Apollo landers, Neil Armstrong's bootprint and other human artifacts on Moon officially protected by new US law
Who cares what happens to bootprints on the Moon? All humans should. And thankfully the US Congress and president agree.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~9 min
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SpaceX Starship prototype exploded, but it's still a giant leap towards Mars
Starship's groundbreaking design will help it land safely on Mars one day.
Dec. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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Lunar gold rush could create conflict on the ground if we don't act now – new research
Companies and space agencies alike will have to compete for very few useful sites on the Moon.
Dec. 9, 2020 • ~7 min
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Chang'e 5: China launches sample return mission to the Moon – is it winning the new space race?
Some people are nervous about China's growing capabilities when it comes to space exploration.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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Chang'e 5: China to launch sample return mission to the Moon – is it winning the new space race?
Some people are nervous about China's growing capabilities when it comes to space exploration.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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Solar power stations in space could be the answer to our energy needs
How solar power stations in orbit could become a reality in the coming decades.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min
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Water on the Moon: research unveils its type and abundance - boosting exploration plans
Two new studies significantly advance our understanding of water on the Moon and where to find it.
Oct. 26, 2020 • ~8 min
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A 4G network on the Moon is bad news for radio astronomy
Radio telescopes are incredibly sensitive to phone network interference.
Oct. 23, 2020 • ~6 min
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Life on Earth: why we may have the Moon's now defunct magnetic field to thank for it
The Earth's magnetic field was most likely weaker when life evolved on our planet than it is today.
Oct. 15, 2020 • ~5 min
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The Moon and stars are a compass for nocturnal animals – but light pollution is leading them astray
Towns and cities create an orange glow on the horizon at night. It's so widespread that it even disturbs sea creatures.
Aug. 11, 2020 • ~6 min
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