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Stunning Artemis II Images Reveal Moon’s Mysterious Far Side and Ancient Lunar Phenomena in Sharpest Resolution Ever Seen

Micah Hanks·April 8, 2026

Earth and the Moon take center stage in stunning new Artemis II images, revealing features that have never been seen previously.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission is Gearing Up for Today’s Launch: Here’s How You Can Watch

Ryan Whalen·April 1, 2026

Four astronauts will become the first Americans to journey around the Moon since 1972 with today's historic Artemis II launch. Here's how you can tune in.

NASA Unveils New Plans to Build a Permanent Moon Base as Space Competition Intensifies

Ryan Whalen·March 26, 2026

NASA is committing to building a permanent Moon base, as revealed at the agency’s Tuesday “Ignition event."

2026 Space Outlook: New Missions Look to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond as Humanity Seeks Permanent Space Habitation

Ryan Whalen·January 1, 2026

2026 is shaping up to be a stellar year for space exploration with plans for Moon and Mars missions, planetary defense initiatives, and more.

Martian Colonies Could Be Built by Living Microbes That Produce Concrete Under Extreme Conditions, Scientists Say

Ryan Whalen·December 3, 2025

Future Mars astronauts may use microbial life to produce the building materials for a permanent human colony on the Red Planet.

NASA’s Artemis Mission May Encounter the Moon’s Hidden ‘KREEP,’ Challenging Our Understanding of Its Future Landing Site

Ryan Whalen·October 10, 2025

New research forces scientists to reconsider the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken basin, the landing spot for NASA’s Artemis project.

Chinese Researchers Develop Breakthrough System to Extract Water and Fuel from Lunar Soil

Chrissy Newton·August 7, 2025

New research reveals a process that could allow astronauts to harvest water from lunar soil during future missions on the Moon.

Images Reveal NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Spotted a ‘Blue Ghost’ on the Moon

Micah Hanks·April 1, 2025

New images released by NASA have revealed an ambitious spacecraft's landing site during its recent mission to the lunar surface.

Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launch Positions ULA as Newest Challenge to Space X Amid Payload Controversy

Micah Hanks·January 8, 2024

The inaugural launch of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket on Monday marked a new milestone in the growing commercial space industry.

What’s Hiding at the Moon’s South Pole? Lunar Orbiting Cameras Unveil Mysterious Region in Unprecedented Detail

Micah Hanks·September 20, 2023

Bathed in constant darkness at the Moon’s South Pole, the enigmatic Shackleton crater has remained a subject of intense scientific interest—and controversy—for decades.

Moon’s Ancient Lava Tubes May Be Explored by A ‘Hopping Robot’ Drone

Christopher Plain·April 19, 2021

The ESA is investigating the use of "hopping robot" drones to explore the ancient lava tubes that exist deep inside the Moon.

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