The crew of Artemis II will face new and old challenges when they return to the Moon.
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The Artemis II mission is scheduled for launch in late 2024 and is a critical step towards NASA’s goals of establishing a permanent human presence on and near the Moon.
With more than 100 lunar missions planned in coming years, space junk near the Moon could become an issue for humanity. No agency tracks lunar space junk, so two astronomers decided to do it themselves.
NASA has been gaining momentum in recent years as investment into space has ramped up in the US. In 2022, missions dealt with the farthest, closest, hottest and coldest conditions in the universe.
China has completed construction of the Tiangong space station, and science projects are now underway. The station is an important piece of China’s ambitious plans for space activity in coming years.
Artemis-1 is on its way back to Earth, successfully completing its maiden flight.
We know going back to the Moon is expensive. Here’s how we could use metals extracted from Moon dirt to save millions of dollars.
The days of freeze-fried astronaut ice cream are long behind us. What will humans eat on Moon colonies in the future? Carefully engineered space gardens could be the answer.
As the potential for space travel increases, it is necessary to develop methods to protect astronauts from environmental stresses in space. Studying the DNA of baker’s yeast may provide some clues.
Lunar mining and geopolitical squabbles are set to play key roles in humanity’s return to the Moon.
A scholar of Greek mythology explains the naming of NASA’s missions after mythological figures and why the name Artemis is indicative of a more diverse era of space exploration.
Why is humanity going back to the Moon after 50 years? Because we can, and we should.
Will humans be back on the Moon by 2025? It depends on how well the imminent launch of Artemis-1 goes.
Nasa plans to test its new rocket system for the Moon, and a new rover is due to begin its journey to Mars.
Experts give us a science preview for 2022, plus what lies in store for global inequality. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
From the towering sweet treats of Athens to the place where rituals saw young girls become fierce bears — there is much to explore on this day trip.
Several current programs aim at sending humans back to the Moon. What would be the purpose, and what are the real prospects?
The effects of the pandemic and recent engineering concerns with the new and still unflown Space Launch System may delay the Artemis programme.
SpaceX is due to test fly its Starship in the coming days.
Who cares what happens to bootprints on the Moon? All humans should. And thankfully the US Congress and president agree.
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Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, Air University
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Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Space Science, University of Birmingham
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Senior Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Planetary Science, University of Arizona
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Associate Professor of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences, The Open University
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Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History, The University of Queensland
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