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Sixty years after Apollo, the moon remains empty despite having the technology to build settlements today. A space expert says commercialization and tourism could finally make lunar living happen within years.
NASA will announce its roadmap for establishing a permanent human settlement on the Moon's south pole next week. The space agency is partnering with private companies to make sustained lunar living a reality within this decade.
You don't need fancy equipment to contribute to real lunar science. The March 2026 total lunar eclipse offers three simple projects anyone with clear skies can tackle.
On Tuesday morning, March 3rd, a total lunar eclipse will paint the full moon crimson as it passes through Earth's shadow, visible across North America with no special equipment needed. After this one, the next total lunar eclipse won't grace our skies until 2029.
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Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay up to $35 million to survivors in a new settlement, adding to the $170 million already distributed to victims. This marks another step toward financial relief for those harmed by the disgraced financier's crimes.
An Iowa equipment company just built a full-scale electric excavator designed to mine helium on the Moon within five years. The breakthrough could solve Earth's critical helium shortage while building infrastructure for permanent lunar settlements.
NASA is teaming up with Japan and India to scan the Moon's South Pole for water ice that could let astronauts breathe, refuel rockets, and build a lasting lunar home. The mission launches in 2028 with a special tool that spots hidden ice without drilling.
A California space company is preparing to make the first bricks on the Moon next year, taking a major step toward building humanity's first lunar hotel. Using advanced simulation technology, GRU Space is testing equipment that could help establish a permanent human presence beyond Earth.
A landmark settlement with pharmacy giant Express Scripts will force major changes that could save Americans up to $7 billion on insulin costs over the next decade. The Federal Trade Commission says the company artificially inflated prices and blocked access to the lifesaving diabetes medication.
NASA's lunar program is getting a creative reboot. Technologies originally built for an orbiting Gateway station are now being repurposed to help build humanity's first permanent base on the Moon.
Scientists have discovered frozen water hidden in the Moon's permanently shadowed craters, and it could be the key to building our first permanent lunar home. This ice treasure could provide everything future moon settlers need: drinking water, rocket fuel, and building materials.
Germany is building a new mission control center dedicated to future moon and Mars missions, positioning itself as Europe's leader in human space exploration. The facility will employ 200 staff and support operations for NASA's Gateway lunar station by 2030.
Skywatchers across three continents were treated to a breathtaking celestial show as the moon glowed red during a partial lunar eclipse. The moon was 96 percent immersed in Earth's shadow at the peak of the spectacle.
NASA is shifting from racing to the Moon to building a permanent home there. The agency's revamped Artemis program now prioritizes creating reliable systems for humans to live and work on the lunar surface long-term.
NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia-Galan to lead an ambitious plan to build a permanent Moon base, replacing the canceled Gateway orbital station. The agency is uniting all its lunar programs under one clear mission for the first time in years.
Walmart will pay $100 million to delivery drivers who were misled about their earnings and tips. The settlement also requires new protections to ensure gig workers get exactly what they're promised.
NASA is canceling its planned Gateway space station orbiting the moon to focus instead on building a permanent base on the lunar surface. The shift accelerates America's return to the moon with astronauts landing as early as 2028.
A private space company is about to send the first commercial lunar rover to the Moon carrying four NASA experiments that could unlock secrets about future moon bases. The mission launches later this year, marking a new era of public-private space exploration.
On August 28, 2026, skywatchers worldwide witnessed a rare deep partial lunar eclipse that covered 96.2% of the moon's surface. The "almost-total" event reminded astronomers that nature's near-misses can be just as captivating as perfect alignments.
Millions of Android users may receive up to $100 from a $135 million class action settlement with Google. If you've used an Android phone since 2017, you could qualify for a payment just by filing a simple claim.
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