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  New Delhi (AFP) Dec 30, 2024 India launched a rocket Monday carrying two small spacecraft to test docking in space, a critical step for the country's dreams of a space station and a manned Moon mission. The mission is "vital for India's future space ambitions", Jitendra Singh, the country's science and technology minister, said in a statement ahead of the launch, which was broadcast live by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans last year to send a man to the Moon by 2040 ... read more |
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More NASA science and technology set for Lunar delivery with Firefly AerospaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 25, 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  
Chang'e-6 study highlights dynamic history of lunar magnetic fieldSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 A study of farside basalts returned by China's Chang'e-6 mission has unveiled evidence of a significant resurgence in the Moon's magnetic field approximately 2.8 billion years ago (Ga). This discove ... more 
Improving precision landing of reusable rocketsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 Powered descent guidance (PDG) plays a critical role in enabling reusable rockets to achieve precise landings on Earth. Unlike lunar or planetary landings, endoatmospheric PDG must contend with comp ... more 
Characterizing visual challenges for astronauts at the Lunar South PoleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 NASA is preparing to send humans back to the Moon with the Artemis program, aiming to establish a long-term presence on the lunar surface. The Lunar South Pole (LSP) has been chosen for its continuo ... more |
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NASA cameras to capture interaction between Blue Ghost, Moon's surfaceWashington DC (SPX) Dec 26, 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 roc ... more |
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NASA payload to study heat flow beneath the Moon's surfaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 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 
NASA payload to study the effects of Lunar dust on mission equipmentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 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 
New Commercial Artemis Moon Rovers Undergo Testing at NASAHouston TX (SPX) Dec 26, 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 
Old Moon's young crust mystery explainedBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 26, 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 |
Study uncovers link between lunar water origins and Earth's early formationParis, France (SPX) Dec 26, 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  Available on Amazon Books |
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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  
University of Texas at San Antonio establishes center for advancing space technologyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 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 
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 |
 
China's space journey continues apaceBeijing, 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 Ae ... 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 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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