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The next chapter of lunar exploration could forever change the moon — and our relationship to it (op-ed)
By Aparna Venkatesan, John Barentine published
Will we responsibly and sustainably protect future generations' ability to practice scientific and cultural traditions on, near or in relation to the moon?
NASA taps Nikon cameras to help Artemis astronauts photograph the moon
By Rahul Rao published
NASA wants Artemis moon astronauts to have the perfect moon camera — Nikon is on the case.
Can Antarctica serve as a model for international cooperation on the moon?
By Leonard David published
Multiple nations are targeting the moon as an off-Earth destination for long-term human presence. What can they learn from the international research endeavors underway in Antarctica?
Could tardigrades have colonized the moon?
By Laurent Palka published
What happened to the tardigrades that were travelling on the Beresheet probe from Israel that crashed into the moon in 2019?
Japan's SLIM moon lander powers down as long lunar night falls (again)
By Elizabeth Howell published
JAPAN's SLIM moon lander entered its second lengthy period of dormancy after a dramatic touchdown in January. When the sun shines again on the moon, it might revive again.
10 fascinating facts about the moon
By Rebecca Sohn last updated
If you thought you knew all there is to know about the moon, think again. Here are 10 cool facts about Earth's lunar neighbor.
Goodnight, Odysseus. Intuitive Machines' private moon lander goes offline — but could it rise again?
By Mike Wall published
Intuitive Machines has shut down its robotic Odysseus lander, which last week became the first-ever private spacecraft to touch down softly on the moon.
Magic secrets on the moon: Q&A with David Copperfield (exclusive)
By Mike Wall published
Famed illusionist David Copperfield discusses his involvement with Intuitive Machines' historic moon mission and his desire to help preserve humanity's knowledge on and away from Earth.
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