Moon
NASA Successfully Crashed a Spacecraft Into Its Asteroid Target
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is a first step toward defending Earth from threatening space rocks
Artemis 1 Launch Postponed Again and What Else You Need to Know About the Mission
NASA’s historic return to the moon will begin when the rocket takes off from Florida
How Artemis 1 Honors an Apollo 13 Hero—and a Champion for Diversity in Space
A mannequin that will orbit the moon is named for Arturo Campos, a Mexican-American electrical engineer who worked on several NASA missions
Four Things We’ve Learned About NASA’s Planned Base Camp on the Moon
Eventually the station will allow astronauts to spend up to two months on the lunar surface
The Revolution in Moon Exploration
In a series of in-depth features, Smithsonian magazine reports on humanity’s renewed push to understand the moon.
Why Can We See the Moon During the Day? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts.
Lunar Pits Maintain Surprisingly Comfy Temperatures
Scientists found caves under the surface of the Moon that stay around 63 degrees Fahrenheit day and night
South Korea to Send Its First Mission to the Moon
The unmanned spacecraft will launch next week and begin to orbit the moon in mid-December
These Objects Tell the Story of Buzz Aldrin's Career
The astronaut is auctioning off his moon-landing jacket and other space gear
Scientists Prove That Plants Can Grow in Soil From the Moon
The experiment is a milestone in the path to helping humans one day experience extended stays on the lunar surface
Fifty Years Later, Researchers Unbox Samples From Apollo 17
The lunar surface material was kept in a freezer at NASA's Johnson Space Center since December 1972
Robot Jumps a Record-Breaking 100 Feet in the Air
The device can launch three times higher than the current record for a robotic leap
Lunar Backpack Could Aid Astronauts on Future Missions to the Moon
The pack can create 3-D maps in real-time of uncharted terrain
Europa's Icy Shell May Be Habitable for Life
The moon of Jupiter could have shallow water pockets within its frozen surface
Apollo 11 Moon Dust Samples Go Up for Auction Against NASA's Wishes
Auction house Bonhams is expecting around $1 million
Citizen Scientist Captures Glimpse of Jupiter's Moons, Io and Europa, Using Juno Space Probe Data
The natural satellites are seen in the distant background of the gas giant's portrait
This Deepfake Exhibition Shows How Convincing the New Technology Can Be
The Museum of the Moving Image tests whether patrons can spot the difference between fabrication and reality
Was Georgia O'Keeffe's Genius Appreciated Outside of America? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts.
A Chunk of a SpaceX Rocket Is Going to Slam Into the Moon
After a chaotic orbit of 7 years, the Falcon 9 booster is predicted to crash into the lunar surface this March
Ten Dazzling Celestial Events to See in 2022
Stargazers in North America can look forward to meteor showers, lunar eclipses and a stunning multi-planet lineup this year
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