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The next country to land humans on the moon in the next 10 years 'sets a precedent' for who decides the rules there: US officials

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 23:44

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China's Chang'e-4 lunar probe, taken by the Yutu-2 moon rover, on the far side of the moon.
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The doomed US moon lander is on a collision course with Earth and will be destroyed to protect other satellites

Mon, 01/15/2024 - 06:03

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Photo of dented Multi-Layer Insulation on board the Peregrine mission. — This image taken from Peregrine after launch showed damage to the lander's outer sheeting.
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10 Classic Sci-Fi Performances Snubbed by the Oscars

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 15:50

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Oscar nominations will be announced later this month, and Poor Things’ Emma Stone and Barbie’s Margot Robbie are all but guaranteed to be in the Best Actress

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Astrobotic's lander might still travel far enough to reach the moon, but the moon won't be there

Thu, 01/11/2024 - 07:05

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A picture taken from an onboard camera shows on of the sides of Astrobotic's Peregrine lander. A small sliver of light is seen on the right hand side. — A new snap of the Peregrine lander was shared by Astrobotic on X on Tuesday.
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What to Know About Lunar Gateway, NASA’s Future Moon-Orbiting Space Station

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 16:30

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NASA, along with a suite of international and private partners, has big plans to build a small space station. Called Lunar Gateway, the proposed outpost will support missions at and around the Moon and provide a unique platform for conducting science. Here’s what you should know about the upcoming space station and…

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Astrobiotic thinks it knows what caused the fuel leak that doomed the first US moon mission since Apollo

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 09:51

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It looks like China will leapfrog the US in the race to the moon after a fuel leak ruined a pivotal mission

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 07:03

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A Long March 5 rocket blasts off from its launchpad — China launched its previous robotic mission to the moon, Chang'e 5, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in November 2020.
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Artemis Delayed: NASA Astronauts Won't Return to the Moon This Year

Tue, 01/09/2024 - 17:05

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NASA is dealing with a host of safety and technical issues related to the spacecraft that will fly astronauts to the Moon, forcing it to postpone two Artemis missions as it tries to resolve a number of logistical challenges.