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NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
By Mike Wall published
NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, aiming to establish such a power outpost by 2030, according to Politico.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
By Tariq Malik, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

You can design the wheels for NASA's next moon vehicle with the 'Rock and Roll Challenge
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA is calling on the public to help shape the future of lunar exploration by designing the next generation of wheels capable of navigating the moon's harsh terrain.

Moonquakes could pose threat to future lunar bases, scientists say
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
New research suggests moonquakes rooted in ancient fault systems could threaten modern moon missions.

Scientists scan famous 'Earthrise' crater on mission to find alien life in our solar system
By Brandon Specktor published
A large lunar crater featured in the iconic 'Earthrise' photo has just helped the European JUICE spacecraft hone its alien-hunting instruments during a once-in-a-lifetime flyby.

This new 'CosmoCube' moon orbiter could eavesdrop on whispers from the early universe
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
U.K. scientists plan to send a small spacecraft to the moon's far side to detect faint radio signals emitted shortly after the Big Bang.

South Korea wants to build a moon base by 2045
By Mike Wall published
South Korea just laid out its long-term space exploration road map, which features the planned construction of a moon base two decades from now.

Scientists extracted water and oxygen from moon dust using sunlight. Could it work on the lunar surface?
By Keith Cooper published
Soil excavated from the moon could be used to produce oxygen and methane, which could be used by lunar settlers for breathing and for rocket fuel.
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