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A tennis ball-sized Japanese robot successfully explored the moon on its own, transforming from a sphere into a two-wheeled rover. The adorable SORA-Q marks a new era of small, smart robots that can reach places larger rovers can't.
Six more countries just joined a global space treaty that now unites 67 nations in exploring the Moon and Mars safely together. Peru hosted the first South American workshop where nations practiced solving challenges they'll face on the lunar surface.
The Apollo astronauts who ventured beyond Earth orbit are now down to just five living members, but their legacy is inspiring a new era of lunar exploration. NASA and China are racing to return humans to the Moon this decade.
The island nation of Mauritius just became the 70th country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a global coalition committed to peaceful space exploration and returning humans to the Moon. This small island nation in the Indian Ocean is now helping shape how we explore space together.
NASA just selected three new scientific experiments heading to the Moon by 2028 to study its surface, interior heat, and radiation levels. These missions will help keep future astronauts safer while unlocking secrets about how the Moon formed and evolved.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The signing strengthens international cooperation as humanity prepares to return to the Moon and establish a permanent lunar base.
Morocco became the 64th nation to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, joining a global partnership to explore the Moon and Mars peacefully. The historic signing strengthens the 250-year friendship between Morocco and the United States.
Latvia became the 62nd country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing global coalition committed to peaceful, transparent space exploration. The small Baltic nation is investing in the next generation of researchers who will help humanity return to the Moon.
Serbia became the 69th country to sign NASA's Artemis Accords, joining a global effort to explore the Moon peacefully and responsibly. The partnership honors Serbian engineers who helped save Apollo 13 and opens doors for future lunar missions.
Jordan signed NASA's Artemis Accords this week, joining 62 other nations committed to peaceful space exploration and humanity's return to the Moon. The engineering-rich country brings valuable tech expertise to the global effort building lunar bases and advancing space research.
NASA engineers just started building Dragonfly, a car-sized nuclear-powered drone that will fly across Saturn's mysterious moon Titan in search of life's chemical origins. The mission launches in 2028 and represents humanity's boldest attempt yet to explore an alien world by air.
Ireland is signing the Artemis Accords on May 4, joining a growing coalition of nations committed to peaceful, transparent exploration of the Moon and Mars. The international agreement, launched in 2020, now unites more than 50 countries around shared principles for humanity's next giant leap into space.
Tonight's first quarter moon offers the perfect opportunity to spot three spectacular lunar craters named after legendary astronomers. The unique lighting will cast dramatic shadows across these ancient impact sites.
The Sultanate of Oman became the 61st country to sign the Artemis Accords, joining a growing community committed to peaceful, responsible space exploration. The signing marks another milestone in humanity's shared journey back to the Moon and beyond.
NASA is sending a special water-detecting tool to the Moon's South Pole to find ice that could provide drinking water, breathable air, and rocket fuel for future astronauts. The mission marks a major step toward sustainable living on the lunar surface.
NASA researchers say Titan, Saturn's largest moon, could become a cosmic gas station for future deep space missions. The moon's abundant natural resources could provide fuel, oxygen, and materials for interplanetary travel. #
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.
A BB-8-sized rolling robot saved Japan's moon mission by photographing the crash-landed spacecraft and beaming critical images back to Earth. The palm-sized rover's success shows how tiny, transforming robots could revolutionize future space exploration.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a historic moment: NASA's first moon rocket in over 50 years sitting on the launch pad in Florida. Four astronauts are set to circle the moon as soon as February, marking humanity's return to lunar exploration.
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.
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