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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 16, 2025 Arweave, recognized as the first permanent storage network globally, has achieved a significant milestone: the Arweave Genesis Block is now on its way to the moon. Transported as molecular storage encoded in synthetic DNA, the Genesis Block was launched on January 15 aboard a lunar lander. Upon reaching the lunar surface, it will be preserved indefinitely, safeguarding it for the entirety of human history. The innovative molecular storage technology, developed by Iridia, encodes the Genesis Block ... read more |
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SwRI sends first instrument to the Moon to study its interiorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed the Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder (LMS) to explore the Moon's interior structure ... more 
The Moon a remnant of Earth's mantleBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 A collaborative study by researchers from the University of Gottingen and the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) has offered new insights into the formation of the Moon and the ori ... more  
Hubble traces hidden history of Andromeda galaxyGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 17, 2025 In the years following the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have tallied over 1 trillion galaxies in the universe. But only one galaxy stands out as the most important nearby ste ... more  
India achieves 'historic' space docking missionBengaluru, India (AFP) Jan 16, 2025 India docked two satellites in space Thursday, a key milestone for the country's dreams of a space station and manned Moon mission, the space agency said. ... more |
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Nokia's cellular network to enable Lunar mission connectivity as Intuitive Machines completes integrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) and Nokia (NYSE: NOK, Euronext: NOKIA) have completed the final integration of Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System ("LSCS") into the Athena luna ... more |
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ispace-EUROPE secures historic authorization for Lunar resource missionParis, France (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 ispace-EUROPE S.A. (ispace-EUROPE), a Luxembourg-based leader in lunar exploration and space resource development, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the first mission authorization u ... more  
Artemis I Orion Spacecraft Back in FloridaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 The Orion crew module, designated as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), has returned to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after an extensive 11-month test campaign at the Neil Armstron ... more  
SwRI models suggest Pluto and Charon formed similarly to Earth and MoonLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 A NASA postdoctoral researcher at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has employed advanced simulations to propose that Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, formed in a manner akin to the Earth-M ... more 
Achieving High Precision for In-Orbit Instrument CalibrationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 One of the most complex challenges in space-based remote sensing is attaining the high level of instrument calibration accuracy required while in orbit. The Moon, as an exoatmospheric calibration so ... more |
 
SIIS Signs MOU with Pixxel to Expand Hyperspectral Data Solutions in KoreaSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 SIIS Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Moon-Gyu) has formalized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pixxel, a US-India-based space technology enterprise known for its hyperspectral satellite constellation. Th ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Japan startup hopeful ahead of second moon launchTokyo (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Japanese startup ispace vowed its upcoming second unmanned Moon mission will be a success, saying Thursday that it learned from its failed attempt nearly two years ago. ... more 
US company Firefly Aerospace to launch for Moon next weekWashington (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 US company Firefly Aerospace said Tuesday it is aiming to launch a lander to the Moon next week under an experimental NASA program that partners with the commercial sector to reduce costs. ... more 
Capture theory unveils how Pluto and Charon formed as a binary systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 New research from the University of Arizona reveals that Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, likely formed through a unique "kiss and capture" event. Unlike previous theories that compared their for ... more 
Intuitive Machines enhances lunar and deep space data transmission servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW), a leader in space exploration, infrastructure, and services, has expanded its collaboration with NASA by securing additional contracts from the Near S ... more |
 
NASA's LEXI Will Provide X-Ray Vision of Earth's MagnetosphereGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation. The ... more 
Lunar Trailblazer will make macro-measurements of the lunar surface in 2025St. Louis, MO (SPX) Dec 31, 2024 NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission is slated to return astronauts to the Moon no sooner than April 2026. Astronauts were last on the Moon in 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission. Artemis II will ... more 
China allocates lunar samples for new research projectsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 31, 2024 China's Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center, part of the China National Space Administration, has approved its eighth batch of lunar sample research applications. These applications allow ... more 
India rocket launches space docking missionNew 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. ... more |
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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
ispace-EUROPE and ISA partner to deliver advanced reflector technology to the moonParis, France (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 ispace EUROPE S.A. (ispace-EUROPE) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have formalized a payload services agreement to deliver the Laser Retroreflector Array (LaRA2) to the lunar surface. This collab ... more 
Robot with charging features to support China's 2028 Lunar programSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 Chinese researchers are developing a sophisticated lunar robot with integrated charging capabilities, slated to join the Chang'e 8 mission, planned for launch in 2028. A collaboration between ... more 
From commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, the year aheadKnoxville TN (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world. NASA's Europa Clipper began its journey to study Jupiter's moon Europa. SpaceX's Starship achieved its first successful landing, a critical milestone fo ... more |
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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 |
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Improving precision landing of reusable rockets Sydney, 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 
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 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 
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 |
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