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Whose moon is it anyway? A matching space quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
In this quiz, you’ll test your cosmic knowledge by matching each moon to the planet it calls home.

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.

NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon — a space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
By Michelle L.D. Hanlon published
Recently, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy reportedly suggested a U.S. reactor would be operational on the moon by 2030.

NASA's new sun-studying mission 'PUNCH' attains its final form in Earth orbit
By Monisha Ravisetti published
The four spacecraft of NASA's PUNCH mission have successfully locked in place in Earth orbit.

Blue Origin pitches new 'Mars Telecommunications Orbiter' for Red Planet missions (video)
By Josh Dinner published
Blue Origin has used its Blue Ring spacecraft platform to develop the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter, which the company says could aid future NASA missions to the Red Planet.

Hidden fault beneath Canada could trigger massive earthquake after 12,000 years of silence
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Advanced satellite and lidar mapping has uncovered signs that the Tintina fault in Canada's Yukon may be primed for a powerful earthquake.

NASA's Perseverance rover spies mysterious 'helmet' on Mars (photo)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The medieval-looking "helmet" is the latest addition to Mars' gallery of odd-shaped rocks.

Satellites watch Tropical Storm Erin take shape over the Atlantic Ocean (video)
By Samantha Mathewson published
Forecasters warn Erin may intensify into the season's first major hurricane within days.

New lunar surface simulator in Colorado puts moon machinery to the test
By Leonard David published
A large simulated moonscape built by the Colorado School of Mines is open for business, allowing researchers and companies to test their ideas for lunar rovers, landing pads, mining gear and more.
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