As lunar missions ramp up with the goal of establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon, scientists are facing an ...

Humans haven’t been back to the moon since the Apollo moons program ended over five decade ago. The reasons why go beyond science, according to experts.

Three developments stand out that will make the return to the moon effort different from the first time we visited Earth’s ...

The Lunar Gateway is a planned space station that will orbit the moon. It is part of the NASA‑led Artemis program. Artemis aims to return humans to the moon, establishing a sustainable presence there ...

NASA announced Tuesday the selection of three new science investigations that will strengthen humanity's understanding and exploration of the moon. As part of the agency's CLPS (Commercial Lunar ...

The first crewed mission of the Artemis program won’t land on the moon, but it aims to take four astronauts farther from the ...

Researchers have uncovered more than a thousand previously unknown tectonic ridges across the Moon’s dark plains, showing the Moon is still contracting and reshaping itself. These features are among ...

In the coming weeks, Artemis II will send humans around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Could it be a ...

A growing fleet of privately built spacecraft is preparing to attempt robotic landings on the moon as humanity's exploration efforts expand. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

"Historical artifacts flying aboard Artemis 2 reflect the long arc of American exploration and the generations of innovators who made this moment possible." When you purchase through links on our site ...

In the wee hours of Jan. 15, 2025, Texas Tech geophysicist Seiichi Nagihara watched as the rocket carrying his life’s work launched to the Moon, beginning its journey to further our understanding of ...