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May's Flower Moon Rises May 1 with Rare Blue Moon to Follow
Planet WinsApr 27

May's Flower Moon Rises May 1 with Rare Blue Moon to Follow

A spectacular full moon will grace May Day skies, offering stargazers across North America the perfect excuse to look up at dusk. Even better news: May delivers two full moons this year, making the second one a rare blue moon.

Google News - Science3 min read
May's Rare Blue Moon Dazzles Photographers Worldwide
Global NewsJun 2

May's Rare Blue Moon Dazzles Photographers Worldwide

Earth's smallest full moon of 2026 lit up skies across the globe on May 31, inspiring stunning photographs from Paris to Sydney. The rare Blue Moon phenomenon won't happen again until late 2028. ---

Google News - Science2 min read
Blue Origin's Moon Lander Nears Launch After NASA Tests
InnovationMay 8

Blue Origin's Moon Lander Nears Launch After NASA Tests

Blue Origin's first lunar lander is racing through final testing at NASA facilities, bringing private moon missions one giant leap closer to reality. The spacecraft could touch down on the moon before year's end, paving the way for astronauts to follow.

Space.com3 min read
Blue Origin's Moon Lander Ready for NASA Astronaut Training
InnovationMay 14

Blue Origin's Moon Lander Ready for NASA Astronaut Training

NASA astronauts now have a full-scale Blue Moon lander mockup to train in at Johnson Space Center, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to the lunar surface. The arrival marks a major milestone in the Artemis program's quest to establish a permanent moon presence.

Space.com2 min read
NASA Begins Moon Landing Training With Blue Origin Prototype
InnovationMay 9

NASA Begins Moon Landing Training With Blue Origin Prototype

NASA just received a full-scale prototype of Blue Origin's lunar lander crew cabin and is starting astronaut training for humanity's return to the moon. The 15-foot cabin marks a major step toward the 2028 moon landing goal.

Engadget2 min read
May's Rare Blue Moon Unites Stargazers Worldwide
Planet WinsJun 1

May's Rare Blue Moon Unites Stargazers Worldwide

Millions around the globe paused to witness May's rare Blue Moon, the first in over two years and the smallest full moon of 2026. From Paris to Sydney, photographers captured breathtaking moments as Earth's natural satellite brought people together under a shared sky.

Space.com2 min read
NASA Picks Blue Origin for Moon Base Mission This Fall
InnovationMay 26

NASA Picks Blue Origin for Moon Base Mission This Fall

NASA announced plans for three lunar missions in 2025 to begin building a $20 billion moon base, with Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin leading the first mission. The project marks a new era of public-private partnerships aimed at establishing humanity's permanent presence on the moon.

Google News - Science3 min read
Why Blue Moons Capture Our Hearts and Imaginations
Global NewsMay 31

Why Blue Moons Capture Our Hearts and Imaginations

The rare Blue Moon happening May 31st isn't just a calendar quirk. It's a reminder of humanity's ancient connection to our cosmic companion overhead.

Space.com2 min read
Blue Origin's Moon Lander Passes Critical NASA Testing
InnovationMay 5

Blue Origin's Moon Lander Passes Critical NASA Testing

Blue Origin's lunar lander just completed rigorous space simulation tests at NASA's Johnson Space Center, bringing humanity one giant step closer to returning to the Moon. The uncrewed cargo vessel will launch later this year carrying scientific equipment to the lunar South Pole.

Google News - Science2 min read
Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Build NASA Moon Landers
InnovationFeb 1

Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Build NASA Moon Landers

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is hitting pause on its tourist flights to focus on something bigger: helping NASA return humans to the moon. The company will shift its energy to building lunar landers for the Artemis program over the next two years.

Engadget2 min read
Rare Blue Micromoon Lights Up Sky This Weekend
Planet WinsMay 30

Rare Blue Micromoon Lights Up Sky This Weekend

Tonight's full moon is a double rarity: a blue moon and a micromoon happening at once. The celestial show peaks at 4:45 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 31, and won't happen again until 2027.

Fast Company2 min read
NASA Begins Moon Lander Training for 2028 Mission
InnovationMay 10

NASA Begins Moon Lander Training for 2028 Mission

NASA just received a full-scale prototype of Blue Origin's lunar lander cabin and is starting astronaut training this week. The space agency is racing toward a 2028 moon landing with ambitious timelines for both Blue Origin and SpaceX.

Google News - Science2 min read
NASA Unveils Plan for Permanent Moon Base by 2032
InnovationMay 26

NASA Unveils Plan for Permanent Moon Base by 2032

NASA has announced ambitious plans to build a permanent base at the Moon's south pole, complete with nuclear power, robotic explorers, and housing for astronauts. Companies including Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin will help make humanity's return to the Moon a reality.

BBC Science2 min read
Rare Blue Micromoon This Weekend, Next One in 2028
Global NewsMay 28

Rare Blue Micromoon This Weekend, Next One in 2028

A blue micromoon will light up the sky this weekend, and skywatchers won't see another one until December 2028. Southern Hemisphere viewers get an extra treat when the moon passes in front of a bright star.

Google News - Science2 min read
NASA's Moon Lander Training Cabin Ready for Astronauts
InnovationMay 7

NASA's Moon Lander Training Cabin Ready for Astronauts

A full-scale training cabin for Blue Origin's lunar lander is now operational at NASA's Johnson Space Center, preparing astronauts for their return to the Moon by 2028. The 15-foot prototype will help crews practice everything from moonwalks to mission communications.

NASA2 min read
Smallest Full Moon of 2026 Rises This Weekend
Global NewsMay 30

Smallest Full Moon of 2026 Rises This Weekend

This weekend's rare "Blue Micromoon" will be the tiniest full moon of the year, and you can watch it rise live from Italy. The celestial show combines two rare events in one magical night sky moment.

Space.com2 min read
Blue Origin's Lunar Lander Passes Major NASA Heat Test
InnovationMay 5

Blue Origin's Lunar Lander Passes Major NASA Heat Test

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin just cleared a crucial milestone for returning humans to the Moon. The company's Mark 1 lunar lander successfully completed extreme temperature and vacuum testing at NASA's Houston facility.

Futurism2 min read
April's Pink Moon Rises Wednesday with Rare Star Pairing
Global NewsMar 28

April's Pink Moon Rises Wednesday with Rare Star Pairing

The first full moon of spring lights up the sky April 1, offering skywatchers a rare chance to see it shine alongside the bright star Spica. Even better news: May brings two full moons, including a special Blue Moon.

Live Science2 min read
NASA's Moon Mission May Launch During April's Pink Moon
Global NewsApr 1

NASA's Moon Mission May Launch During April's Pink Moon

This Wednesday's full pink moon could mark the start of humanity's return to deep space after 50 years. Four astronauts are preparing to launch during a historic window that opens April 1.

Google News - Science3 min read
Private Moon Lander Reveals Lunar Mysteries Scientists Missed
InnovationApr 3

Private Moon Lander Reveals Lunar Mysteries Scientists Missed

The first private spacecraft to study the moon's interior just upended 50 years of scientific thinking. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander discovered our closest neighbor in space might be far more geologically active than anyone imagined.

Space.com2 min read

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