Several issues conspired to bring Athena down, including tough lighting conditions near the moon's south pole.

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"We suggest that the processes which formed the lunar maria several billion years ago are still present and active today." ...

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Russia and China have signed a deal to build a nuclear power plant on the moon, which will power the research station they ...

The moon is not capable of producing its own light, so what we see from Earth is a reflection of the sun's light shining on ...

The Full Flower Moon 2025 rises tonight! The May full moon gets its name from the abundance of wildflowers that spring into ...

The Moon could be the proving ground for humanity’s evolution, however, this new frontier raises complex legal questions.

“Our study shows that the Moon’s interior is not uniform: the side facing Earth (the nearside) is warmer and more geologically active deep down than the far side. This difference is linked to the Moon ...

“Along the way, we will inevitably have the capabilities to return to the Moon and determine the scientific, economic, and ...

The influence of the moon on various aspects of life has been the subject of beliefs and traditions throughout history. One ...

Fifty years ago, the visit of the Apollo 17 spacecraft would be the last time man set foot on the moon. Half a century later, ...