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Human remains blasted into space on Vulcan rocket will 'desecrate' the moon, Navajo Nation says
Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine moon lander has successfully launched into space on a brand-new rocket and will attempt to touch down on the lunar surface in February. But the lander's payload includes human remains, which leaders of the Navajo Nation claim is "tantamount to desecration."
Why does the moon sometimes have a 'halo'?
The moon's halo is always 22 degrees wide in the night sky when it appears. So what causes it?
Missions to the moon, Mars, Jupiter and more: These are the coolest space missions in 2024
Ambitious new missions to the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more are planned for 2024. Here is a preview of the exciting year in space ahead.
What is the moon phase today?
Reference A look at the phases of the moon, from new moon to full moon, including's tonight's lunar phase.
NASA's 1st successful 2-way laser experiment is a giant leap for moon and Mars communications
NASA has successfully transmitted data between Earth and two spacecraft using lasers, completing a groundbreaking experiment that could aid in future missions to other worlds.
Ethereal halo of light around full moon spotted during recent SpaceX rocket launch
An eerily-prefect ring of light was spotted around the full moon in Florida during the recent launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, creating a stunning new photo.
The full 'Beaver Moon' rises next to bright Jupiter this weekend. Here's how to watch.
The full 'Beaver Moon' will be best viewed as it rises in the east at dusk on Monday, Nov. 27, though it will appear full on Sunday and Tuesday as well.
Newfound 'moon' around asteroid Dinkinesh is actually two tiny moons touching
Additional images from NASA's Lucy mission reveal that the "moon" orbiting asteroid Dinkinesh is actually a contact binary, made of two smaller moons touching.
