Humans on Mars could conduct far better science than any machine
NASA’s moon-to-Mars strategy identifies science as one of three pillars upon which the agency’s quest for a sustained human presence throughout the solar system is built. …
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Lunar astronauts could potentially make hummus with moon-grown chickpeas
Read more: Lunar astronauts could potentially make hummus with moon-grown chickpeasA team of researchers has grown chickpeas in simulated moondust for the first time.
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SLIM lander’s precise ‘moon sniper’ tech will lend itself to future lunar missions
Read more: SLIM lander’s precise ‘moon sniper’ tech will lend itself to future lunar missionsThe technology that enabled SLIM’s precision moon landing could assist future touchdowns by allowing spacecraft to land in relatively small areas amid rocky or uneven terrain. …
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Nuclear power on the moon: NASA wraps up 1st phase of ambitious reactor project
Read more: Nuclear power on the moon: NASA wraps up 1st phase of ambitious reactor projectNASA is wrapping up the design phase of a project to develop concepts for a small, electricity-generating nuclear fission reactor for use on the moon. …
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Japan’s SLIM moon lander snaps final photos before going dormant during lunar night
Read more: Japan’s SLIM moon lander snaps final photos before going dormant during lunar nightJapan’s historic SLIM moon lander has powered down ahead of a likely mission-ending cold lunar nighttime — but not before grabbing some final images and loads of science data. …
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Japan’s upside-down SLIM moon lander wakes up on lunar surface and snaps new photos
Read more: Japan’s upside-down SLIM moon lander wakes up on lunar surface and snaps new photosJapan’s first moon lander is furiously doing science after staying asleep for more than a week. How long it can keep going remains unclear. …
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The moon could be perfect for cutting-edge telescopes — but not if we don’t protect it
Read more: The moon could be perfect for cutting-edge telescopes — but not if we don’t protect itMoon-based telescopes would allow astronomers to conduct cutting-edge science. But given how busy the moon is getting, will the lunar surface be free enough from interference? …
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NASA orbiter spies Japan’s struggling SLIM moon lander on lunar surface (photo)
Read more: NASA orbiter spies Japan’s struggling SLIM moon lander on lunar surface (photo)NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured an image of Japan’s SLIM moon lander as it rests upside down on the lunar surface. …
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Our shrinking moon could cause moonquakes near Artemis astronauts’ landing site, scientists warn
Read more: Our shrinking moon could cause moonquakes near Artemis astronauts’ landing site, scientists warnScientists warn that, as the moon shrinks, it invites the possibility of moonquakes and lunar landslides. Both are important to consider when picking a landing site for the forthcoming Artemis mission. …
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Belgium signs Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration
Read more: Belgium signs Artemis Accords for responsible moon explorationBelgium signed the Artemis Accords on Tuesday (Jan. 23), becoming the 34th nation to become part of the moon-exploration framework. …
