moon
JAXA plans Japans first moon shot in 2018
Posted in Science on 19th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
JAXA has said it will use probes to study the possible use of materials on the moon as well as its environment, which could pave the way for future manned missions.
Multiple studies address riddles of the Moon's origin
Posted in Science on 9th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
The Moon may have been formed by a collision between Earth and an object that was strikingly similar in composition to our own planet.
NASA aims to capture and bring back an asteroid boulder by 2025
Posted in Science on 27th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
In 10 years, our moon many get a tiny new moon.
Aurora shift confirms Ganymede has an ocean
Posted in Science on 23rd Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Shifts in Ganymedes version of the Northern Lights suggest that a saltwater ocean lurks beneath the icy crust of Jupiters largest moon.
Lava tubes could be safe enough for a Moon base
Posted in Science on 19th Mar, 2015
by Alex Muller
Natural tunnels known as lava tubes could safely house permanent bases on the Moon, scientists have said.