
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.
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As hundreds of new lunar missions are planned, space agencies are proposing designated “graveyard zones” on the Moon to safely crash-land defunct satellites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scientists are evaluating options, including nuclear disruption and deflection, for an asteroid with a 4.3% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.

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.

A scientific team has proposed using nuclear explosives to neutralize asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 4% chance of impacting the Moon in 2032.

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.