Moon: News
19 Jun 2023
NASANASA wants India to join Artemis Accords: Why it's significant
NASA is keen on getting India to sign up for the Artemis Accords, a framework that lays down common principles and guidelines to be followed by all collaborating nations for safe space exploration.
18 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi may negotiate first India-US planetary defense deal with Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to negotiate India's first deal on planetary defense with United States President Joe Biden during his first official US state visit.
16 Jun 2023
European Space AgencyEurope's inflatable radio telescope could unlock mysteries of early universe
European scientists want to send an inflatable radio telescope to the Moon. The proposal comes after a recent feasibility study conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA).
12 Jun 2023
ChinaChina plans to launch a Moon-orbiting telescope by 2026
China has come up with a rather novel idea to study the Moon.
08 Jun 2023
NASANASA Artemis 2: Latest updates about crewed lunar flyby mission
NASA's Artemis 1 lunar mission, which launched in November 2022, was a resounding success.
29 May 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Chandrayaan-3 on track for July launch, confirms ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon launch the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
26 May 2023
AstronomyThis 2,000-year-old computer is so complex that scientists are baffled
Discovered more than a century ago in 1901, the world's "first computer" has puzzled scientists.
22 May 2023
Space NewsWhat is Earthshine and when to watch it
The Moon is currently in its "waxing crescent" phase. You may have noticed that the unlit portion of the Moon has a faint shine, making it appear like the "ghostly version" of a full moon. This is what's called the Earthshine.
20 May 2023
Blue OriginBlue Origin to build NASA's second human-landing system on Moon
NASA has selected a Blue Origin-led aerospace team to build the second lunar landing framework for its Artemis program.
18 May 2023
Space NewsThis year's only 'Black Moon' occurs tomorrow: What is it
A rare celestial event, called a Black Moon, will occur tomorrow. But what is it?
15 May 2023
NASANASA terminates Lunar Flashlight mission: What went wrong
NASA has terminated its Lunar Flashlight mission, which was designed to look for ice in the permanently shadowed craters of the Moon's south pole.
12 May 2023
Social MediaThis American astronomer created Moon's image from 2.8L photos
The most detailed image of the Moon by American astronomer Andrew McCarthy is going viral on social media.
08 May 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Why ISRO's upcoming Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission is important
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of two space missions, Chandrayaan-3 and ADITYA-L1, which are expected to launch in July.
02 May 2023
NASAEverything about the NASA-Astrobotic Peregrine Moon mission
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has developed the Peregrine Mission 1 (PM1) which could soon launch to the Moon.
01 May 2023
Lunar EclipseMark your calendar for these must-see astronomy events this week
This week is going to be an exciting one for skywatchers. As many as three interesting celestial events are bound to grace the night sky.
28 Apr 2023
ChinaChina's journey to the Moon: Major accomplishments and future plans
China has an interesting line-up of missions to the Moon in the coming years.
28 Apr 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)How ISRO plans to explore the dark side of Moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to explore the dark side or the permanently shadowed regions of the Moon via its Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission.
27 Apr 2023
Lunar EclipseFirst lunar eclipse of 2023: When and how to watch
We just witnessed the first solar eclipse of 2023 and now we will get to see the first lunar eclipse of this year on May 5.
27 Apr 2023
NASAHow NASA scientists extracted oxygen from lunar soil simulant
NASA wants to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, and it appears like the space agency is inching closer toward its goal.
24 Apr 2023
ChinaChina aims to test 3D printing on Moon: Here's how
China has a number of lunar missions lined up in the coming years, which include bringing back samples from the far side of the Moon, for the first time ever.
21 Apr 2023
HyundaiHyundai Motor Group aims for Moon, starts constructing lunar rover
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) aims to reach the Moon in the near future.
20 Apr 2023
ChinaChina's robotic 'mason' could build lunar station using 3D-printed bricks
China seeks to establish a permanent base on the Moon in the future and for this purpose, plans to test 3D printing bricks from lunar soil by means of a robotic "mason."
10 Apr 2023
Solar EclipseRare hybrid solar eclipse will occur on April 20
A rare hybrid solar eclipse will take place on April 20. The event, which occurs only a few times every century, will be visible from parts of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
06 Apr 2023
Space NewsPink Moon April 2023: History, significance, and watching tips
We will see the glorious full moon light up the night sky this week, until Friday morning.
05 Apr 2023
SpaceXSpaceX plans to launch Starship's first test flight next week
SpaceX's Starship rocket could go on its first orbital test flight next week, as per a notice shared by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
04 Apr 2023
NASAMeet NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts who will venture around Moon
After the success of Artemis 1, NASA is making headway with Artemis 2 lunar mission.
03 Apr 2023
AstronomyNASA skywatching guide: Celestial events you shouldn't miss this April
According to NASA, this month will be a great one for observing various astronomical events in the night sky.
31 Mar 2023
NASAMeet Amit Kshatriya, the Indian-American scientist heading NASA's Moon-to-Mars program
NASA has set up a new and vital Moon to Mars Program Office at its headquarters in Washington. Amit Kshatriya—an Indian-American scientist—has been appointed as the first head of the office.
30 Mar 2023
4GNokia plans to launch 4G on Moon by this year
Nokia is planning to launch 4G services on the Moon, with the aim of facilitating lunar discoveries.
28 Mar 2023
Space NewsScientists find water locked in glass beads on the Moon
Scientists have discovered water inside glass beads from samples brought back from the Moon by China's Chang'e-5 mission.
27 Mar 2023
Solar System#RarePhenomenon: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus to be visible tomorrow
The heavens have been kind to us by showcasing some rare planetary conjunctions in the sky.
27 Mar 2023
Space NewsPotatoes could play a 'concrete' role in life on Mars
Scientists, from the University of Manchester in England, have come up with cosmic concrete made up of potato starch, salt, and space dust, which could be used to construct buildings on Mars and the Moon in the future.
22 Mar 2023
Space NewsThese five planets will come together in late March
Just days after the Venus-Jupiter-Moon conjunction, stargazers are bound to witness another rare cosmic event.
21 Mar 2023
NASAKey facts about world's most powerful rocket, built by NASA
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) is the most powerful rocket ever built.
07 Mar 2023
Space NewsWhat is Worm Moon that will be seen this week
Starting today, a full moon will light up the sky and will be seen all through this week. It is the last full moon we will be seeing in winter.
02 Mar 2023
European Space AgencyOur Moon could soon have its own time zone
Space organizations across the world suggest Moon should have its own time zone and it will be necessary given that there are dozens of lunar missions planned in the coming decade.
28 Feb 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Chandrayaan-3: ISRO successfully conducts key engine test for propulsion
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has added yet another feather to its cap.
21 Feb 2023
JupiterJupiter, Venus, Moon will come together in rare conjunction today
A rare celestial event is bound to occur today just after sunset.
14 Feb 2023
Blue OriginJeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin makes solar cells from Moon dust
Blue Origin, a private aerospace company owned by Jeff Bezos, has come up with a technology that uses simulated Moon regolith to make solar cells and transmission wires.
03 Feb 2023
Artemis 1NASA's SLS rocket looks ready for crewed Artemis 2 mission
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket appears ready for the next big mission that will land astronauts on the Moon. It made its debut launch with Artemis 1 mission.
23 Jan 2023
Space NewsSnow Moon in February 2023: What's special about it
The next full moon will occur on February 5 and it has an interesting name: Snow Moon.
03 Jan 2023
Space NewsQuadrantid meteor shower to peak tonight; Moon may play spoilsport
This year might not be the best to observe the Quadrantid meteor shower since it will be hindered by the presence of the Moon.
03 Jan 2023
NASAChina may claim ownership of resource-rich lunar swathes: NASA chief
NASA is wary of China's space exploits. The space agency's chief Bill Nelson has now warned that the red dragon is targeting resource-rich regions of the Moon.
02 Jan 2023
NASAArtemis 1's Orion spacecraft returns home to Kennedy Space Center
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft safely made its way back to the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday.
29 Dec 2022
AstronomySpace and astronomy in 2023: The must-see events next year
The year 2023 will be an exciting one for seeing astronomical phenomena in the night sky.
16 Dec 2022
Space NewsQuantum Space plans cislunar mission in 2024; raises $15 million
Quantum Space, an aerospace company headquartered in Maryland, US aims to provide services from the cislunar space.
14 Dec 2022
NASAHydrogen-rich regolith samples suggest the presence of water on Moon
The Chinese Academy of Sciences recently studied 17 lunar regolith (loose fragments of rock and glass) samples brought back to Earth by the Chang'e-5 lander.
12 Dec 2022
SpaceXJapan launches its first-ever lunar mission; multiple payloads onboard
Japan has launched its first-ever lunar mission, the HAKUTO-R Mission 1. It is headed by ispace, a Tokyo-based startup.
12 Dec 2022
Artemis 1Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft returns after "record breaking mission"
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, at 9:40 am PST (11:10 pm IST) on December 11 (Sunday).
09 Dec 2022
SpaceXHere's the crew list of SpaceX's privately-funded 'Dear Moon' mission
Yusaku Maezawa, the Japanese billionaire, has chosen eight members to accompany him on a free trip around the Moon, called 'Dear Moon,' which was first announced in 2018.
09 Dec 2022
TV NewsWho's Dev Joshi, Indian actor chosen to travel around Moon
On Thursday (December 8), Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced the list of eight crew members who will be joining him on a journey around the Moon on a SpaceX rocket.
06 Dec 2022
Artemis 1NASA Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft is headed back to Earth
Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft is on its way back to Earth. It will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on December 11 at 5:30 pm GMT (11:00 pm IST).
01 Dec 2022
Artemis 1Artemis 1 SLS moon rocket "exceeds all expectations," reveals NASA
Artemis 1's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which launched the Orion spacecraft, has exceeded all expectations and "performed with precision," revealed NASA after the initial investigation of the mission.
01 Dec 2022
NASANASA's briefcase-sized CubeSat will help find water on the Moon
NASA's Lunar Flashlight, a 14kg CubeSat, will help find unseen water ice on the Moon.
29 Nov 2022
Artemis 1NASA's Orion, built for humans, reaches farthest-ever distance from Earth
NASA's Orion spacecraft has gone the maximum distance that any spacecraft built for humans has ever traveled.
26 Nov 2022
Artemis 1Asteroid-bound CubeSat loses contact after separating from NASA's Artemis 1
Near-Earth Asteroid Scout (NEA Scout), a shoebox-size asteroid explorer, was one among the 10 payloads on the Artemis 1 mission.
21 Nov 2022
Space NewsOrion arrives at Moon; flies over Apollo 11 landing site
The Artemis 1 mission has successfully arrived at the Moon.
21 Nov 2022
Artemis 1Astronauts could work on Moon by 2030, says NASA
Artemis 1 is the first in a series of three lunar missions by NASA.
16 Nov 2022
Artemis 1NASA Artemis 1 Moon mission launches successfully: Key facts
After months of wait, NASA's Artemis 1 mission successfully took off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US.
2022-11-15
Artemis 1NASA's Artemis 1 mission lift-off on November 16
The Artemis 1 mission has had some hard times. Recently, owing to Hurricane Nicole, the scheduled launch on November 14 was canceled.
14 Nov 2022
NASANASA's CAPSTONE becomes first ever CubeSat to reach Moon
NASA's CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) spacecraft has successfully entered the Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO).
01 Nov 2022
Artemis 1NASA's Artemis 1 spacecraft on track for November 14 launch
After several hurdles, NASA's Artemis 1 is finally on track to be rolled out to the launch pad.
25 Oct 2022
Solar EclipseIndia witnessed this year's last solar eclipse today: Details here
India on Tuesday witnessed the year's last solar eclipse, which reportedly began in the country at Leh and Hanle in Ladakh, per the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
13 Oct 2022
SpaceXFirst space tourist Dennis Tito books a ride on Starship
How would you like to go on a weeklong trip around the Moon aboard a spacecraft on your next holiday? Does that sound too far-fetched?
10 Oct 2022
Space ScienceHave you checked NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day yet?
If Space and the cosmos pique your interest, NASA's daily astronomy pictures will definitely find a spot in your heart.