The moon

Russia to evacuate village for first lunar lander mission in 50 years

Luna-25 will launch on a Soyuz-2 Fregat booster and will be the first lander to arrive on the South Pole of the moon.

By REUTERS
07/08/2023

India readies rocket aimed at landing on moon's south pole

India's space agency is preparing to launch a rocket that will attempt to land a robotic rover on the moon's south pole for the first time in space exploration history.

By REUTERS
14/07/2023

Volcanoes on the moon? Scientists discover evidence of lunar lava - study

Granite formation on the Earth is generally helped by the presence of water and the influence of plate tectonics, both of which are absent on the moon.

Outside the box: Can you figure out what's wrong with this picture?

In this puzzle you have to think "outside the box" to come up with a solution, since most surfers couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.

NASA to develop oxygen, water on the moon within the next decade

In order to achieve a long-lasting presence on the moon and support further space exploration, crucial resources will need to be available in space. NASA looks to make that possible.

By REUTERS
28/06/2023

Photosynthesis can make life in space, on Mars, Moon sustainable - study

Utilizing a device to use solar power for photosynthesis, converting water into oxygen for air supply and hydrogen for fuel, could be used for sustainable occupation of Mars and the Moon.

14/06/2023

Days on Earth lasted just 19 hours for a billion years - study

In the distant past, a day on Earth lasted just 19 hours due to the Moon having been closer to the Earth.

Strawberry Moon to shine bright in Sunday morning's sky

The Strawberry Moon will be visible on the night of June 3 and has ancient connections to Native American agriculture.

Jupiter, the solar system's largest planet, is seen alongside its moons (illustrative).

US poet laureate dedicates ode to Europa for NASA mission to Jupiter's icy moon

Limon's "Poem for Europa" is less a meditation on science - though its first line seems to allude to a rocket launch - as it is an ode to nature and the awe it can inspire in humankind.

By REUTERS
02/06/2023

Israeli Beresheet 2 Moon mission in jeopardy after losing biggest donors

The withdrawal of donations is not related to SpaceIL or the Beresheet 2 mission to the Moon. However, the organization needs to find new sources of cash to maintain momentum.

15/05/2023
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