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China's next moonshot: Chang'e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year
China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.
Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026
Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.
Nature carves colossal snowman in Siberia | Space photo of the day for Jan. 2, 2026
Do you want to build a snowman?
Full moon names 2026 (and how they came to be)
Reference The full moon names for each month, why they're named so and what we can expect from these lunar events.
Will Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) be the 'great comet' of 2026?
In late April 2026, a long-period comet will swing through the inner solar system. It will likely be visible with binoculars, and there's a small chance it could be seen with the naked eye.
Space Force shows off snowy new Alaska radar post | Space photo of the day for Jan. 1, 2026
"I am the watcher on the walls."
The race to mine the moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules
There are billions of dollars in it for companies able to kickstart mining operations, even if such returns are still years away.
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories — experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
Why do people often adopt and develop beliefs that lack strong supporting evidence?
