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Haunting photo of Earth and moon snapped by China's experimental lunar satellites
By Andrew Jones published
China's experimental moon satellites Tiandu-1 and 2 are testing lunar communications and navigation tech. Recently, they shared this image of the lunar surface with a ghostly Earth in the background.
Packs of dog-shaped robots could one day roam the moon — if they can find their footing on Earth first
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A dog-like, bio-inspired robot called Spirit is still learning to walk, but could one day be deployed on the moon to explore steep, potentially hazardous areas with a team of robot companions.
April's full 'Pink Moon' blooms amid a meteor shower tomorrow. Here's how to get the best view.
By Jamie Carter published
April's full moon, nicknamed the Pink Moon, rises on Tuesday (April 23), but will appear bright and full on Monday and Wednesday as well. Here's how to see it at its best.
What happened when the moon 'turned itself inside out' billions of years ago?
By Robert Lea published
"For the first time, we have physical evidence showing us what was happening in the moon's interior during this critical stage of its evolution, and that's really exciting."
See a SpaceX rocket photobomb the moon in incredible award-winning shot
By Josh Dinner published
An exceptionally skillful photograph of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket passing in front of the moon took home top prize at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.
See photos of NASA's suitcase-sized rovers that will soon map the moon's surface
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA test drove the mini autonomous rovers that will soon fly to the moon and collectively map the lunar surface.
Defying the odds, Japan's SLIM lander survives 2nd night on the moon
By Mike Wall published
Japan's SLIM lunar lander has survived another night on the moon, despite being designed to die after the first lunar night.
Odysseus lunar lander, 1st US craft on the moon in 50 years, has died and will 'not complete another call home'
By Sascha Pare published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander has failed to awaken following its plunge into lunar night, despite the spacecraft's solar panels now receiving enough sunlight to ostensibly power its radio.
Space photo of the week: The moon begins its big eclipse orbit in stunning ISS photo
By Jamie Carter published
International Space Station astronauts orbiting 270 miles above Earth have photographed the moon on the cusp of 2024's first "eclipse season."
See the full 'Worm Moon' eclipsed by Earth's shadow this weekend, exactly 2 weeks before the April 8 total solar eclipse
By Jamie Carter published
The full "Worm Moon's" brightness will dim during a penumbral lunar eclipse on March 25, exactly two weeks before a total solar eclipse crosses North America.
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