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Intuitive Machines' private Odysseus moon lander on track for Feb. 22 lunar landing
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Intuitive Machines moon landing machine is on course to the moon after 2 crucial engine burns in deep space. Lunar orbit insertion will happen on Feb. 21.
Australia seeks public help to design its 1st moon rover, Roo-ver
By Samantha Mathewson published
The Australian Space Agency is building a moon rover called "Roo-ver," slated to launch as early as 2026.
Private Odysseus moon lander beams home 1st photos from space
By Mike Wall published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander has beamed home its first photos from the final frontier, gorgeous selfies that show its home planet in the background.
Uruguay signs Artemis Accords for responsible space exploration
By Andrew Jones published
Uruguay has joined the Artemis Accords, the United States' effort to establish widespread principles to guide space exploration.
See the moon meet up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades tonight
By Robert Lea published
The moon meets up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades on Friday (Feb. 16) as skywatchers get a chance to see lunar landmarks known as the Lunar X and Lunar V.
Private Odysseus lunar lander heads for the moon after SpaceX launch
By Mike Wall published
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander is doing well on its own in deep space after its early-morning launch atop a SpaceX rocket on Thursday (Feb. 15).
China wants to send plants, microbes and lunar resource experiments to the moon in 2028
By Andrew Jones published
China's Chang'e 8 moon mission, which is targeted to launch no earlier than 2028, will carry a small ecosystem and other payloads to test using lunar resources.
Greece signs Artemis Accords for responsible moon exploration
By Andrew Jones published
Greece just became the 35th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a U.S.-led framework for peaceful and responsible moon exploration.
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