Scientists examining lunar soil collected by China’s Chang’e-6 mission have discovered an unexpected form of iron preserved within microscopic impact glass. Tiny particles of iron trapped inside...

Scientists examining lunar soil collected by China’s Chang’e-6 mission have discovered an unexpected form of iron preserved within microscopic impact glass. Tiny particles of iron trapped inside...

Applications due on 3 December for new generation of explorers who can ‘shape humanity’s future in space’ Nasa has launched a callout for a new generation of astronauts as it searches for explorers...

Astronomers haven't seen this possible moon directly, but they have spotted signs of its gravity at work, and the object doesn't fit neatly into a category.

Living on the Moon, with either trained astronauts or regular civilians, could become a regular occurrence in the near future. However, it’s easier said than done, as scientists and engineers continue developing new and advanced ways for protecting humans in the harsh lunar environment, which contrasts the mild and habitable temperatures of the Earth. The most important aspect is focusing on keeping humans alive, and this includes temperature regulation within the habitats. However, how can you maintain temperature regulation while being flexible enough to withstand physical changes like moving, handling, and compression and expansion?

Living on the Moon, with either trained astronauts or regular civilians, could become a regular occurrence in the near future. However, it’s easier said than done, as scientists and engineers continue developing new and advanced ways for protecting humans in the harsh lunar environment, which contrasts the mild and habitable temperatures of the Earth. The most important aspect is focusing on keeping humans alive, and this includes temperature regulation within the habitats. However, how can you maintain temperature regulation while being flexible enough to withstand physical changes like moving, handling, and compression and expansion?

Nokia deployed the first 4G wireless network ever on the moon in 2025. It was always intended to be short-lived but ended early when equipment tipped over.

Annotated images and more collected by the four astronauts could inform missions to the lunar surface.

NASA is planning to send three small rovers to the moon with a single instruction: Work out among yourselves how to explore a patch of ground.

China is preparing to launch its Chang’e-7 mission, its most ambitious lunar endeavor to date, with the goal of investigating water ice trapped in the moon’s permanently shadowed craters near the south pole. This mission, set for launch between August 24-31, includes an orbiter, lander, rover, and a solar-powered hopper designed to explore the Shackleton Crater, a region previously uncharted by lunar missions. The presence of water ice on the moon has been confirmed by past missions, including NASA’s 2009 impact experiment and 2020 findings of widespread water molecules. Understanding lunar ice is critical for future human exploration, as it could provide drinking water, fuel, and breathable oxygen for missions to Mars or lunar bases. The Chang’e-7 hopper’s ability to navigate deep craters represents a technological breakthrough, addressing challenges posed by the moon’s rugged south pole terrain. Previous attempts, like Russia’s failed Luna-25 and India’s successful Chandrayaan-3, highlight the complexity of lunar exploration. This mission could advance scientific knowledge about the moon’s volcanic history and the origins of Earth’s oceans, while also supporting sustainable space exploration through resource utilization.

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How can thermoelectric generators (TEGs) help advance future lunar surface habitats? This is what a recent study published in Acta Astronautica hopes to address as a team of researchers from the Republic of Korea investigated a novel technique for improving power efficiency and reliability under the moon's harsh conditions. This study has the potential to help mission planners, engineers, and future astronauts develop technologies necessary for deep space human exploration to the moon and beyond.