Moon Shines Brightly: December 21 Waxing Crescent Phase Explained
The Moon is making its return with the start of a new lunar cycle, becoming increasingly visible each night. As of December 21, 2023, the Moon is in the Waxing…
Send Your Name to Space on NASA’s Artemis II Mission NOW!
URGENT UPDATE: NASA is inviting everyone on Earth to send their name to the Moon aboard the upcoming Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed lunar journey in over fifty…
NASA Advances Space Agriculture for Lunar and Martian Missions
Astronauts may soon harvest fresh produce on the Moon and Mars, thanks to a collaborative effort among scientists to develop agricultural technologies. By 2035, astronauts could reach for lettuce grown…
SpaceX Unveils Streamlined Lunar Lander Plan Amid NASA Pressure
SpaceX has announced a new, simplified plan for a lunar lander aimed at facilitating a quicker return of U.S. astronauts to the Moon. This development comes in response to delays…
Interlune Aims for Lunar Helium-3 Mining by 2028
A pioneering leap into space mining has been made by the company Interlune, which has announced the identification of significant deposits of helium-3 on the lunar surface. This rare isotope,…
Starship Version 3 Poised for Launch After Successful Final Test
On October 13, 2023, SpaceX successfully launched the final flight of its Starship Version 2, marking an important milestone in the company’s ambitious space exploration plans. The 11th suborbital test…
Researchers Uncover Unique Sulfur Compounds in Apollo Moon Dust
Scientists have made a significant discovery by analyzing lunar samples collected during the Apollo 17 mission. A research team led by James W. Dottin III, an assistant professor at Brown…
Astronomers Uncover Asteroid Belt’s Slow Decline and Its Impact
The asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter, is undergoing a slow yet significant depletion, researchers report. A team of astronomers led by Julio Fernández from the Universidad de la…
NASA Announces Crewed Artemis 2 Moon Mission for 2026 Launch
NASA has officially announced that the Artemis 2 mission, marking the agency’s first crewed mission to the Moon in 50 years, is set to launch between February and April 2026.…
ispace Europe Advances Lunar Exploration with Innovative Missions
During the World Space Business Week in Paris, Julien Lamamy, Managing Director of ispace Europe, outlined the company’s ambitious plans for lunar exploration. The discussion, hosted by Mike Gruss of…