Tag: moon

The night of Tuesday, September 17, 2024, promises a celestial spectacle. Not only will it be a Super moon, but it will...

In a groundbreaking endeavour, Japan is gearing up to etch its name in lunar history with the highly anticipated lunar touchdown scheduled for January 19. This makes the first-ever attempt to land a spacecraft on the Moon in 2024.

Explore the groundbreaking discovery of solar-wind hydrogen in lunar samples by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. This revelation opens the door to utilizing lunar water as a crucial resource for future space missions.

In an audacious leap forward for lunar exploration, an advanced thermal imaging camera crafted by the University of Oxford's Department of Physics is poised to play a pivotal role in NASA's forthcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission, slated for a 2024 liftoff. This mission endeavours to chart the distribution of diverse water forms adorning the lunar terrain, unravelling the enigmatic lunar water cycle and paving the way for upcoming human endeavours.

In a significant step towards the impending Moon landing of Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a triumphant milestone on the early morning of August 16. The space agency flawlessly executed the fifth and ultimate orbit reduction manoeuvre, marking a pivotal accomplishment as the mission approaches its lunar destination.

Chandrayaan-3, the follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2, is scheduled for launch from Sriharikota, marking India's journey to become the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon's surface. Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights India's rise in space expertise and collaborations with other nations. The mission aims to demonstrate India's capability in safe landing, rover exploration, and in-situ scientific experiments on the lunar surface. The spacecraft will utilize the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 developed by ISRO.

On the nights of March 25 through 30, alongside the Moon, watch for the spectacular parade of Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, and...

NASA is for making history by sending first humans to explore the region near the lunar South Pole. The Space Agency will...

First in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration, scientists from the University of Florida have grown plants in...