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By Keith Cooper Published
An autonomous rolling rover that was able to transform from a sphere into a robot successfully explored a small part of the moon in 2024.

By Leonard David Published
Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.

By Mike Wall Published
NASA envisions its moon base covering hundreds of square miles, and hopping scout drones may mark the facility's perimeter. The agency just awarded $1 billion in contracts to get the ball rolling.

By Mike Wall Last updated
NASA will give an update on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) about its plans to build a moon base, and you can watch it live.

By Julian Dossett Published
An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.

By Samantha Mathewson Published
Scientists think permanently shadowed lunar craters offer the perfect foundation for navigation on the moon.
By Stefanie Waldek Published
An ancient impact may have scattered material from deep inside the moon toward NASA's planned Artemis landing sites near the lunar south pole.

By Leonard David Published
The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.
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