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A piece of space junk just hit the Moon — and it could unlock lunar secrets

It's likely not from SpaceX as originally reported, but the mysterious piece of junk has captivated spaceflight fans as they watch its journey across the skies.

Inverse

Rocket en route to crash into the Moon finally does just that

And we're still pretty sure China is to blame for this one, not Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Input

The iciest moons in the Solar System could host future life

In this edition of Inverse Daily, decide if you would like to live on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, learn about magnetic nanobots that eat pollution, and more.

Inverse

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Moon crash: Discarded rocket part to hit Moon leaving massive crater, say scientists

The space junk was expected to smash into the far side at around 5,800mph

Evening Standard

Moon crash: Space junk set to hit moon in hours and cause crater, scientists say

The discarded rocket part is what's known as 'space junk' and is predicted to collide with the Moon at 12:25pm on Friday - but experts say the damage will be minor

Daily Mirror

A rocket is going to crash into the Moon – the accidental experiment will shed light on the physics of impacts in space

On March 4, 2022, a lonely, spent rocket booster will smack into the surface of the Moon at nearly 6,000 mph. Once the dust has settled, NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter will move into position to get an up-close view of the smoldering crater and hopefully shed some light on the…

The Conversation

Unmanned spacecraft which gets oxygen from moon rocks could lead to 'lunar village'

The European Space Agency has made an £840,000 deal to make a blueprint for a new machine which extract oxygen from moon rocks meaning the resources would be in place to create lunar villages

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SpaceX Mars City: New study solves a major problem with living off-Earth

New research reveals that electrolysis does work at lower gravitational levels. The findings could support the idea that humans could travel to Mars, use the planet's resources to refuel, and return home.

Inverse

China just discovered strange glass balls on the far side of the Moon

China's Yutu-2 rover spotted odd glass spheres on the far side of the Moon, the latest strange discovery by the rover on the little-explored side of our Moon.

Inverse

China disputes NASA claim its space debris is about to hit moon

China disputed NASA’s claim that debris about to hit the moon originated with one of its exploration programs, the latest disagreement between the nations over their space programs.

Tribune News Service

NASA captures an electrifying supernova remnant in all its glory

In this edition of Inverse Daily, read how NASA’s IXPE observatory is seeing Cassiopeia A, the Chinese rocket that now lives among manmade junk on the Moon, and more.

Inverse

Like sand through an hourglass

On Feb 1, Ulysse Nardin marked the Lunar New Year with the launch of Blast Moonstruck -- a sequel to earlier astronomical timepieces created by engineer and master watchmaker Ludwig Oechslin.

Bangkok Post

From the Archives (February 18, 1972): Tasks of Apollo-17 Lunar Mission

Houston Feb. 17: The United States will end its Apollo moon-landing programme in December with a visit to a lunar mountain valley, it was announced yesterday. The space agency, NASA, said Apollo-17 would be launched on December 6 at the earliest, towards a landing amidst mountainous high lands and dark…

The Hindu

Scientists discover moon-like meteorite craters on Earth

Scientists have discovered a type of crater in Wyoming previously thought impossible on Earth

The Independent UK

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Moon-like craters never seen before on Earth are evidence of massive ancient impact, say scientists

Scientists have discovered a type of crater in Wyoming previously thought impossible on Earth.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rocket Set to Hit Moon Was Built by China, Not SpaceX, Say Astronomers

Astronomy experts say they originally misread the secrets of the night sky last month: it turns out that a rocket expected to crash into the Moon in early March was built by China, not SpaceX. A rocket will indeed strike the lunar surface on March 4, but contrary to what…

Bangkok Post

Rocket set to hit Moon built by China, not SpaceX - astronomers

WASHINGTON: Astronomy experts say they originally misread the secrets of the night sky last month: it turns out that a rocket expected to crash into the Moon in early March was built by China, not SpaceX.

Inverse

Whose rocket is going to hit the Moon? The space debris culprit, revealed

Initially, reports pointed to the SpaceX DSCOVR Falcon 9 launch vehicle impacting the Moon, but revised numbers point toward the China National Space Agency.

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SpaceX Polaris: Everything we know so far about the potentially record-breaking missions

The Polaris program could push SpaceX's private crew missions to new heights. In the missions' reveal, the company hints at a Starship crewed orbital flight and more.

Input

Rocket on collision course with the Moon may belong to China, not SpaceX

The upper stage of a rocket is estimated to smack into our moon in March, but you can't blame Elon Musk (this time).

The Independent UK

Chinese Moon mission provides finer ruler for studying the Solar System

New lunar samples fill in gaps in the record of metor impacts on the Moon, and will provide a more accurate yardstick for studying all the rocky bodies in the inner Solar System.

ABC News

Rocket part set to crash into Moon is from China's Chang'e 5-T1 mission, not Elon Musk's SpaceX

It's not a SpaceX rocket that will crash into the Moon next month, but a piece of a Chinese one that launched in 2014. So why the case of mistaken identity?

Zenger

Getting Ready To Land On The Moon, Again

SpaceIL’s co-founder talks about the Beresheet 1 mission, plans for Beresheet 2; hopes to spark children’s interest in space.

Daily Mirror

When is the next full moon in 2022? Full lunar calendar including dates and peak times

There are 12 full moons to enjoy in 2022. Here is everything you need to know, including dates, nicknames and what time they peak

Inverse

Vitamin D supplements might lower your odds of this one type of disease

In this edition of Inverse Daily, read about the possible health benefits of Vitamin D supplements, the full Snow Moon you need to see this February, and more.

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