Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts.
In 2020, scientists reported the detection of hematite, an iron oxide mineral otherwise known as rust, distributed through ...
The Moon appears unchanging in the night sky, but its movement hides a slow transformation. For decades, scientists have observed that our satellite is gradually moving away from Earth, year ...
A new take on the origins of Earth’s water claims to reveal the composition of the Earth in the first few million years after ...
If it pans out, it may complicate Elon Musk’s dreams of founding a settlement on the fourth planet from the sun.
NASA announced a launch date for first crewed flight to the moon since 1972. The Artemis II mission will circle the moon but ...
The Moon is rusting — and it’s Earth’s fault. Scientists have found that oxygen particles blown from Earth to the Moon can ...
NASA’s water-hunting lunar rover was given a second chance to reach the surface of the Moon. Blue Origin will deliver VIPER ...