The moon

Could the moon ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz

By Leonard David published 28 April 26

The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.

NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it'

By Leonard David published 27 April 26

NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project.

A peek at the far side of the moon | Space photo of the day for April 20, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 20 April 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts captured a unique image of the moon's "dark side" during their historic April 2026 flyby.

The moon's oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That's good news for future astronauts

By Keith Cooper published 14 April 26

New research shows that craters near the moon's south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice.

Future Artemis missions could use fiber-optic cables to monitor moonquakes

By Samantha Mathewson published 24 March 26

Fiber-optic cables on the moon could detect moonquakes, offering a simpler way to study lunar activity and support future Artemis missions.

US lawmakers call for a permanent moon base. Will it ever happen?

By Leonard David published 12 March 26

The impetus for establishing a "Lunar Surface Moon Base" is that America is in a space race with China.

China's 1st moon astronauts could land in Rimae Bode, a 'geological museum' on the lunar near side

By Andrew Jones published 9 March 26

A new study highlights the volcanic Rimae Bode region as a scientifically promising destination for China's first crewed moon landing mission, which the nation wants to achieve by 2030.

Making hummus on the moon? Scientists just grew chickpeas in simulated lunar dirt

By Keith Cooper published 5 March 26

Tests involving growing chickpea plants in lunar regolith treated with vermicompost and fungi yielded harvestable crops — but are they edible?

Apollo moon rocks may have finally solved an old lunar mystery

By Stefanie Waldek published 27 February 26

A new analysis of Apollo moon samples reveals insight into the history of the lunar magnetic field.