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China's Chang'e 6 Probe Lands on Far Side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 mission successfully landed on the moon's far side, aiming to collect samples for the first time, marking significant progress in space exploration.

A reinforced lunar dynamo recorded by Chang'e-6 farside basalt

The Chang'e-6 mission reveals critical insights into the evolution of the lunar dynamo and its magnetic field history, particularly around 2.8 billion years ago.

China's Chang'e-6 launches successfully - what happens next?

China's Chang'e-6 mission to examine rocks from the Moon's far side is the most complex and challenging lunar mission they have undertaken.

Chinese Moon Lander Appears to Be Carrying Secret Lunar Rover

China will be the first to return samples from the far side of the Moon, including a mini rover for exploration.

China's Chang'e 6 Probe Lands on Far Side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 mission successfully landed on the moon's far side, aiming to collect samples for the first time, marking significant progress in space exploration.

A reinforced lunar dynamo recorded by Chang'e-6 farside basalt

The Chang'e-6 mission reveals critical insights into the evolution of the lunar dynamo and its magnetic field history, particularly around 2.8 billion years ago.

China's Chang'e-6 launches successfully - what happens next?

China's Chang'e-6 mission to examine rocks from the Moon's far side is the most complex and challenging lunar mission they have undertaken.

Chinese Moon Lander Appears to Be Carrying Secret Lunar Rover

China will be the first to return samples from the far side of the Moon, including a mini rover for exploration.
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#nasa

Scientists discover an underground cave on the moon where astronauts could live, and suspect hundreds more

Scientists have discovered a large underground cave on the moon, potentially providing a safe habitat for astronauts.

NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon has been delayed again until 2026

NASA has postponed the Artemis missions again, with Artemis II now set for April 2026 and Artemis III for mid-2027.

Scientists think humans could shelter in lunar cave

The discovery of a cave near the Apollo 11 landing site on the moon could offer future astronauts natural shelter from cosmic rays and solar radiation.

What time is it on the moon? NIST proposes an answer

Establishing a reliable timekeeping system on the moon is crucial for future explorations and missions.

NASA built a Moon rover but can't afford to get it to the launch pad

NASA cancels VIPER rover mission due to delays and cost overruns

NASA Pushes Back Timeline For Sending Astronauts To The Moon

NASA has officially delayed its plans to send astronauts close to the moon due to safety concerns on its new rocket system.
The launch of Artemis II, which will see four astronauts travel around the moon, has been pushed back to September 2025.
Artemis III, the mission in which a NASA crew will land on the moon for the first time since 1972, has been delayed to September 2026.

Scientists discover an underground cave on the moon where astronauts could live, and suspect hundreds more

Scientists have discovered a large underground cave on the moon, potentially providing a safe habitat for astronauts.

NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon has been delayed again until 2026

NASA has postponed the Artemis missions again, with Artemis II now set for April 2026 and Artemis III for mid-2027.

Scientists think humans could shelter in lunar cave

The discovery of a cave near the Apollo 11 landing site on the moon could offer future astronauts natural shelter from cosmic rays and solar radiation.

What time is it on the moon? NIST proposes an answer

Establishing a reliable timekeeping system on the moon is crucial for future explorations and missions.

NASA built a Moon rover but can't afford to get it to the launch pad

NASA cancels VIPER rover mission due to delays and cost overruns

NASA Pushes Back Timeline For Sending Astronauts To The Moon

NASA has officially delayed its plans to send astronauts close to the moon due to safety concerns on its new rocket system.
The launch of Artemis II, which will see four astronauts travel around the moon, has been pushed back to September 2025.
Artemis III, the mission in which a NASA crew will land on the moon for the first time since 1972, has been delayed to September 2026.
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First-ever rocks from Moon's far side reveal ancient volcanic activity

The Chang'e-6 mission reveals a rich history of volcanic activity on the Moon's far side spanning billions of years.

China's Moon rock samples suggest durable lunar volcanoes

Samples from the far side of the Moon reveal newer volcanic activity than previously thought, impacting theories on lunar geology.

China Just Launched its Chang'e-6 Mission To Grab Samples From the Elusive Far Side of the Moon

China launched Chang'e-6 rover to explore the far side of the Moon, building on previous successes like Chang'e-4 and Chang'e-5.

First-ever rocks from Moon's far side reveal ancient volcanic activity

The Chang'e-6 mission reveals a rich history of volcanic activity on the Moon's far side spanning billions of years.

China's Moon rock samples suggest durable lunar volcanoes

Samples from the far side of the Moon reveal newer volcanic activity than previously thought, impacting theories on lunar geology.

China Just Launched its Chang'e-6 Mission To Grab Samples From the Elusive Far Side of the Moon

China launched Chang'e-6 rover to explore the far side of the Moon, building on previous successes like Chang'e-4 and Chang'e-5.
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#relativity

Moon time is a thing now-here's why It matters

Understanding lunar time highlights the complexities of relativity as humanity prepares for exploration of the Moon.

Researchers figure out how to keep clocks on the Earth, Moon in sync

Precise timing is crucial for communications and GPS networks, affected by relativity's time dilation in areas of varying gravitational fields like Earth and the Moon.

Moon time is a thing now-here's why It matters

Understanding lunar time highlights the complexities of relativity as humanity prepares for exploration of the Moon.

Researchers figure out how to keep clocks on the Earth, Moon in sync

Precise timing is crucial for communications and GPS networks, affected by relativity's time dilation in areas of varying gravitational fields like Earth and the Moon.
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Scientists Find Evidence of Water All Over the Moon

Evidence suggests water exists all over the Moon, including near the equator, expanding opportunities for future lunar exploration.
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NASA Spacecraft Shoots Japanese Moon Lander With Laser

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully hit a retroreflector on Japan's SLIM lander after multiple attempts, showcasing its capabilities for future moon missions.

The moon has a secret underground CAVE, scientists reveal

Scientists have discovered a cave on the moon, offering potential shelter for future human exploration.

NASA Spacecraft Shoots Japanese Moon Lander With Laser

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter successfully hit a retroreflector on Japan's SLIM lander after multiple attempts, showcasing its capabilities for future moon missions.

The moon has a secret underground CAVE, scientists reveal

Scientists have discovered a cave on the moon, offering potential shelter for future human exploration.
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#scientific-research

Helium-3: Mining the fuel of the future on the Moon

The Moon holds scientific, commercial, and geopolitical interests for superpowers like the US and China.

Boffins want astronauts to exercise via Wall of Death

Astronauts on the Moon will need unique exercise methods due to low gravity.

Helium-3: Mining the fuel of the future on the Moon

The Moon holds scientific, commercial, and geopolitical interests for superpowers like the US and China.

Boffins want astronauts to exercise via Wall of Death

Astronauts on the Moon will need unique exercise methods due to low gravity.
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#china

Chinese probe returns from far side of the moon

China successfully retrieved moon samples from the far side, continuing its dominance in lunar exploration.

China Launches Spacecraft to Collect First-Ever Samples From Moon's Dark Side

China launches mission to collect samples from the dark side of the Moon, aiming for historic first.

US Military Commander Worries China Could Launch Attack From Moon

Growing concerns over China's use of Moon for potential attacks
Space Force focusing on new attack vectors in xGEO and cislunar space

Chinese probe returns from far side of the moon

China successfully retrieved moon samples from the far side, continuing its dominance in lunar exploration.

China Launches Spacecraft to Collect First-Ever Samples From Moon's Dark Side

China launches mission to collect samples from the dark side of the Moon, aiming for historic first.

US Military Commander Worries China Could Launch Attack From Moon

Growing concerns over China's use of Moon for potential attacks
Space Force focusing on new attack vectors in xGEO and cislunar space
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#space-exploration

A Spacecraft Named Odysseus Will Launch to the Moon: How to Watch

A robotic lunar lander is set to become the first American spacecraft to softly land on the moon's surface since 1972.
Intuitive Machines, the company behind the effort, is optimistic about the success of the mission.

Second Private U.S. Lander Launches to the Moon

Odysseus, a lunar lander built by Intuitive Machines, has successfully launched and is on its way to the moon's south pole for a historic private lunar landing.
If successful, Odysseus will become the first-ever private spacecraft to successfully land on the moon, marking a significant achievement for the United States in space exploration.

A Spacecraft Named Odysseus Will Launch to the Moon: How to Watch

A robotic lunar lander is set to become the first American spacecraft to softly land on the moon's surface since 1972.
Intuitive Machines, the company behind the effort, is optimistic about the success of the mission.

Second Private U.S. Lander Launches to the Moon

Odysseus, a lunar lander built by Intuitive Machines, has successfully launched and is on its way to the moon's south pole for a historic private lunar landing.
If successful, Odysseus will become the first-ever private spacecraft to successfully land on the moon, marking a significant achievement for the United States in space exploration.
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Astronomer predicts just how soon humans will travel to Mars

Astronomer David Whitehouse predicts that humans will travel to Mars in the 2040s, with the success of upcoming moon explorations leading to a better understanding of how to survive the journey to Mars.
The length of time to travel to Mars is a major challenge, as there is little information on how a one-year journey in space would affect the human body.

Japan space agency spacecraft lands on the moon DW 01/19/2024

JAXA's Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM) has successfully landed on the lunar surface, but its solar cells are not generating power.
SLIM achieved a pinpoint landing accuracy of within 100 meters of its target compared to the usual accuracy of several kilometers.

First U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon

In this photo provided by United Launch Alliance, the Astrobotic Peregrine lunar lander is prepared for encapsulation in a payload fairing for launch atop a United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket in Cape Canaveral, Fla., in December 2023.

Cave found on Moon not far from Apollo 11 landing raises hopes that humans could stay there

The discovery of a cave on the Moon has implications for potential human settlement and long-term exploration.

China's lunar probe returns to Earth with first-ever samples from the far side of the Moon

China's Chang'e 6 landed on the far side of the Moon, providing valuable soil samples for scientific exploration and understanding the Moon's history.
The mission marks a significant achievement in the global space race, enhancing China's position as a space and technological power.

An Astrophysicist Reveals A Hidden Problem We'll Encounter If Humans Colonize the Moon

The Moon's south pole is ideal for researchers due to constant solar power and potential water sources, but potential conflicts between expanding knowledge and geopolitical/ commercial interests arise.

A Radio Telescope Captured the Noise Humanity Leaks Into Space

Updating a 1990s science experiment by Carl Sagan, a radio telescope on its way to the Moon captured Earth's radio waves, providing insight on civilization's chattering over airwaves leaking into space.
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