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See February's Full Snow Moon light up the night sky around the world (photos)
By Robert Lea published
February's Full Snow Moon may have been the smallest full moon of 2024, but it had a big impact on moon lovers, skywatchers, and astrophotographers across the globe who braved the cold to catch it.
The 1st private moon landing just happened. Is it time for lunar law?
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Moon landings will continue to speckle humanity's future, and scientists are urging discussions of lunar ethics and policy.
Intuitive Machines lands on moon in nail-biting descent of private Odysseus lander, a 1st for US since 1972
By Mike Wall published
The private Odysseus lander touched down near the moon's south pole this evening (Feb. 22), etching its name into the history books with a nail-biting descent.
Here's what just landed on the moon aboard Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander
By Andrew Jones last updated
Intuitive Machines' lander, named Odysseus, will try today (Feb. 22) to become the first private spacecraft ever to touch down softly on the moon. But what is the lander carrying?
Watch Intuitive Machines' private Odysseus lander attempt historic moon landing
By Sharmila Kuthunur last updated
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus probe will attempt a historic landing near the moon's south pole this evening (Feb. 22), and you can watch the action live.
Intuitive Machines moon lander sends home a haunting crater picture ahead of touch down today
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Intuitive Machines Odysseus lander imaged a crater on the moon ahead of its expected landing today. It may soon become the first private lander to touch down on the moon.
What time will Intuitive Machines' private Odysseus probe land on the moon today?
By Tariq Malik last updated
Intuitive Machines will land its private Odysseus IM-1 lander on the moon on Feb. 22. Here's when and how to watch.
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander is aiming for a crater near the moon's south pole. Here's why
By Samantha Mathewson published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus mission is targeting a touchdown near the moon's south pole this week for a historic lunar landing. Why was this location chosen?
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