Japan’s Moon Lander Just Won’t Die

Japan had its moment in the Moon’s glow earlier this year when scientists landed a lunar probe on the surface of our nearest celestial neighbor. The landing didn’t quite go to plan, though, as the probe landed face-first. After that, it was expected to survive for a matter of days. However, the probe is still … Read more

The Time On The Moon Is Whatever America Says It Is

Photo: NASA/ullstein bild (Getty Images) If NASA’s Artemis program goes off without a hitch, there will be astronauts living in an outpost near the Moon’s south pole by 2028. The efforts to efficiently plan operations to sustain this moonbase while exploring the lunar surface will be monumental. The White House issued a memorandum on Tuesday … Read more

Here’s What We Know So Far

A trio of commercial space ventures has been tasked with designing a lunar terrain vehicle for the upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon, helping astronauts explore the south polar region as part of humanity’s return to the dusty satellite. 2025 Infiniti QX80 First Look : A Luxurious Evolution NASA selected Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and … Read more