Moon

Europe is experiencing its first total solar eclipse in nearly 30 years. A file photo from Texas in 2024 shows the moon covering the sun during a similar event.

A Japanese company has reserved 1,100 pounds of cargo space on a SpaceX Starship mission to the moon.

NASA Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen has retired after completing a single mission around the moon. A fan's question in the title wonders what astronauts observe that might deter them from returning.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen is retiring from the Canadian Space Agency. He previously voyaged around the moon in April.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that the U.S. is in a space race against China, aiming to land astronauts on the moon and establish a near-permanent presence. The competition between the U.S. and China focuses on lunar exploration and securing a lasting presence on the moon.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the article reviews key NASA milestones, including John F. Kennedy's moon speech, the Challenger mission, and current efforts to return to space. The overview highlights significant events in the nation's space exploration history.

The article contrasts the historical milestone of human flight being seven years away in 1776 with current progress toward returning to the moon. It highlights the rapid advancement of aerospace technology since the 18th century.

NASA is seeking volunteers for a year-long isolation simulation at Johnson Space Center to prepare for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. The program, starting no earlier than August 2027, will involve participants living in confined habitats to study challenges of extended space travel.

The moon is currently Earth’s constant companion, but the article questions whether this relationship will persist in the far future. It raises the possibility of changes in the moon's status over time.

The article details the space race between America and the Soviet Union, highlighting how the Soviet Union's 1961 astronaut mission sparked a competition to land a man on the moon, which America ultimately won. It emphasizes the historical significance of the moon landing as a key achievement in the race.

In 1776, the moon served as a clock, calendar, and streetlight, and was 31 feet closer to Earth.

Amateur footage captures China's Tiangong space station as it transits across the moon. The event was recorded by enthusiasts, showcasing the space station's movement against the lunar surface.

An asteroid will pass within 2,560,000 kilometers of Earth at 1114 GMT on Saturday, a distance more than six times the Earth-Moon separation, and will be visible to stargazers.

Prada is involved in designing spacesuits for NASA's lunar mission. NASA astronauts aim to return to the moon in 2028 with enhanced spacesuits featuring improved safety and mobility.

A spent Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to crash into the Moon on August 5, highlighting concerns about space debris. Chiara Manfletti of Neuraspace proposes lunar scrapyards as a sustainable solution to manage orbital waste, contrasting with Earth's unsustainable graveyard orbits. She emphasizes the need for global cooperation to address growing congestion around the Moon.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is testing ERNEST, a compact rover prototype designed for extreme terrain navigation, which recently traveled 16 miles across the Colorado Desert with minimal human intervention. The test aims to advance mobility and autonomy technologies for future Moon and Mars missions.

The Moon will occult Venus during daylight hours in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, visible from 3:48 to 5:13 EDT. Observers are advised to use optical aids like binoculars or telescopes with caution to avoid sun exposure, as the event is rare and best captured with zoom lenses or telescopes.

A rare lunar occultation of Venus will occur on June 17, visible during the daytime. The moon will pass in front of Venus, creating a celestial event known as a lunar occultation.

Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

British astronaut Tim Peake predicts that Rosemary Coogan could become the first Brit to walk on the moon within a decade. The article highlights Peake's endorsement of Coogan's potential for a historic moon mission.

Japanese scientists sent a real-life Transformer to the moon. The mission involves a robotic system inspired by the Transformers concept.

The article discusses Earthshine, a phenomenon where the Moon is illuminated by sunlight reflected from Earth. It mentions Sophia Herod's examination of how Earth's reflected sunlight affects the Moon's visibility.

NASA is facing backlash after announcing four astronauts selected for the Artemis III moon mission.

NASA’s Artemis astronauts will wear a Prada-designed cooling inner garment under their space suits during moon missions. The garment was unveiled by Axiom Space and Prada as part of a collaboration to enhance astronaut comfort and thermal regulation.

Prada and Axiom have unveiled a stylish cooling suit designed for Artemis astronauts to wear under their spacesuits during lunar missions. The suit is described as 'very aesthetically pleasing.'

Axiom has unveiled a new inner layer of its spacesuit, designed by Prada, intended to keep astronauts cool on the moon. The inner layer is part of a spacesuit developed for NASA.

A lightweight new X-ray telescope could create a complete chemical map of the Moon, enabling scientists to identify key elements across its surface. This advancement may reveal insights into the Moon's formation and evolution.

Captain Victor Glover, born and educated in California, became the first Black person to orbit the Moon as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission. He emphasizes that his achievement is not defined by race.

June's night sky features a rare celestial event as the Moon passes in front of Venus, visible in parts of the Americas. Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury align in a three-planet lineup, and the month marks the start of astronomical summer with opportunities to observe the Ring Nebula and Veil Nebula.

The article questions whether SpaceX will remain a launch company following its historic IPO. It references an artist's illustration of SpaceX's Starship upper stages on the moon, highlighting the company's ambitious space ventures.

The article highlights key celestial events in June 2026, including the visibility of the Summer Triangle, Milky Way, and the Summer solstice. Venus and Jupiter will dominate the western sky after sunset, with a lunar occultation of Venus on June 17. Stargazers are encouraged to observe planetary movements and specific celestial phenomena like the strawberry moon.

SpaceX is offering a service to send shares to the moon. The initiative allows individuals to send their shares to the moon via SpaceX's services.

Blue Origin's rocket explosion is likely to delay NASA's mission to establish human presence on the Moon. The failure could hinder efforts to precede China in achieving a lunar surface mission.

Companies like SpaceX and xAI are proposing electromagnetic catapults, or mass drives, on the moon. The article raises the question of whether such technology could be weaponized.

NASA has unveiled plans to establish a permanent presence on the Moon by the 2030s, coinciding with China's advancement of its lunar ambitions through recent astronaut launches. The article references an interview with Michelle L. D. Hanlon, Executive Director at the University of Mississippi's Center for Air and Space Law.

NASA has outlined plans to build a lunar base by deploying robotic landers, hopping drones, and specialized vehicles as part of US efforts. The focus is on leveraging these technologies to establish a sustainable presence on the Moon.

Japan Airlines partners with space start-up ispace to transport 'precious cultural heritage and human activities' to the moon, aiming to protect them from Earth's climate change, natural disasters, and conflict. This marks the airline's first step into space exploration, aligning with Japan's lunar ambitions.

China aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, demonstrating strong commitment with the launch of the Long March 10 rocket carrying the Mengzhou spacecraft from Wenchang Space Launch Site.

NASA plans a moon base spanning hundreds of square kilometres, with three missions slated to launch this year to search the lunar surface for a suitable base location.

NASA has announced a plan to construct a 'city on the moon' within six years, marking a significant step in lunar exploration and potential human settlement. The initiative highlights advancements in space technology and international collaboration.