Experts Plan Lunar Graveyards for Defunct Satellites
As hundreds of new lunar missions are planned, space agencies are proposing designated “graveyard zones” on the Moon to safely crash-land defunct satellites.
#Moon#Space Debris#NASA
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Nations and Startups Join Race for Moon's Helium-3
A new space race is underway as nations and private companies compete to mine helium-3 from the Moon for clean energy and quantum computing.
#helium-3#Moon#space exploration
Moon's Lopsided Dust Cloud Linked to Extreme Temperatures
Scientists have found a compelling explanation for the Moon's uneven dust cloud, linking it to the extreme temperature swings between the lunar day and night.
#Moon#Astronomy#Space
Moon's Far Side Samples Reveal Clues to Earth's Water Origin
Samples from the moon's far side, collected by China's Chang'e 6 mission, contain fragments of a rare, water-rich meteorite, offering new clues to Earth's origins.
#Chang'e 6#Moon#Space Exploration
Lunar 'X' and 'V' Visible Tonight
Stargazers can witness a rare lunar phenomenon tonight, October 28, as sunlight creates the illusion of an 'X' and 'V' on the moon's surface.
#Moon#Lunar X#Lunar V
Space Leaders Address Mars Economy and Lunar Power Needs
Space industry leaders discussed the future of Martian commerce, the critical need for lunar power, and the rising influence of China's space program at a recent summit.
#Space Economy#Mars#Moon
Moon and Jupiter to Appear Close in Sky on October 13
On the night of October 13, 2025, the Moon and Jupiter will appear close together in the sky, offering a clear viewing opportunity for skywatchers.
#Astronomy#Jupiter#Moon
DARPA Guide Outlines Vision for Commercial Moon Economy
A new guide from DARPA outlines a 10-year vision for a commercial moon economy, identifying resource mining as a key driver and detailing major hurdles.
#DARPA#Moon#Space Economy
Scientists Evaluate Options for Asteroid on Course with Moon
Scientists are evaluating options, including nuclear disruption and deflection, for an asteroid with a 4.3% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.
#Asteroid#Planetary Defense#NASA
Moon is Moving Away from Earth Annually
The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year. This phenomenon is caused by the gravitational pull of Earth's ocean tides.
#Moon#Astronomy#Earth Science
Scientists Propose Nuclear Option for Asteroid Threatening Moon
A scientific team has proposed using nuclear explosives to neutralize asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4% chance of impacting the Moon in 2032.
#Asteroid#Planetary Defense#NASA
NASA Revives Moon Rover as Mars Rock Shows Signs of Life
NASA revives its VIPER Moon rover mission with a Blue Origin contract, as the Perseverance rover finds potential signs of ancient life in a Martian rock.
#NASA#Mars#Moon