Chinese scientists discovered naturally occurring few-layer graphene on the Moon's surface, challenging long-held theories about the Moon's formation and offering new insights into its geological evolution.
Chinese probe Chang'e 6 has returned to Earth with samples from the far side of the moon, potentially shedding new light on the moon's formation. The samples could confirm the theory that the moon was created from a collision with a Mars-sized object. China's Chang'e 6 mission is challenging as it landed on the far side of the moon, providing new insights into lunar geology.
Earth may have formed continents, plate tectonics, and the moon due to a collision with Theia, a planetary object the size of Mars, around 4.5 billion years ago.
NASA and its international partners are working on creating a new time scale for the moon due to the faster passage of time on its surface, as a result of the renewed efforts to establish permanent settlements on the moon. This new time scale is crucial for accurate timekeeping and coordination during lunar missions.
China and Russia are expanding their space weapons arsenal, including placing nuclear weapons on the Moon, which poses a threat to global security. Experts warn of potential devastating consequences on everyday life if space weapons are used.
China launches mission to collect lunar samples from far side of the moon as part of renewed space race.
China launches lunar probe to explore far side of the moon, in competition with the U.S. China aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030 and has a sophisticated space exploration program.
China successfully launched Chang'e-6 spacecraft to retrieve new samples from the Moon's far side, part of a mission expected to gather crucial data for future lunar exploration and potentially establish a lunar base by 2045.
China is set to launch the Chang'e-6 lunar mission this week, aiming to return with soil samples from the moon's far side. This mission is part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program, paving the way for future crewed landings and a base on the lunar south pole.
Nasa warns that China may attempt to take over parts of the Moon within a few years, raising concerns about secret military operations disguised as civilian space programs. International tensions could arise as countries and companies explore mining the Moon, with implications for ownership and territorial claims.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee flubs scientific facts during a speech to high schoolers about the eclipse, leading to backlash on social media.
Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee made inaccurate remarks about the moon and sun, claiming the moon is made mostly of gases and it is almost impossible to go near the sun. She faced mockery for her statements.
NASA is working on creating a moon-centric time reference system due to the difference in time caused by the moon's lower gravity. The White House has instructed NASA to collaborate with international agencies to develop this system by 2026.
Roscosmos and China are considering building a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2033, using robots and a space tugboat for transportation. This project is part of a collaboration agreement between the two countries for lunar projects.
An American-made lander that touched down on the moon likely landed on its side, raising questions about the historic mission, leading to setbacks for Intuitive Machines and NASA.
A private U.S. lunar lander successfully landed on the moon but had weak signal initially. It marks the first U.S. moon landing in over 50 years and the first private company to achieve this milestone. The mission faced challenges but ultimately succeeded in transmitting data.