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Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon - 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions
Dec 14, 2023 (SPX)
At the same time, NASA's been gearing up for a host of Moon-related missions, including its Artemis program. In 2023, the agency gained nine signatories to the ...
Unlocking Lunar Mysteries: Chang'e-5 Mission Sheds Light on Moon's Surface Weathering
Dec 13, 2023 (SPX)
The lunar soil maturity index is a crucial metric used to characterize the degree of space weathering of lunar soil. It encompasses various factors, including m...
AFRL's Oracle Developing Nation's 1st Cislunar Space Situational Awareness Capabilities
Dec 12, 2023 (SPX)
This technology provides the foundations for safe operations in cislunar space in support of responsible and sustainable lunar exploration. Military, civilian a...
Scholars say it's time to declare a new epoch on the moon, the 'lunar Anthropocene'
Dec 11, 2023 (SPX)
In the coming years, missions and projects already planned will change the face of the moon in more extreme ways. Now, according to anthropologists and geologis...
LunA-10 Initiative: Charting a New Course for Commercial Lunar Operations
Dec 07, 2023 (SPX)
Dr. Michael "Orbit" Nayak, program manager in DARPA's Strategic Technology Office, emphasized the transformative nature of LunA-10. "This program marks a paradi...
Australia's First Lunar Testbed Nearing Completion at QUT
Dec 07, 2023 (SPX)
This state-of-the-art lunar testbed will serve as a critical resource for simulating planetary environments, supporting research in robotics, sensing, and other...
CisLunar Industries Joins DARPA's Innovative LunA-10 Lunar Infrastructure Program
Dec 07, 2023 (SPX)
The LunA-10 program, undertaken by DARPA, is a forward-looking initiative aimed at transforming the current model of lunar operations. It seeks to replace isola...
Intuitive Machines' IM-1 Nova-C lunar lander delivered to Cape Canaveral
Dec 06, 2023 (SPX)
Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines, expressed his pride in this significant achievement. "This milestone is the culmination of four years of technical exc...
Firefly Aerospace to develop framework for DARPA's LunA-10 orbital spacecraft hubs
Dec 06, 2023 (SPX)
Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, highlighted the company's commitment to innovation. "Firefly stands at the forefront of addressing complex industry challe...
Chang'e 5 lunar samples put on display in Macao
Dec 01, 2023 (SPX)
The samples, which are under tight security, have been placed in a specially designed glass case at the Macao Science Center, where they will be accessible to t...
After 50 years, US to return to Moon on January 25
Nov 30, 2023 (AFP)
The lander, named Peregrine, will have no one on board. It was developed by American company Astrobotic, whose CEO John Thornton said it will carry NASA instrum...
PRIME-1 Simulation
Nov 24, 2023 (SPX)
The primary objective of this training was to synchronize the operations of PRIME-1's two key components: the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOL...
Hydrogen detected in lunar samples, points to resource availability for space exploration
Nov 23, 2023 (SPX)
"Hydrogen has the potential to be a resource that can be used directly on the lunar surface when there are more regular or permanent installations there," said ...
CAPSTONE marks one year in near rectilinear halo orbit
Nov 20, 2023 (SPX)
CAPSTONE accomplished its primary objective within the first six months in NRHO, successfully testing the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System (CAPS) in coord...
Australians vote on name for home-made Moon rover
Nov 20, 2023 (AFP)
Australia's space industry will develop the semi-autonomous rover to collect lunar soil under an agreement signed two years ago with NASA, which plans to fly it...
Advanced Space's CAPSTONE operates one year at the Moon
Nov 20, 2023 (SPX)
This milestone puts the company in an elite category logging over 365 days of continuous operations in the cislunar environment. As the first company to operate...
Lunar Mysteries Unraveled: Topographic Connection to Swirls Discovered
Nov 10, 2023 (SPX)
Lunar swirls, the high-albedo markings that adorn the Moon, have captivated scientists since their discovery. Characterized by their contrasting brightness agai...
University of Bern's LIMS Set to Uncover Moon's Mysteries in 2027
Nov 10, 2023 (SPX)
The Physics Institute at the University of Bern, renowned for deploying the Bernese solar wind sail through Buzz Aldrin's hands on the Apollo missions, is now g...
Bulgaria signs Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters; Joins 31 Nations
Nov 10, 2023 (SPX)
The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA's Artemi...
Australian-Backed SPIDER Payload to Fly on Firefly's 2026 Lunar Mission
Nov 09, 2023 (SPX)
This collaboration marks a significant step in international lunar exploration efforts. The SPIDER payload, under the auspices of the Australian Space Agency's ...
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