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Privatised Moon landings: the two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration

Two commercial spacecraft are scheduled to launch to the Moon early in 2024 under a Nasa initiative called the Commercial Lunar Payload Service CLPS. This programme is intended to kickstart a commercial transportation service that can deliver Nasa experiments and other payloads to the lunar surface.

The Conversation · Jan 2, 2024

Five NASA Space Missions To Look Forward to in 2024

NASA wants to perform these high-profile missions in 2024, to explore our skies, the Moon and the Solar System like never before.

Inverse · Jan 2, 2024

Navajo nation asks Nasa to delay moon launch over plan to bury human remains

Tribe accuses space agency of breaking past commitments to consult over lunar missions

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024

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NASA's Artemis 2: The Moon Mission of a Lifetime!

Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure as NASA's Artemis 2 mission aims to send humans back to the moon. Exciting space developments await in 2022 an...

Artemis 2 moon astronaut says his 1st space launch will feel epic

Canadian Space Agency Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen has never been in space before. But he is getting ready for his 1st launch on NASA's Space Launch System in 2024.

Space · Jan 1, 2024

Full moons of 2024: Names, dates and everything you need to know

Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2024, including dates for supermoons and a two lunar eclipses.

LiveScience · Jan 1, 2024

Want to buy a home telescope? Tips from a professional astronomer to help you choose

While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much more. Seeing Saturn’s rings or the Moon’s craters with your own eyes can be an “oh wow” moment.

The Conversation · Dec 31, 2023

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A Planetary Scientist Reveals the 6 Biggest Space Missions in 2024

Several new missions under NASA’s Artemis plan and Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative will target the Moon.

Inverse · Dec 31, 2023

Space missions slated for launch in 2024

A planetary scientist shares six of the space missions she's most excited to follow this year

Salon · Dec 29, 2023

Six space missions to look forward to in 2024

It’s going to be a bumper time for space missions in 2024 – especially to the Moon, our nearest neighbour. And that’s following on from an already epic 2023.

The Conversation · Dec 29, 2023

Private Peregrine moon lander is stacked on ULA Vulcan rocket ahead of Jan. 8 launch

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander was stacked on the rocket that will launch it to space, with final checks and fueling now completed.

Space · Dec 27, 2023

From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024

The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample from an asteroid and India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission exploring the lunar south pole, and 2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year for space exploration.

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2023

Japan Moon Lander Enters Lunar Orbit

Japan's SLIM space probe entered the Moon's orbit on Monday in a major step towards the country's first successful lunar landing, expected next month.

International Business Times · Dec 25, 2023

The 8 Most Epic Space Fails of 2023

Despite the best efforts of humans, the natural entropy of the space environment and the persnickety nature of rockets still occasionally prevail.

Inverse · Dec 25, 2023

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Inverse · Dec 24, 2023

An Enduring Mystery About Mars’ Smallest Moons Could Finally Be Solved

The origin of two of Mars' smallest moons is a matter of much debate. But this new mission might finally resolve it.

Space · Dec 24, 2023

55 years after Apollo 8's Christmas at the moon, a new Artemis crew readies for launch (exclusive)

Apollo 8 flew three astronauts around the moon in 1968. Artemis 2 plans to run a similar mission in 2024 or so, and the mission commander said the astronauts do see parallels in the two missions.

Space · Dec 21, 2023

Private moon lander's SpaceX launch delayed a month, to February

Intuitive Machines will wait an extra month, until mid-February 2024, to send a private moon lander into space atop a SpaceX rocket.

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023

Can seabirds hear their way across the ocean? Our research suggests so

Animals cover astonishing distances when they are looking for food. While caribou, reindeer and wolves clock up impressive mileage on land, seabirds are unrivalled in their travelling distances. Arctic terns travel from the Arctic to Antarctica and back as part of their annual migration. Wandering albatrosses (Diomedea exulans) fly the…

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Space · Dec 19, 2023

Pew! Pew! Pew! NASA's 1st successful two-way laser experiment is a giant leap for moon and Mars communications

NASA has completed its first laser link with an in-orbit laser relay system, marking a significant advancement in space communication technology.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

The longstanding mystery of Mars’ moons – and the mission that could solve it

the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will launch a mission, named “Martian Moon eXploration”, to Phobos and Deimos in September 2024. The mission will be carried by a newly designed rocket, the H-3, which is still under development.

International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023

From The Israel-Hamas War To The Moon Race: Events That Defined 2023

From Hamas's brutal attacks in Israel and the fierce retribution it provoked to the kiss that sparked a revolt in Spanish football, here are 10 events that marked a tumultuous 2023: - Israel-Hamas war - On October 7, hundreds of Hamas gunmen pour across the border from Gaza, killing around…

Inverse · Dec 18, 2023

The 12 Best Space Images of 2023

Here are our picks for the 12 best space images of the year.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

China’s space programme: Five things to know

Since the December 14, 2013 landing, China has built a crewed space station, sent a robotic rover to Mars and become the first nation to make a controlled landing on the far side of the Moon.

International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023

China's Space Programme: Five Things To Know

When Chang'e-3 became the first Chinese craft to land on the Moon 10 years ago, it kicked off nationwide celebrations -- and a decade of major successes for a rapidly accelerating space programme.

LiveScience · Dec 13, 2023

Humans are changing the moon's surface so much it's entered a new geological era, scientists say

Researchers hope their proposal of declaring a new geological era on the moon — the Lunar Anthropocene — will encourage discussion around human impact and help preserve important cultural artifacts such as footprints and rover tracks.

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