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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.

3 powerful solar flares erupt in less than 24 hours, ending weeks of calm on the sun (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Space weather forecasters are watching for faint CMEs that could reach Earth later this week.

On this day in space! Aug. 4, 2007: Phoenix Mars Lander launched to Red Planet
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
It lifted off at about 5:30 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida

Space hurricanes are real — and they wreak more havoc than we thought
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Space hurricanes can shake Earth's magnetic field and scramble satellites without a solar storm in sight.

Mysterious boost to Earth's spin will make Aug. 5 one of the shortest days on record
By Jamie Carter published
A strange shift in Earth's rotation is making our days milliseconds shorter — and scientists are racing to understand why.

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.

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.
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