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NASA cancels landmark mission to the moon in blow to its lunar program

NASA cancels $600 million mission to explore lunar south pole, impacting US competitiveness in new space race.

Intuitive Machines wins $116.9M contract for a moon mission in 2027 | TechCrunch

NASA awarded Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract to send a lunar lander to the moon's south pole in 2027.

The Moon's Most Shadowy Places Can't Hide From NASA's New Camera

ShadowCam instrument on Danuri orbiter captures sunlight in lunar shadows, revealing details in once-invisible darkness.

NASA Is Mega Hyped About SpaceX's Imminent Starship Test Flight

NASA is excited about SpaceX's upcoming fifth Starship flight, crucial for lunar missions under the Artemis program.

Why people are trying to save NASA's VIPER mission

NASA's cancellation of the VIPER mission faces backlash as supporters call for Congress intervention to restore its budget citing risks to lunar exploration and wasted investment.

NASA Contractor Shows Off New Spacesuit for the First Moon Landing in Over Half a Century

NASA's new AxEMU spacesuit, developed with Prada, showcases advanced technology for lunar missions set for 2026.

NASA cancels landmark mission to the moon in blow to its lunar program

NASA cancels $600 million mission to explore lunar south pole, impacting US competitiveness in new space race.

Intuitive Machines wins $116.9M contract for a moon mission in 2027 | TechCrunch

NASA awarded Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract to send a lunar lander to the moon's south pole in 2027.

The Moon's Most Shadowy Places Can't Hide From NASA's New Camera

ShadowCam instrument on Danuri orbiter captures sunlight in lunar shadows, revealing details in once-invisible darkness.

NASA Is Mega Hyped About SpaceX's Imminent Starship Test Flight

NASA is excited about SpaceX's upcoming fifth Starship flight, crucial for lunar missions under the Artemis program.

Why people are trying to save NASA's VIPER mission

NASA's cancellation of the VIPER mission faces backlash as supporters call for Congress intervention to restore its budget citing risks to lunar exploration and wasted investment.

NASA Contractor Shows Off New Spacesuit for the First Moon Landing in Over Half a Century

NASA's new AxEMU spacesuit, developed with Prada, showcases advanced technology for lunar missions set for 2026.
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When to catch the last supermoon of the year

The final supermoon of the year occurs this week, appearing larger and brighter than usual due to its proximity to Earth.

Cislunar: The Next Frontier | TechCrunch

Cislunar space is becoming a vital hub for commercial space activity and lunar exploration.
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China's lunar probe makes first successful takeoff from far side of moon

China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the moon's far side, carrying samples back to Earth, a pioneering achievement for Beijing's space program.

Chinese Scientists Extract Water From Lunar Soil

Scientists developed a method to extract water from lunar soil using heat, potentially aiding future Moon missions.

Inventors on hunt for way to make clean water on moon

Inventors aim to create a reliable water supply on the moon, extracting water from ice in craters for various uses including drinking, agriculture, and rocket fuel.

New 'Moon on Earth' can launch 'European renaissance' in space

LUNA facility in Cologne is pivotal for Europe's lunar technology R&D, illustrating a path to rejuvenate European space exploration.

Astronauts could run round Wall of Death' to keep fit on moon, say scientists

To combat muscle and bone loss in low gravity on the moon, researchers propose astronauts run on a lunar 'Wall of Death' multiple times a day.

How Japan's Moon Sniper' Mission Hit Its Mark

Japan's SLIM spacecraft achieved a precise landing on the moon using autonomous navigation in challenging lunar terrain.
The success of SLIM paves the way for future small missions to access specific scientific or technological points of interest on the moon.

China's lunar probe makes first successful takeoff from far side of moon

China's Chang'e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the moon's far side, carrying samples back to Earth, a pioneering achievement for Beijing's space program.

Chinese Scientists Extract Water From Lunar Soil

Scientists developed a method to extract water from lunar soil using heat, potentially aiding future Moon missions.

Inventors on hunt for way to make clean water on moon

Inventors aim to create a reliable water supply on the moon, extracting water from ice in craters for various uses including drinking, agriculture, and rocket fuel.

New 'Moon on Earth' can launch 'European renaissance' in space

LUNA facility in Cologne is pivotal for Europe's lunar technology R&D, illustrating a path to rejuvenate European space exploration.

Astronauts could run round Wall of Death' to keep fit on moon, say scientists

To combat muscle and bone loss in low gravity on the moon, researchers propose astronauts run on a lunar 'Wall of Death' multiple times a day.

How Japan's Moon Sniper' Mission Hit Its Mark

Japan's SLIM spacecraft achieved a precise landing on the moon using autonomous navigation in challenging lunar terrain.
The success of SLIM paves the way for future small missions to access specific scientific or technological points of interest on the moon.
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ispace's second Moon landing attempt is set for December

ispace's Hakuto-R lander is set for a December launch, aiming to deliver various payloads to the Moon.

Nokia and Axiom Space Partner on 4G LTE Connectivity in Lunar Spacesuits

Technological advancements are enhancing lunar exploration, with Nokia and Axiom Space partnering to develop cellular networks for future lunar missions.

Scientists Plan 'Doomsday' Vault on Moon

Climate change threatens biodiversity, pushing for innovative solutions like a lunar vault to preserve life beyond Earth.

India delays planned space station and moon base by 5 years

India plans to send its first astronaut to space in 2025, establish a space station by 2035, and achieve a crewed lunar landing by 2045.

An Ancient Magma Ocean Once Covered the Moon, India's Pragyan Lunar Rover Reveals

Pragyan rover's findings bolster the idea that the Moon once had a magma ocean, crucial for understanding its geological history.

Scientists Say They've Come up With a "Time Zone" For the Moon

Timekeeping on the Moon is complex due to relativity; a new study proposes synchronized time to improve lunar exploration and GPS systems.

NASA Scrapping Finished $450 Million Moon Rover, Will Send Dead Weight "Simulator" to Moon in Its Place

NASA's VIPER rover mission to the Moon has been canceled due to budget constraints, with a mass simulator to be sent instead.

China Detects Water in Samples It Collected From the Moon

Water found in different forms on the Moon suggests potential for sustainable presence.
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China Makes History with First-Ever Samples from the Moon's Far Side

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft retrieved lunar samples from the far side, showcasing China's space capabilities and fueling a new space race for lunar exploration.

Opinion: It's too early to be fighting a space race with China

China successfully bringing back moon samples, driving concern for a possible space race for a moon base, while also enhancing international scientific cooperation.
The US may intensify lunar exploration efforts in response to China's achievements, focusing on establishing its moon base to set rules and principles favoring cooperation and democracy.

China to launch ambitious mission to far side of the moon amid Nasa space race' concerns

China is launching the Chang'e-6 mission to the far side of the moon as part of its plan to put a human on the lunar surface by 2030.

The new space race': what are China's ambitions and why is the US so concerned?

China's space ambitions intensify rivalry with US.

China Makes History with First-Ever Samples from the Moon's Far Side

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft retrieved lunar samples from the far side, showcasing China's space capabilities and fueling a new space race for lunar exploration.

Opinion: It's too early to be fighting a space race with China

China successfully bringing back moon samples, driving concern for a possible space race for a moon base, while also enhancing international scientific cooperation.
The US may intensify lunar exploration efforts in response to China's achievements, focusing on establishing its moon base to set rules and principles favoring cooperation and democracy.

China to launch ambitious mission to far side of the moon amid Nasa space race' concerns

China is launching the Chang'e-6 mission to the far side of the moon as part of its plan to put a human on the lunar surface by 2030.

The new space race': what are China's ambitions and why is the US so concerned?

China's space ambitions intensify rivalry with US.
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China launches Chang'e-6 probe to study dark side of the moon

China launches Chang'e-6 mission to retrieve lunar rocks from the far side of the moon.

China just launched another ambitious lunar mission. Is NASA falling behind?

China launched Chang'e-6 mission to obtain samples from the far side of the Moon, continuing its successful lunar program.

China launches Chang'e-6 probe to study dark side of the moon

China launches Chang'e-6 mission to retrieve lunar rocks from the far side of the moon.

China just launched another ambitious lunar mission. Is NASA falling behind?

China launched Chang'e-6 mission to obtain samples from the far side of the Moon, continuing its successful lunar program.
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First ever rocks from the Moon's far side have landed on Earth

The first rocks from the far side of the Moon have landed on Earth, enabling unique and valuable scientific study.

China's Chang'e-6 Successfully Landed on the Moon's Elusive Dark Side - Here's What Will Happen Next

China's Chang'e-6 mission on the Moon's far side aims to collect samples from the South Pole-Aitken Basin, potentially rich in lunar mantle material and frozen water.

China Prepares to Bring Rocks From Moon's Far Side to Earth

China's Chang'e-6 mission retrieves soil from the far side of the moon, with the sample expected to be a significant achievement in their lunar exploration missions since 2007.

What China's mission to collect rocks from the far side could reveal about the Moon

China's Chang'e-6 mission aims to collect rocks from the Moon's far side, specifically the South Pole-Aitken basin, for analysis on Earth.

First ever rocks from the Moon's far side have landed on Earth

The first rocks from the far side of the Moon have landed on Earth, enabling unique and valuable scientific study.

China's Chang'e-6 Successfully Landed on the Moon's Elusive Dark Side - Here's What Will Happen Next

China's Chang'e-6 mission on the Moon's far side aims to collect samples from the South Pole-Aitken Basin, potentially rich in lunar mantle material and frozen water.

China Prepares to Bring Rocks From Moon's Far Side to Earth

China's Chang'e-6 mission retrieves soil from the far side of the moon, with the sample expected to be a significant achievement in their lunar exploration missions since 2007.

What China's mission to collect rocks from the far side could reveal about the Moon

China's Chang'e-6 mission aims to collect rocks from the Moon's far side, specifically the South Pole-Aitken basin, for analysis on Earth.
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This is How NASA's Artemis Astronauts Will Science the Heck Out of the Lunar South Pole

American astronauts on Artemis III mission to explore lunar south pole with advanced instruments for potential water discoveries and future astronaut outpost.

Everyone Wants a Piece of the Moon

The moon is experiencing a surge in missions comparable to the Apollo era, with aims of establishing a presence.
A variety of countries including the U.S., China, India, Japan, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates are pursuing lunar exploration missions.

Earth's moon is shrinking. Here's what scientists say that could mean

The lunar south pole, which is being targeted for exploration by multiple countries, may be prone to moonquakes and landslides, posing a threat to potential human settlers and equipment.
The moon's core is gradually cooling and shrinking, causing the surface to develop creases and leading to seismic activity.
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China Plants First-Ever National Flag on Far Side of Moon

China successfully lands on Moon's far side and plants flag for symbolic strength and future lunar base plans.

China lands on the Moon again, taking another step toward human missions

China successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon's far side for the fourth time, collecting samples to return to Earth.
China's Chang'e 6 mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration, aiming to return samples from the Moon's far side for the first time.

This spectrometer was set to be the first-ever European tech on the moon. But it might never get there

European-built tech successfully launched to land on the moon
Tech will explore the Moon's atmosphere and unlock mysteries of its water cycle

China Plants First-Ever National Flag on Far Side of Moon

China successfully lands on Moon's far side and plants flag for symbolic strength and future lunar base plans.

China lands on the Moon again, taking another step toward human missions

China successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon's far side for the fourth time, collecting samples to return to Earth.
China's Chang'e 6 mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration, aiming to return samples from the Moon's far side for the first time.

This spectrometer was set to be the first-ever European tech on the moon. But it might never get there

European-built tech successfully launched to land on the moon
Tech will explore the Moon's atmosphere and unlock mysteries of its water cycle
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#space-missions

China's Chang'e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to Earth

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has landed on the far side of the moon to collect samples, marking the first attempt in this rarely explored area.

China will be the first to retrieve soil samples from the far side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft collected samples from the Moon's far side for scientific exploration and potential mineral extraction.

China's Chang'e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to Earth

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has landed on the far side of the moon to collect samples, marking the first attempt in this rarely explored area.

China will be the first to retrieve soil samples from the far side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft collected samples from the Moon's far side for scientific exploration and potential mineral extraction.
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China Lands on Dark Side of the Moon, Prepares to Gather Loot and Return to Earth

China's Chang'e mission landed on the Moon's dark side for the second time, aiming to collect rock samples for the first time from this area.
#change-6

A Chinese Lunar Probe Returns to Earth With the World's First Samples From the Far Side of the Moon

The Chang'e 6 probe successfully returned from the far side of the moon with rock and soil samples, marking a global first in lunar exploration.

China moon probe landing successful according to state media DW 06/02/2024

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the moon for a first-of-its-kind mission to bring back soil and rocks.

China probe returns carrying samples from moon's far side DW 06/25/2024

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully returned with first samples from the far side of the moon, aiming to study geological differences.

A Chinese Lunar Probe Returns to Earth With the World's First Samples From the Far Side of the Moon

The Chang'e 6 probe successfully returned from the far side of the moon with rock and soil samples, marking a global first in lunar exploration.

China moon probe landing successful according to state media DW 06/02/2024

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the moon for a first-of-its-kind mission to bring back soil and rocks.

China probe returns carrying samples from moon's far side DW 06/25/2024

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully returned with first samples from the far side of the moon, aiming to study geological differences.
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Scientists Have Confirmed a Cave on the Moon that Could be Used to Shelter Future Explorers

Scientists have confirmed a sizable cave on the moon near Apollo 11's landing site, indicating potential habitats for future astronauts.

Scientists discover a moon cave that could be a shelter for future astronauts

Confirmation of a cave on the moon near Apollo 11's landing site suggests potential for future astronaut habitats.

Scientists Have Confirmed a Cave on the Moon that Could be Used to Shelter Future Explorers

Scientists have confirmed a sizable cave on the moon near Apollo 11's landing site, indicating potential habitats for future astronauts.

Scientists discover a moon cave that could be a shelter for future astronauts

Confirmation of a cave on the moon near Apollo 11's landing site suggests potential for future astronaut habitats.
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Scientists Just Found Evidence for Hidden Passageways Under the Moon's Surface

Discoveries from old satellite data showed a Moon cave in the Sea of Tranquility, with implications for future lunar exploration.
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