Watch NASA’s animation of upcoming Artemis 1 moon mission
NASA is aiming to put the first woman and the next man on the moon in 2024, but the space agency is already generating early buzz around the upcoming endeavor.
Watch NASA’s mega moon rocket blast its engines in prelaunch test
Watch NASA conduct a full-length test of the core stage of its next-generation Space Launch System rocket destined to take astronauts to the moon.
SpaceX private moon mission has eight free seats up for grabs
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has bought all the seats on a private SpaceX mission set for 2023, and he's offering eight of them to members of the public.
This tiny, round probe could explore caves on the moon
Most exploration of the moon focuses on its surface, but a trio of missions proposed to ESA would head below ground to explore the subterranean lunar world.
NASA names winner of a $93 million lunar lander contract
NASA has dished out $93.3. million to Firefly Aerospace to help it deliver a suite of science investigations and technology demonstrations to the moon in 2023.
Check out Earth’s stunning cameo in this moon flyover video
NASA is busy making preparations to send the first woman and next man to the moon, but you can visit right now thanks to this impressive flyover video.
NASA’s delayed moon lander puts pressure on Artemis schedule
NASA is looking increasingly unlikely to meet its 2024 target date for putting humans back on the moon after it made changes to contracts for the lunar landers.
NASA will build its lunar base camp on the moon’s south pole
NASA plans to set up a long-term base on the moon, and it has narrowed down the options for locations to focus on the moon's south pole.
Why are we going to the moon again? NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren explains
NASA has plans to send astronauts to the moon again. But why? What's the goal? We spoke with astronaut Kjell Lindgren to get a breakdown.
2020 was full of giant leaps for mankind’s return to crewed space missions
In 2020, humanity laid the foundation for an exciting new era. Thanks to these breakthroughs and major milestones, manned space travel is set for a comeback.
2020 was a big year for the moon. Here’s a recap
Following a lull in interest after the moon landing in 1969, 2020 was proof positive that moon mania has taken hold of the world once again
Chinese mission scooped up nearly 4 pounds of moon rock
China's Chang'e 5 mission to the moon has succeeded in bringing back nearly four pounds of lunar rock, which has been handed over to scientists for study.
Moon rock brought to Earth for first time in four decades
China's Chang'e 5 mission has successfully brought a sample of moon rock to Earth in a complex mission that could shed more light on the moon's formation.
Chinese spacecraft carrying moon rocks begins its journey back to Earth
A Chinese spacecraft containing a sample of rocks and dust from the moon is on its way back to Earth.
One of these women could be the first to step on the moon
NASA's newly unveiled team of Artemis astronauts likely includes the first woman and next man to step on the moon.
China’s Chang’e 5 mission hands off lunar sample for return to Earth
China's Chang'e 5 mission is one step closer to returning a lunar sample to Earth, with a successful docking between the ascent module and the main spacecraft.
China probe successfully lands on moon for sample collection
China is a step closer to returning the first lunar rocks to Earth since 1976 after successfully landing a probe on the moon this week.
A rocket just blasted off for a rendezvous with the moon
China on Monday launched a spacecraft to the moon in a mission aimed at collecting and returning the first lunar samples since 1976.
NASA report casts doubt on achieving moon landing by 2024
NASA says it will be unlikely to achieve its hoped-for moon landing by 2024, with funding issues, rising costs, and schedule delays all impacting the mission.
These are the most popular items people say they’d take on a moon trip
What would you take with you on a mission to the moon? NASA asked people this very question, and this is what it found.
Scientists hail first unambiguous detection of water on the moon
NASA has confirmed the presence of water on the moon in a breakthrough discovery that could have implications for future human space exploration.
Radiation levels on the moon are 200 times the levels on Earth, study shows
A study has found radiation levels on the moon are 200 times the levels on Earth. However, experts say long-term exploration of the moon is still safe.
Here’s why a NASA astronaut is planting the U.S. flag underwater
NASA is aiming to send the first woman and next man to the moon in 2024. But there's plenty of preparation work needed before then.
NASA contest challenges kids to imagine a trip to the moon
A new NASA contest challenging K-12 students to imagine a trip to the moon offers some pretty special prizes.
NASA wants to start a gold rush in space, so it’s putting a bounty on moon dirt
NASA is looking to recruit private companies to help it collect up space resources. And it’s starting with a request for moon dirt and rocks.
NASA reveals the visual delights viewable in the night sky this month
NASA has some useful information about what you can see in the night sky in September, with no special equipment required!
SpaceX will carry Masten lunar lander to the moon in 2022
SpaceX has another mission to the moon, as it has been contracted to deliver a lunar lander as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
Blue Origin delivers mockup of new lunar lander to NASA
A collaboration of four aerospace companies lead by Blue Origin is creating a lunar lander for NASA and has just delivered a prototype for testing.
NASA’s next moon astronauts are guaranteed an awesome view
Astronauts heading to the moon in the next few years are guaranteed breathtaking views as they approach the lunar surface in the Orion crew module.
Why NASA scientists are shooting lasers at the moon
NASA scientists have been firing a laser beam at a reflector on the moon for the last decade, and recently they received a signal back for the first time.
NASA sets water challenge to aid crewed missions to the moon and Mars
NASA is inviting engineering students to help it look for effective ways to harvest water on the moon and Mars during extended crewed missions.
NASA offers new ideas on how to avoid contaminating the moon and Mars
NASA has released information outlining suggested changes to rules on how we protect the moon and Mars from biological contamination during crewed missions.
Watch how NASA is prepping to put the next humans on the moon
NASA is aiming to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024. A new video offers some insight into how it's preparing for its ambitious endeavor.
Space robotics company Astrobotic to transport NASA’s rover to the moon in 2022
NASA has announced that space robotics company Astrobotic has been awarded a $199.5 million contract to transport the agency's newest lunar rover to the moon.