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NASA fears China controls the Moon
Recently, NASA warned that China may be preparing for a campaign to control the Moon in the coming years.
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America tested robots operating on the Moon
Scientists are conducting tests that will allow the four-legged Spirit robot to move across rough terrain, simulating the harsh conditions of the Moon and Mars.
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The US reaffirmed its intention to send the first Japanese astronaut to the Moon
US President Joe Biden on April 10 once again affirmed his plan to send the first Japanese astronaut to the Moon within the framework of the Artemis lunar exploration pr…
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NASA spacecraft captured the moment the Korean ship flew in the opposite direction
NASA's lunar probe captured the moment Danuri, a South Korean spacecraft operating in a nearly parallel orbit, whizzed by.
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Eclipses revolutionized science
A total solar eclipse is not only a notable astronomical event but also plays a large role in leading to many important discoveries.
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NASA took on the task of establishing standard time on the Moon
The head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has proposed to NASA a plan to establish Lunar Time Coordination (LTC) by the end of 2026.
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Japan's 'lander' achieved the feat of surviving the second night on the Moon
The SLIM ship continues to surprise the scientific community with its ability to overcome one challenge after another.
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In 2026, astronauts will bring crops to the Moon
Research on plant growth is one of three experiments that Artemis 3 Program astronauts plan to deploy on the Moon.
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The Odysseus ship 'sleeps forever' on the Moon after its historic landing
Intuitive Machines announced that the unmanned lander Odysseus was unable to do so
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Efforts to protect the Moon's surface from mining and experimental activities
Over the past two decades, research on the Moon has revealed the rich resources on Earth's natural satellite.
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What are the mysterious '59' black spots on the Moon? The Chang'e 4 train revealed the unexpected truth
Four mysterious black spots on the surface of the Moon were first discovered in 1959, leading many to suspect an alien base. What is the truth?
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Can plants 'live' on the Moon?
For the first time, plants grown above ground can germinate and grow in soil taken from the Moon in a landmark test just published.
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NASA is about to study the mysterious rock dome on the Moon
NASA will control the probe to explore the rock dome made of magma on the Moon that has a different structure from the surrounding area.
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Scientists successfully planted germinating plants on the Moon's soil
Researchers at the University of Florida (USA) have successfully grown Arabidopsis thaliana on lunar soil that was brought back to Earth by the Apollo astronauts.
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New discovery of space weather through samples from the Moon
Samples from the Moon brought back by China's Chang'e-5 probe have helped researchers better understand the impact of latitude on space weather.