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China is going full throttle in its quest to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, notching several important milestones over the past few months.
By Leonard David published
China is going full throttle in its quest to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, notching several important milestones over the past few months.

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.

Moon photobombs the sun in wild NOAA satellite image | Space photo of the day for Aug. 27, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) saw the moon pass almost directly in front of the sun and captured it on a coronagraph.

What is a blood moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference A blood moon, or total lunar eclipse, turns the moon red — here's what causes it and when to see the next one

South Korea's K-RadCube radiation satellite will hitch a ride on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission
By Andrew Jones published
South Korea's K-RadCube satellite has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its launch toward the moon on the Artemis 2 mission next year.

Moon quiz: For all lunatics
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Think you know Earth's moon? Test your knowledge in a lunar quiz!

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.

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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