Lunar volcanism was thought to have stopped two billion years ago.
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The new study seems to confirm that molten magma covered the Moon’s surface shortly after its formation.
The Moon was formed after a collision ejected rock from the early Earth.
New US legislation could force Nasa to include enhanced cybersecurity for all its spacecraft.
The caves would protect astronauts from meteorite strikes and cosmic radiation.
There’s intense competition between the US and China to establish bases on the Moon.
China’s Change'6 is going to explore the Moon’s far side and bring back precious lunar soil for scientists to study.
The next generation of spacesuit needs to do more than simply protect an astronaut from the vacuum of space.
A private company has successfully delivered cargo to the Moon’s surface for the first time. Here’s what that means for future space exploration.
As space travel and lunar exploration becomes a near-future reality, we should consider the impact of human activities on the lunar environment.
Among the missions being planned is a huge helicopter drone to explore Saturn’s moon Titan.
The Peregrine and Nova-C landers are due to carry out valuable science at two diverse lunar locations.
Borman’s professionalism helped the risky Apollo 8 mission become a success.
China has made significant advances in space exploration on its own steam. It doesn’t need a partnership with Russia.
The Indian spacecraft could lay the ground for future missions with astronauts, and even for lunar bases.
The current race to the Moon is opening up opportunities for lunar astronomy.
The crew of Artemis II will face new and old challenges when they return to the Moon.
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.
Canadian Jeremy Hansen will be one of the next astronauts on the Artemis II mission. This announcement signals a new era in Canada’s role in space exploration.
The idea we know more about the Moon than the deep sea is seductive – but it’s 70 years out of date.
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