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SpaceX's Starship will fly Lunar Outpost's rover to the moon

By Mike Wall published

Lunar Outpost has picked SpaceX's Starship vehicle to launch its new moon rover and land the wheeled vehicle on the moon.

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Humanoid robot may fly on China's Chang'e 8 moon mission in 2028

By Andrew Jones published

China's Chang'e 8 mission to test resource technologies at the moon's south pole is taking shape — and may even include a humanoid form.

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First quilter in space challenges students, crafters to stitch the moon

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Ten years after launching a patchwork of stars from her place in space, Karen Nyberg is calling for quilters to create the moon. The "Lunar Quilt Block Challenge" is now accepting quilt squares.

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An image of the Chang'e 6 lander on the lunar surface at the far side of the moon

China's space agency brought the 1st lunar far side samples to Earth this year — here's what's next

By Andrew Jones published

China has opened up the first round of applications for researchers who wish to use some of the Chang'e 6 lunar far side samples for research.

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Chile and Cyprus join Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration

By Mike Wall published

Chile and Cyprus have signed the Artemis Accords, bringing the number of nations in the moon-exploration coalition to 47.

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New study of Apollo 16 moon samples reveals hidden lunar history

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

Soil-like pebbles in moon samples brought home by Apollo 16 astronauts have revealed new details about lunar history.

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To land safely on Mars and the moon, we may need to measure dust

By Sharmila Kuthunur published

A new radar instrument designed to measure nearby dust and debris could make spacecraft landings on the moon and Mars safer.

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illustration of two astronauts working on the surface of the moon, with earth in the background

US and China will need to discuss moon mission plans, NASA chief predicts

By Andrew Jones published

NASA and China will need to discuss exchanges of data and mission plans as the two sides move to build sustainable presences on the moon, according to NASA chief Bill Nelson.

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graphic showing 45 small flags beneath the words "artemis accords," with the moon in the background

Estonia joins Artemis Accords as moon-exploration coalition agrees to continue outreach efforts

By Andrew Jones published

The nations signed up to the Artemis Accords are looking to spread the word on common principles and best practices on exploring outer space.

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A large bright full moon hangs central in a starry black sky.

What's inside the moon? Gravity measurements suggest a layer of molten rock

By Conor Feehly published

In between the moon's solid core and external surface may swirl a partially molten layer of rock.

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