NASA are set to launch a space shuttle on Christmas Eve that will take the first US lander to the moon in more than half a century. Preparations have begun at Cape Canaveral in Florida for take off in just a few weeks,
Gazing up at the moon, you can often be bewitched by its ever-changing shades of a silvery glow. The phenomenon of the moon appearing in different colors has intrigued sky gazers for centuries, prompting scientific explorations that enrich our understanding of the
NASA is gearing up for an exciting return to the Moon, marking over 50 years since the last Apollo mission. The United States has set the stage for this cosmic endeavour, scheduling the launch of the Peregrine lander this month. Developed by
NASA’s plan to create human settlements on the moon by 2040 has sparked fascination among scientists, engineers and dreamers worldwide. This ambitious project marks a significant leap in humanity’s quest to explore beyond our home planet, with the goal of establishing sustainable
Brits across the UK were left bewildered after spotting a bright ring around the moon on Saturday night. The phenomenon, which is caused by the refraction of moonlight fron ice crystals in the uppoer atmosphere, was seen over the skies in various
Fresh analysis of lunar dust brought back to Earth by Apollo astronauts has revealed that the Moon is some 40 million years older than was previously thought. Scientists believe that the Moon was formed roughly four billion years ago, when a body the size
Juno’s next perijove, its 56th, will take place on November 22, according to the mission’s website. Scott Bolton, the Juno mission’s principal investigator, told Mashable earlier this year: “We’re marching closer and closer.” NASA added in a statement: “Not only is the
Roads could be laid on the Moon by using lasers to melt lunar soil into a more solid, layered substance on which lunar rovers can be driven without kicking up clouds of harmful dust. This is the conclusion of an international team
NASA has revealed its ambitious plan to build homes on the Moon by 2040 as the organization looks to the future of space exploration. Experts have laid out their plans to blast a 3D printer up to Earth’s only natural satellite. A
As the silence from India’s moon lander and rover continues, optimism wanes among scientists who have been unable to re-establish communication since the spacecraft went into hibernation mode to endure the freezing lunar night. India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission celebrated a major achievement when