China is moving ahead with its goal of a manned lunar landing before the end of the decade while planning new missions to its Tiangong space station this year.

China is exploring the possibility of building a permanent base on the Moon inside natural tunnels formed by ancient lava flows. The Moon’s surface is riddled with millions of craters.

That water would be essential for any future moon base, which would use it for drinking and as rocket fuel. Multiple nations are vying to be the first to the lunar south pole and lay claim to some ...

The race to build the first permanent Moon base is on! With NASA’s Artemis program, China and Russia’s lunar outpost plans, and SpaceX’s vision for long-term lunar habitation, the next ...

On the night of March 13 into March 14, skygazers across North America—along with many other parts of the world—will get the chance to see a total lunar eclipse with a red ghoulish hue.

This could lead to sustainable lunar bases, longer missions, and even a stepping stone for Mars exploration. But beyond its practical applications, this mission taps into something deeper – a human ...

On March 2, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost made history, becoming the first commercial lunar lander to successfully touchdown on the moon’s surface. The groundbreaking lander is wasting no ...

Implications for Lunar Bases and Space Exploration This discovery is timely as nations and private enterprises intensify their efforts to establish permanent lunar bases. Understanding the water’s ...

Researchers are developing cutting-edge solutions that may one day enable permanent lunar bases and even Martian missions. With new developments on the horizon, this mission is a huge step towards ...

Micrometeorites or technical failures could make the Moon-based habitats unsuitable for life, and the astronauts cannot just go into an evac emergency capsule like on the ISS if this happens. They ...