The Moon

The Moon Influences Earth While It’s Drifting Away

As it turns out, scientists have discovered that the Moon is moving away from Earth, and this discovery is redefining everything we thought we understood about the connection between our planet and its sole natural satellite. The Moon’s gradual receding…

September 8, 2023 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

There Could Be Water on the Moon, NASA Claims

As the Moon unfolds itself in front of our eyes, we wonder: what secrets does it hide? Recent research by NASA claims that the ‘roughness’ of our planetary neighbor, and its shadows, could actually hide something unexpected: water ice! As…

August 3, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

NASA Wants to Normalize Selling Lunar Samples. Here’s Their Plan

NASA wants to retake its chances and encourage the private exploration of the moon. The agency has already booked robotic rides to the moon specifically made for commercial landers. It wants to do the same for crewed missions. They have…

September 14, 2020 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

The Moon Could Be Our Savior, Think Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 Astronaut

Since the final human footprint was left on the Moon by Harrison ‘Jack’ Schmitt, an Apollo 17 astronaut, years have passed, and the space exploration has not continued for a while. Our direct contact with the Moon took place in…

July 22, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

China’s Chang’e 4 Entered Sleep Mode On The Dark Side Of The Moon For The Lunar Night

China’s Chang’e 4, consisting of the lander and the Yutu 2 (Jade Rabbit 2) rover, have turned to sleep mode as the lunar night on the dark side of the Moon have arisen. The switch has been made on Tuesday…

July 10, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

China’s Chang’e 5 Moon Mission To Launch Soon And Return Home With Lunar Soil Samples

China’s impressive Chang’e 5 moon mission will perform a smooth landing on the Moon’s surface to collect lunar soil samples, Science and Technology Daily reports. The probe is China’s 5th robotic mission set to take off to the Moon, and…

July 9, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Russian Space Agency Plant To Employ 3D Printing On The Moon For Buildings, Using Lunar Dust

Russian space agency Roscosmos has just announced its plans to support long-term expeditions to the Moon by 3D printing structures created from on-site material, such as lunar dust. That seems to be the best alternative for such instructions, and it…

July 9, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

NASA’s Artemis Project Is Ambitious And Would Also Mark The First Female Moonwalker

The iconic Apollo program, which took place in the 1960s and the 1970s was named after Apollo, the Greek God of the Sun. NASA’s ambitious Artemis program carries the name of the Goddess of the Hunt and Apollo’s sister. NASA’s…

June 12, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Mysterious Flashes of Light on The Moon Would Finally Be Explained

In the 1950s, researchers observed the first manifestation of what is known as transient lunar phenomena, short flashes of light which tend to appear randomly on the surface of the moon. The events tend to occur several times per week,…

June 3, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

There Is Water On The Moon, Undoubtedly, A New Study Argues

A new study argues that chemical signatures and palpable material and physical clues infer that water is present on the moon. The cross-disciplinary study was elaborated by two diverse teams from the University of Hawaii. Data collected by spacecraft, among…

May 23, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Israel’s First Lunar Lander, Beresheet, Crash Site Images Released By NASA

NASA has unveiled a couple of black-and-white pictures depicting the crash site of Israel’s Beresheet lunar lander, which collided into the Moon’s surface on April 11 after a failure resulted in its descent engine to switch off ahead of its…

May 17, 2019 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

Chandrayaan-2 Lunar Mission Would Reach The Moon In September With NASA Experiments Aboard

Chandrayaan-2 is a lunar spacecraft that consists of an orbiter, lander “Vikram,” and rover “Pragyan”. Once launched, it will transport a NASA’s “passive experimental instrument” to the Moon’s surface, as well as 13 other Indian payloads. The US will use…

May 17, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

Scientists Use Apollo Missions Data To Observe Moonquakes

A new study, conducted by experts a the Smithsonian, UBC and NASA, and published today in Nature Geoscience, analyzed Apollo missions data and brought to light evidence of the moonquakes. 40 Years Old Apollo Missions Data Help Scientists In New…

May 14, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

NASA Scolded by the Congress Because its Plan to Get to The Moon Isn’t Ready Yet

The American Congress questioned NASA regarding the strategy promised concerning the sending of astronauts to the Moon until 2028. The project had to be prepared until the middle of April, but NASA representatives say it would take a while until…

May 10, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Lunar South Pole Would Be The Next Landing Site for Future Moon Missions

NASA is hoping to send astronauts to the lunar surface in 5 years (by 2024) and has planned on the moon’s south pole as a possible landing site. The principal reasons for the exact place are the fact that the…

April 19, 2019 ·by Diana Vizireanu· 0

Water Molecules On The Moon Spotted By NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

A hot rumor that spread during the weekend sparked the imagination of people. Several newspapers and websites published reports which claimed that NASA found traces of liquid water on the moon. While the information is a little accurate, we are…

March 12, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

The Moon Could Have Housed Life On Two Occasions In Its Early History, About 3,5-4 Billion Years Ago

Now, the Moon is inhospitable and barren, but, according to a recent study, our natural satellite could have housed life for two times since its formation 4 billion years ago. These two opportunities have occurred shortly after the development of…

July 23, 2018 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

The Moon Is Full Of Nuclear Fusion Fuel, Helium-3, And India Wants To Mine For It

The Moon contains significant amounts of Helium-3, a crucial component for nuclear fusion. Now, India’s space agency wants to send a rover on the Moon to detect the Helium-3 and to mine for it. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently…

June 28, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

The Moon Influences The Length Of Days On Earth

Scientists have just concluded the most comprehensive study on the relationship between the Earth and the Moon over the last 1.4 billion years. What they’ve found is that, 1.4 billion years ago, the days on Earth were lasting for only 18…

June 5, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Aliens On The Moon? Conspiracy Theorists Revive The Idea That The Moon Is Housing Extraterrestrials

Are there aliens on the Moon? Could that be the reason why humans never returned to the lunar surface? Who could anyone know for sure?! However, some conspiracy theorists are positive they’ve noticed an alien tank on the Moon, plus…

May 14, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Lunar Meteorite Readings Indicate There Could Be Frozen Water On The Moon

The presence of frozen water beneath the surface of the Moon could boost the viability of future lunar colonies. NASA even crashed a spacecraft on the Moon’s surface only to see if there was water. Consequently, the recent discovery of…

May 7, 2018 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Sky Events Of This May Will Be Dominated By Jupiter Which Will Be At Its Brightest

This May’s skies are brimming with sky events that you shouldn’t be missing, including Jupiter which will be at its brightest state. The Moon will also be under the focus this month. Besides, other planets, including Saturn, Venus, and Mercury,…

May 7, 2018 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

The Moon’s Influence On The Life On Earth – Between Myth And Science

Surely, the Moon is one of the most loved space objects out there. During history, many have attributed it to the mystery, magic, and hidden powers. In reality, its importance for the creation of the life on Earth and how it…

April 19, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

The Water On Earth Existed Before The Collision That Led To The Formation Of The Moon

Much of the water on Earth was present before the cataclysmic collision between two planets, which led to the formation of the Moon, according to an international team of scientists. The impact between Earth and the other planet would have…

April 18, 2018 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0