The Latest Breaking News from Moon

Unplanned impact: NASA says SpaceX rocket debris may hit Moon

In August, parts of a SpaceX rocket are expected to slam into the Moon. The collision was not planned, but experts are monitoring it. Will the impact be visible from Earth?

Euronews · Jul 20

ISRO faces biggest manpower crunch in 25 years as nearly 3 in 10 posts remain vacant amid Gaganyaan, Moon and Mars ambitions

India's space program confronts a widening manpower shortage with nearly three in ten sanctioned posts vacant. Staffing levels have steadily declined, reaching a low point in recent years. This shortfall occurs as ISRO embarks on ambitious missions, including human spaceflight. The Department of Space cites Covid disruptions and recruitment reforms…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

India's space sector takes off as private rocket readies launch

India has sent spacecraft to Mars and the Moon, put hundreds of satellites into orbit and will in the coming days launch its first privately developed orbital-class rocket. - Mars, Moon, Sun, Sea - In 2014, India became the first Asian nation to put a spacecraft into orbit around Mars.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Why the US-China Moon race could turn into a lunar land grab

Sixty years ago, the United States and the Soviet Union were embroiled in a race to the Moon, which the USA won. The 21st-century lunar contest, with China stepping in for the Soviet Union, has many similarities, but key differences.

The Conversation · Jul 13

How long would it take a rocket to get to the moon? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes ​

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

NASA seeks volunteers for year-long Moon and Mars simulation mission: Check eligibility and other details

NASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long simulated deep-space mission. Participants will live and work in a special habitat at Johnson Space Center. This research will study crew adaptation to long-duration spaceflight challenges. The mission supports NASA's Artemis program for lunar and Martian exploration. Findings will enhance future spacecraft design…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

ISRO Chairman Narayanan asks IISc graduates to give back to society, build developed India

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan urged IISc graduates to contribute to India's developed nation status. He emphasized lifelong learning and the opportunities available to today's graduates. India has made significant progress since independence, becoming a major global economy. The nation aims to establish its own space station by 2035 and land…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

China's Tianwen-2 captures first close-up image of Earth's quasi-moon ahead of historic sample mission

China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has reached Kamo'oalewa, a temporary quasi-moon of Earth. The mission faces challenges due to the asteroid's small size and fragile structure. Sample collection will be significantly more difficult than initially anticipated by scientists. Successful sample return would make China the third nation to achieve this feat. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

SpaceX agrees to send half a tonne of equipment to the Moon

Japanese startup ispace will use Starship rocket to deliver 500kg to the lunar surface

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Artemis II astronauts reunite with Orion after record-breaking Moon mission

What comes next for NASA’s Artemis missions after a historic lunar fly-around?

Euronews · Jul 9