The moon

You could help NASA track its Artemis 2 astronauts' trip around the moon in 2026

By Elizabeth Howell published 9 September 25

As part of the Artemis 2 astronaut moon mission launching no earlier than 2026, NASA is asking volunteers to test alternative forms of deep-space tracking.

The race back to the moon: What if China lands its astronauts first?

By Andrew Jones published 9 September 25

"The country that lands on the moon first will shape the rules of engagement in space for decades to come."

US in real danger of losing the moon race to China, experts tell Senate

By Josh Dinner published 4 September 25

A Senate Commerce Committee hearing sounded the alarm over the U.S.-China moon race, emphasizing American dominance off Earth as the backdrop for NASA’s next funding authorization.

NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030 – choosing where is tricky

By Clive Neal published 31 August 25

NASA plans to prioritize the fission reactor as power necessary to extract and refine lunar resources.

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 27 August 25

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.

Moon photobombs the sun in wild NOAA satellite image | Space photo of the day for Aug. 27, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 27 August 25

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) saw the moon pass almost directly in front of the sun and captured it on a coronagraph.

South Korea's K-RadCube radiation satellite will hitch a ride on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission

By Andrew Jones published 20 August 25

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.

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 14 August 25

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 13 August 25

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.