NASA Gave Up a Ride to the Moon. This Startup’s Rover Took It.
NASA’s second thoughts about VIPER opened an opportunity for someone else to book that ride to the moon. Just because its cargo was canceled did not mean Astrobotic’s journey was…
Watch the Moon buzz Venus and Saturn – Astronomy Now
There’s a picturesque early evening scene at the start of February as the Moon passes dazzling Venus and fading Saturn. The Moon lies between Venus and Saturn on the early-evening…
New “Kiss-and-Capture” Theory Explains Pluto’s Formation of Largest Moon, Charon
A new theory has emerged to explain how Pluto may have captured its largest moon, Charon, billions of years ago through a unique "kiss-and-capture" collision. The process, proposed by researchers,…
Wolf Moon on January 13, 2025: Explore What to Expect in the Sky
The next full Moon, known as the Wolf Moon, will occur on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 5:27 p.m. EST, illuminating the night sky for observers worldwide. This celestial event…
Chang’e 5 Probe Reveals Volcanic Activity on the Moon Occurred Much Earlier Than Previously Believed
China's Chang'e 5 mission has brought new insight into the Moon's volcanic history, suggesting that the volcanic activity might have taken place much sooner than previously believed. Samples of lunar…
Earth Might Gain Another Moon Temporarily as a Small Asteroid Could Begin Orbit It, Claims Study
Earth might gain another Moon, a miniature one, due to a rare phenomenon called gravitational trapping. Carlos de la Fuente Marcos and Raúl de la Fuente Marcos, researchers from Universidad…
Mars’ Long Lost Moon Could Help Explain Its Extreme Terrain, Claims Study
Mars is unlike any other planet in our solar system due to its distinct ellipsoidal shape, having different sizes along all three axes. While it has two tiny moons today,…
Chandrayaan-4 Mission Gets Government Approval, to Bring Back Samples from the Moon
Chandrayaan-4 mission has received approval from the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday. This marks another significant milestone in India's lunar exploration efforts. Unlike previous missions,…
NASA Europa Clipper Mission to Launch on October 10, Will Study Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on track for its scheduled October 10 launch, aiming to explore Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. Scientists believe Europa could be one of the most promising…
Earth’s Temporary Second Moon: Asteroid 2024 PT5’s Two-Month Orbit Explained
An asteroid, about the size of a city bus, will soon become a “mini-moon” as it will get caught in Earth's gravitational pull. Named 2024 PT5, this asteroid is expected…