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Two Russian tortoises became the first animals to loop around the moon and return to Earth alive in 1968. Their brave journey helped pave the way for the first human moonwalks just months later.
MIT researchers are developing satellite beacons that would create a GPS-like navigation system for spacecraft traveling between Earth and the moon. The technology could make lunar missions safer and more reliable for the growing wave of exploration ahead.
A Japanese space company just reserved a spot on SpaceX's Starship to deliver hundreds of kilograms of cargo to the lunar surface by 2030. The partnership marks a major step toward making moon access affordable and routine for researchers and businesses worldwide.
Japanese space company ispace just secured cargo space on SpaceX's Starship for a 2030 moon mission, bringing humanity closer to a sustainable lunar economy. The $50 million deal could open the door for regular deliveries to the moon's surface.
A microwave-sized satellite just proved spacecraft can navigate around the Moon without waiting for instructions from Earth. The breakthrough technology could keep future astronauts connected even when they walk behind lunar hills.
NASA just teamed up with 37 American companies to develop 41 cutting-edge space technologies that will help humans live on the Moon and explore Mars. The best part? It's a no-money partnership where companies get access to NASA's world-class facilities and experts while contributing their own innovation.
Four astronauts will test lunar landing gear in Earth orbit in 2027, bringing humanity one step closer to returning to the Moon after more than 50 years. The mission sets the stage for Americans to walk on the lunar surface again in 2028.
Prada and Axiom Space just unveiled a sleek cooling undergarment that astronauts will wear beneath their spacesuits during upcoming moon missions. The high-tech garment combines fashion-forward design with life-saving temperature control for lunar exploration.
The four astronauts who just circled the Moon are now helping scientists understand how humans can safely live and work in deep space. Their post-landing health data is already revealing how quickly our bodies can adapt to different gravity levels.
NASA just announced three lunar missions kicking off this year to prepare for astronauts returning to the Moon in 2028. These missions will test new technology, study the lunar surface, and pave the way for humanity's first permanent Moon base.
America is racing back to the Moon with three robotic missions launching by late 2026, all designed to help build the first permanent lunar outpost. NASA's ambitious Moon Base program will test commercial landers, rovers, and autonomous systems before astronauts return to stay.
NASA just announced three robotic Moon missions launching this year to test new landers and rovers, bringing us closer to a permanent lunar base. These missions will pave the way for astronauts to return to the Moon in 2028.