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Five in final stretch of Moon race

Posted in Science on 25th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller

To stand a chance of winning the $20m top purse, however, the teams will need to leave Earth by 31 December.

Moon and Mars in China's five-year space plan

Posted in Science on 29th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

Mars and the far side of the Moon are on the itinerary for China's National Space Administration (CNSA), according to a new white paper released this week.

Grail satellite indicates lava tubes on the moon would be ideal sites for moon colonies

Posted in Science on 21st Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

These natural tunnels provide protection from cosmic ray radiation, meteorites, micrometeorites, and ejecta from impacts.

Moon Express targets trips to the moon at $10,000 per person by 2026

Posted in Business on 5th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

If all goes well in the space tourism economy, tourists will be able to book a flight to the moon within the next decade.

Moon village concept attracts worldwide support

Posted in Science on 3rd Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

European Space Agency says proposals for permanent lunar outpost have generated international interest.