LUNAR MISSIONS

Mar 25 2026SCIENCE

Moon Quest: Robots, Rovers and a Nuclear Power Plant Roll Out

NASA plans to launch a wave of robotic missions to the Moon, starting in 2027 and aiming for up to thirty landings over a few years. The goal is to set up a small but functional lunar base that will help future trips to the Moon and Mars. The agency is inviting companies, universities and other coun

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Moon Mission Revamp: NASA Sets a Faster, Safer Path Forward

NASA has announced big changes to its Artemis plan, aiming to get more rockets flying and reduce risks. The new strategy keeps the goal of landing astronauts on the Moon in 2028 but rearranges how that happens. Instead of waiting three years between launches, the agency now wants a flight every ten

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Oct 25 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of the Early Universe with Moon-Based Radio Astronomy

The early universe, a time before stars lit up the cosmos, holds secrets that scientists are eager to uncover. Researchers have found a way to study this mysterious period by detecting ancient radio waves. These signals, emitted by hydrogen gas, can reveal clues about dark matter, an invisible subst

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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Hitching a Ride: Two Lunar Landers on One SpaceX Rocket

SpaceX just pulled off something amazing - they launched two lunar landers on a single rocket! Julianna Scheiman, who oversees NASA science missions for SpaceX, explained that it's all about efficiency. "We found a way to send both Firefly and ispace missions on the same Falcon 9 rocket, " she said.

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Jan 03 2025SCIENCE

Space Adventures Await in 2025: From Moon Missions to Asteroid Chases

2025 promises to be a thrilling year for space exploration. Several countries and companies have big plans. Let's dive in! First stop: the moon. NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program is backing three private missions. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost and ispace's Resilience lander and Tena

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Jan 01 2025SCIENCE

2025: Space Missions to Watch

2024 was a big year for space exploration. NASA sent its Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moon Europa, and SpaceX’s Starship made its first successful landing. China’s Chang’e 6 mission brought back samples from the far side of the Moon. The International Space Station hosted private missions too, like A

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Oct 19 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Got a Trash Problem: Can You Solve It for $3M?

NASA is facing a major trash problem for its long-term lunar missions. To tackle this, they've launched the LunaRecycle Challenge, offering up to $3 million in prizes. This competition, split into two phases, seeks innovative recycling solutions to reduce space junk and improve sustainability. For

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