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Planetary scientists find evidence of solar-driven change on the moon
Tiny iron nanoparticles unlike any found naturally on Earth are nearly everywhere on the moon—and scientists are trying to understand why.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 23, 2021


NASA Tests 3D Moon Dust Printer on the ISS in preparation for Mars mission
Designed to build landing pads, roads, and even homes, it could help humans become an interplanetary species.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 17, 2021


NASA facility in Ohio named for native son Neil Armstrong
A NASA research facility in Ohio has been renamed after astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 15, 2021


Scientists uncover what lies beneath the far side of the moon
A new technique for processing lunar radar data has allowed scientists to see what lies beneath the surface of the moon in detail.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 9, 2021


Lunar samples solve mystery of the moon’s magnetic shield
The presence or absence of a shield matters because magnetic shields protect astronomical bodies from harmful solar radiation.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 8, 2021


For the first time, evidence found for water on Jupiter's Moon Ganymede
For the first time, astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 28, 2021


Researchers develop mini radar to scan the moon for water and habitable tunnels
A miniature device that scans deep below ground is being developed to identify ice deposits and hollow lava tubes on the moon for settlement
Joseph Shavit
Jul 26, 2021


Astrophysicist outlines plans for the gravitational wave observatory on the moon
Vanderbilt astrophysicist has led a series of studies that make the first case for a gravitational wave infrastructure on the moon.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 24, 2021


Astronomers make first clear detection of a moon-forming disc around an exoplanet
Astronomers have unambiguously detected the presence of a disc around a planet outside our Solar System for the first time.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021


Europa Clipper to determine whether icy moon has ingredients necessary for life
Europa is the sixth nearest moon to Jupiter and is roughly the same size as our own. Thanks to data retrieved by the Galileo space probe
Joseph Shavit
Jul 7, 2021


NASA will be voyaging to the dark side of the moon
The mission is part of a programme to introduce a long-term base on the moon.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 14, 2021


Swimming on the moon? Water is more widespread than previously known
Scientists said on Monday lunar water is more widespread than previously known, with water molecules trapped
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2020


Eight nations sign NASA's Artemis Accords, pledging peace on the moon
The United States and seven additional countries have signed the Artemis Accords, reaffirming their commitment to peaceful, cooperative
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2020
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