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As the US and China race to the Moon, these loopholes in space law could cause conflict

Outer space is infinite, but that hasn’t stopped humans trying to impose their laws on it. There are more ways for people to travel to space than ever before, and the next few decades are likely to see the US and China sending humans to the Moon again.

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A total eclipse of the Moon, Saturn’s rings ‘disappear’, meteors and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2025

In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always exciting events to look out for in the sky. The year 2025 is no exception and has its fair share of such events.

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India launches satellites for space docking test key to future moon missions

Only the US, Russia and China have successfully demonstrated space-docking technology so far

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Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon. But should we? 4 questions to consider

By the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the Moon.

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These Are The Most Exciting Space Missions Coming In 2025

From exploring the Moon to revealing mysteries of the solar system, space agencies around the world are gearing up for an exciting year of launches and flybys.

Inverse

Moon rock donated to Ireland by Apollo astronauts was destroyed by fire

A priceless piece of lunar rock given to Ireland following a Nasa mission was lost in a fire at Dunsink Observatory, newly released records show.

Evening Standard

NASA’s micro-mission Lunar Trailblazer will make macro-measurements of the lunar surface in 2025

NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission is slated to return astronauts to the Moon no sooner than April 2026. Astronauts were last on the Moon in 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission.

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I tried an entry-level AI telescope and all I learned is that tech doesn’t make everything better

The BeaverLAB Finder is an entry-level AI telescope, and while it isn’t stellar, it’s a small step for child-kind

TechRadar

From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025

In 2024, space exploration dazzled the world.

The Conversation

The Moon Might be Older Than We Previously Thought

A physicist, a chemist and a mathematician dive into the science behind the age of the moon.

Inverse

NASA delays Artemis missions again. What could this mean for the moon, Mars and space leadership?

NASA has pushed its first two crewed Artemis moon missions back to 2026 and 2027, and the move could have big ramifications.

Space

Interactive: What Earth’s 4.54 billion-year history would look like in a single year

As a kid, it was tough for me to grasp the massive time scale of Earth’s history. Now, with nearly two decades of experience as a geologist, I think one of the best ways to understand our planet’s history and evolution is by condensing the entire timeline into a single…

The Conversation

The moon may be older than we thought

A new study suggests the moon is much older — here’s why

Salon

The Moon might be older than scientists previously thought − a new study shines light on its history

A physicist, a chemist and a mathematician walk into a bar. It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but in my case, it was the start of an idea that could reshape how scientists think about the history of the Moon.

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Astronomers’ world-first discovery: twin stars trapped in galactic black hole orbit

At the centre of the Milky Way is a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*. It is roughly 27,000 light years from Earth and 23.5 million kilometres in diameter.

Space

Japanese company ispace plans to land helium-3 mining missions on the moon

Japanese company ispace signs agreement with Magna Petra for lunar collaboration and resource mining on future missions to the moon.

Space

The moon's oldest crater is super round - and that's great news for NASA's Artemis astronauts

Scientists have found that the moon's oldest crater is rounder than we thought, which may mean future moon astronauts in the region could find and study rocks from deep within the moon's mantle or crust.

International Business Times

NASA Delays Mission To Send Humans Back To Moon: 'Technically Challenging'

NASA announced updates to its Artemis Moon missions, which will delay the Artemis II crewed flight to April 2026 and Artemis III to 2027.

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NASA delays Artemis 2 moon mission to 2026, Artemis 3 astronaut landing to mid-2027

NASA has delayed the planned launch of its Artemis 2 crewed moon mission to April 2026, allowing more time to prep its Orion capsule.

The Independent UK

Nasa says Artemis mission to Moon will be substantially delayed as it reveals details of spacecraft problem

Nasa says its Artemis mission to put astronauts back on the Moon will be further delayed.

The Conversation

Trump may cancel Nasa’s powerful SLS Moon rocket – here’s what that would mean for Elon Musk and the future of space travel

Since Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, rumours and speculation have circulated that Nasa’s giant Moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS), could be under threat. The rocket is one of several key elements needed for the US space agency’s Artemis programme, which aims to return humans to the Moon for…

Salon

Uranus is much weirder than we thought

One of Uranus's moons likely has an ocean while the composition of the planet itself is more bizarre than we knew

Inverse

5 Years Ago, Apple's Best Sci-Fi Show Beat Marvel to the Punch

In 'For All Mankind,' Season 1, the episode "Hi Bob" changed everything. But is this actually the 'WandaVision' trick done better?

The Independent UK

Earth parts ways with its temporary ‘second moon’

This may not be the last time we encounter this space rock

LiveScience

China reveals secrets of 1st sample taken from the far side of the moon — and it contains a volcanic surprise

Active volcanoes were erupting on the far side of the moon 2.8 billion years ago, the first lunar samples returned from the far side reveal.

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