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fromFast Company

1 day ago

What the wins and losses for 2025 lunar exploration mean for the future

Lunar exploration is once again a priority, involving diverse actors and complex engineering challenges.

fromTheregister

6 days ago

Startup companies

Intuitive Machines blames data, lighting for tipped lander

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First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon

The Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.

Marketing tech

fromAxios

How to watch Intuitive Machines' historic Moon landing today

Firefly Aerospace's successful lunar landing paves the way for future commercial missions to the Moon.

fromBusiness Insider

Photos from space show the Texas company Firefly Aerospace preparing to land on the moon for the first time

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission symbolizes a new era in lunar exploration, set to land on March 2.

fromwww.dw.com

4 days ago

China and Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon DW 05/16/2025

China and Russia are jointly developing a nuclear reactor on the moon for a permanent lunar base by 2035.

fromTNW | Sustainability

Solar panels made from moon dust could power future lunar colonies

Future lunar bases may use solar panels made from molten moon dust, reducing reliance on Earth-based systems.

fromWIRED

OMG science

Moon GPS Is Coming

First private US robotic lunar rover lands successfully on the moon

The Mobile Autonomous Prospecting Platform (Mapp) made history as the first commercial moon rover to land on the lunar surface.

Marketing tech

fromAxios

How to watch Intuitive Machines' historic Moon landing today

Firefly Aerospace's successful lunar landing paves the way for future commercial missions to the Moon.

fromBusiness Insider

Photos from space show the Texas company Firefly Aerospace preparing to land on the moon for the first time

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission symbolizes a new era in lunar exploration, set to land on March 2.

fromwww.dw.com

4 days ago

China and Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon DW 05/16/2025

China and Russia are jointly developing a nuclear reactor on the moon for a permanent lunar base by 2035.

fromTNW | Sustainability

Solar panels made from moon dust could power future lunar colonies

Future lunar bases may use solar panels made from molten moon dust, reducing reliance on Earth-based systems.

fromWIRED

OMG science

Moon GPS Is Coming

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fromwww.aljazeera.com

US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

Firefly Aerospace becomes first private company to achieve a fully successful soft landing on the moon with its Blue Ghost spacecraft.

Women in technology

fromMail Online

NASA's Blue Ghost spaceship reveals stunning close-up of the Moon

NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon by 2026, promoting diversity and scientific advancement.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Athena spacecraft declared dead after toppling over on moon

The robotic spacecraft Athena crashed while attempting to land on the moon, marking a significant setback for lunar exploration efforts.

European startups

Athena Makes It to the Moon, but Uncertainties Remain

Athena's moon landing is a significant milestone for commercial aerospace technology and future NASA missions.

fromFuturism

Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

The Blue Ghost spacecraft is successfully conducting lunar drilling experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology.

fromEngadget

Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission seems to have gone as well as the first

Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander has possibly landed sideways, raising concerns over its operational status and mission performance following its recent landing.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US firm Firefly achieves its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

Firefly Aerospace becomes first private company to achieve a fully successful soft landing on the moon with its Blue Ghost spacecraft.

Women in technology

fromMail Online

NASA's Blue Ghost spaceship reveals stunning close-up of the Moon

NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon by 2026, promoting diversity and scientific advancement.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Athena spacecraft declared dead after toppling over on moon

The robotic spacecraft Athena crashed while attempting to land on the moon, marking a significant setback for lunar exploration efforts.

European startups

Athena Makes It to the Moon, but Uncertainties Remain

Athena's moon landing is a significant milestone for commercial aerospace technology and future NASA missions.

fromFuturism

Lunar Lander Starts Drilling Into the Moon, Sparks Flying

The Blue Ghost spacecraft is successfully conducting lunar drilling experiments to enhance our understanding of the Moon's geology.

fromEngadget

Intuitive Machines' second Moon mission seems to have gone as well as the first

Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander has possibly landed sideways, raising concerns over its operational status and mission performance following its recent landing.

Scientists Say There May Be Life on the Moon

Permanently shadowed regions of the Moon may harbor microbial life, presenting implications for lunar exploration.

Athena Lunar Landing Mission Goes Sideways on the Moon

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has tipped over on the moon for the second consecutive year, concluding its mission.

Blue Ghost's Long Day on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a successful moon landing on its first attempt.

fromwww.space.com

Athena Lunar Landing Mission Goes Sideways on the Moon

Intuitive Machines' lunar lander Athena has tipped over on the moon for the second consecutive year, concluding its mission.

Blue Ghost's Long Day on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost is the first commercial spacecraft to achieve a successful moon landing on its first attempt.

Why 3 private space missions are on their way to the moon right now

Three private companies are launching missions to land on the moon, marking the beginning of lunar commercialization.

London startup

fromArs Technica

Athena landed in a dark crater where the temperature was minus 280 F

Athena's lunar landing failure was due to a malfunctioning altimeter, causing it to crash and slide on the Moon's surface.

Solar panel obstruction from regolith hampered power reserves, threatening the spacecraft's survival.

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear

Athena's moon landing resulted in uncertainty due to conflicting data about its position post-landing.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Houston's Intuitive Machines lander is dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole

The Athena lunar lander mission from Intuitive Machines ended after a failed landing attempt, losing communication shortly after landing.

fromBusiness Insider

Why 3 private space missions are on their way to the moon right now

Three private companies are launching missions to land on the moon, marking the beginning of lunar commercialization.

London startup

fromArs Technica

Athena landed in a dark crater where the temperature was minus 280 F

Athena's lunar landing failure was due to a malfunctioning altimeter, causing it to crash and slide on the Moon's surface.

Solar panel obstruction from regolith hampered power reserves, threatening the spacecraft's survival.

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear

Athena's moon landing resulted in uncertainty due to conflicting data about its position post-landing.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Houston's Intuitive Machines lander is dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole

The Athena lunar lander mission from Intuitive Machines ended after a failed landing attempt, losing communication shortly after landing.

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London startup

Space mission aims to map water on surface of the moon

Lunar Trailblazer aims to reveal the extent of water on the moon's surface, crucial for future lunar colonization efforts.

Moon rocks reveal hidden lunar history

NASA's upcoming lunar missions will further advance our understanding of the Moon's formation and geological history.

fromInverse

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.

fromArs Technica

3 months ago

Moon rocks reveal hidden lunar history

NASA's upcoming lunar missions will further advance our understanding of the Moon's formation and geological history.

fromInverse

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.

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4 months ago

SpaceX launches two lunar landers to the moon

The collaboration between ispace and Firefly Aerospace highlights the growing partnership in private space exploration.