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Apollo moon rocks may have finally solved an old lunar mystery
By Stefanie Waldek published
A new analysis of Apollo moon samples reveals insight into the history of the lunar magnetic field.

What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
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 2026.

What's the point of a space station around the moon?
By Berna Akcali Gur published
Is an orbiting space station necessary to achieve lunar objectives, including scientific ones?

AI helps find new clues in the 60-year search for Luna 9, the 1st successful moon lander
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Scientists may have narrowed down the landing site of the Soviet Union's Luna 9, which in 1966 became the first spacecraft to touch down softly on the moon.

Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new idea
By Leonard David published
Elon Musk isn't the first person to propose the use of mass drivers on the moon. He's following in the footsteps of space visionary Gerard O'Neill, who floated the idea back in 1974.

Chinese astronauts film music video in space to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026
By Brett Tingley published
China's Shenzhou 21 crew rang in the Year of the Horse with an impressive celebration aboard the nation's Tiangong Space Station that included filming a music video.

China aces test of next-gen lunar capsule and rocket in effort to land humans on moon before NASA (video)
By Mike Wall published
China just took another step toward landing astronauts on the moon, acing a key abort test with its Mengzhou crew capsule and pulling off a soft splashdown with the returning rocket.

A city on the moon: Why SpaceX shifted its focus away from Mars
By Mike Wall published
Just 13 months after declaring the moon "a distraction," Elon Musk has announced that Earth's nearest neighbor is now the focus of SpaceX's settlement plans. What changed?
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!


