Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon – the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions
Japan is one of several countries that weren’t part of the space race of the 1950s and 1960s looking toward the Moon. They’ve now become the 5th country to have landed on its surface.
Mariel Borowitz, Associate Professor of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology •
conversation
Jan. 21, 2024 • ~6 min
Jan. 21, 2024 • ~6 min
Earth isn't the only planet with seasons, but they can look wildly different on other worlds
You might hate winter, but at least you know what to expect every year. Other planets have wobbly axes that lead to wild, unpredictable seasons.
Gongjie Li, Assistant Professor of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology •
conversation
Jan. 10, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 10, 2024 • ~8 min
Privatised Moon landings: the two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration
The Peregrine and Nova-C landers are due to carry out valuable science at two diverse lunar locations.
Ian Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University •
conversation
Jan. 2, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 2, 2024 • ~8 min
From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024
Expect lots of space missions to launch this coming year, with exciting new science to follow.
Ali M. Bramson, Assistant Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University •
conversation
Dec. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Dec. 26, 2023 • ~9 min
Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon -- 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions
Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the Moon made 2023 a big year for lunar exploration, and future years will come with even more discoveries.
Mary Magnuson, Assistant Science Editor •
conversation
Dec. 12, 2023 • ~8 min
Dec. 12, 2023 • ~8 min
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