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Want to Fly to the Moon? US to Approve First Private Moon Mission for 2017

Jun 07, 2016 06:30 AM EDT

Private space company Moon Express is on the brink of obtaining a crucial approval from the US where the company aims to land a scientific package on lunar soil.

This composite image made from nine frames shows the International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, as it transits the moon at roughly five miles per second, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, Woodford, VA.

Asteroids Not Comets Brought Water to the Moon 4.5 Billion Years Ago

Ana Verayo |

Jun 01, 2016 07:36 AM EDT

A new analysis of lunar rocks reveal how water on the moon was delivered by asteroids and not comets, revealing more clues about the formation of the solar system.

Using data from the LAMP instrument aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, a Southwest Research Institute-led team of scientists discovered two geologically young craters — one (right) 16 million, the other (left) between 75 and 420 million, years old —

Two New Craters Revealed on 'Dark Side of the Moon'

Ana Verayo |

May 25, 2016 07:55 AM EDT

NASA scientists reveal two "newly formed" impact craters on the other side of the moon, revealing clues about the solar system's evolution.

Fallen Astronaut Memorial on the Moon Omits Name of first African- American Astronaut

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

May 24, 2016 07:18 AM EDT

No African-American astronaut has yet set foot on the Moon.

NASA Moves Up First Launch of SLS/Orion to Sept. 2018

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

May 11, 2016 09:44 AM EDT

The first SLS mission is designated Exploration Mission 1 or EM-1.

China to launch its probe on the dark side of the moon

China to Land Probe on Dark Side of the Moon in 2018

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 15, 2016 12:54 PM EST

China is set to make another major leap in space exploration following an announcement that the country will land its first ever probe on the dark side of the moon in 2018. China's State of Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense revealed on Thursday the country will send the Chang'e-4 probe to the moon in two years.

A unique glimpse of the Earth rising above the moon's lunar surface

Don't Miss NASA's Stunning Photos of Earth Above the Moon

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 19, 2015 08:44 AM EST

From the white swirls of clouds, the azure sky, ocean radiating sapphire to the nearly liquid lunar surface... Who would dare miss to see NASA's newly released photos of the Earth?

Rare Full Moon Will Appear This Christmas Since 1977

Ana Verayo |

Dec 13, 2015 10:32 AM EST

After 38 years, a rare full moon will be shining on Christmas eve since 1977.

Supermoon, Moon, Earth, Eclipse, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Spectacular Show on Sunday Night

Daphne Planca |

Sep 24, 2015 04:13 PM EDT

A total lunar eclipse will share the show with a so-called supermoon on Sunday night or Monday morning, depending on your location.

Why Blue Moon Is Not Just About The Moon’s Color

Staff Reporter |

Jul 30, 2015 10:46 AM EDT

This Friday, something rare is about to happen that you'll find yourself uttering, "One in a blue moon." And indeed, a phenomenon that's literally about a blue moon is going to happen.

Neil Armstrong Spacesuit To Be Rescued By Smithsonian Kickstarter

Roguero Caler |

Jul 22, 2015 09:29 AM EDT

A rescue operation for Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit — this is Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s latest project. Smithsonian’s Kickstarter primarily aims to preserve the spacesuit Armstrong used when he first landed on the moon.

China Plans Spaceprobe Landing On Moon's Dark Side

Cybelle Go |

May 20, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Wu Weiren, the chief engineer for China's Lunar Exploration stated that the country has plans for Chang'e 4 probe to makes its descent on the moon's 'dark side', according to an interview with Chinese Central Television.

New Horizon Photograhps Pluto's Entire Moon Family

Marco Foronda |

May 14, 2015 09:44 AM EDT

The spacecraft was able to create an animated sequence of five 10-second observations from a distance of more than 55 million miles (88 million kilometers).