon under NASA's C ... more 
Atomic-6 partners with Starpath Robotics for Lunar Power Tower developmentParis, France (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 Atomic-6 has entered into a development contract with Starpath Robotics to design and build a deployable composite boom for Starpath's advanced solar power generation system. This collaboration brin ... more |
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