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lunar-missions
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news.sky.comworld1 day ago
NASA considers sending spare nuclear-powered rover to the moon
The space agency is evaluating whether to repurpose an engineering model of its Mars Perseverance rover for lunar operations. Officials also announced four additional Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions scheduled for late 2028.
screenrant.comworld13 days ago
NASA Awards $590 Million for Four Lunar Delivery Missions to Three Companies
NASA will pay three companies to deliver cargo to the moon under Phase 1 of its lunar settlement plans. The contracts cover four missions and form part of a $10 billion effort expected to run through 2028. Cnn reported the announcement on Tuesday.
ABC Newsscience30 days agoUpdated
NASA Names Four Astronauts for 2027 Artemis III Moon Mission
The agency selected a crew of three Americans and one Italian for the first crewed lunar landing under the current program. The mission will launch in 2027 aboard the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket.
en.antaranews.comtechnology47 days ago
NASA Outlines Three-Phase Plan for Lunar South Pole Base
NASA released a roadmap and concept images for building a sustained human presence near the lunar South Pole. The plan divides development into three phases running from robotic missions through 2029 to continuous crewed operations after 2032.
The Vergeworld47 days ago
NASA Outlines Three Robotic Missions to Begin Moon Base Construction
NASA announced three uncrewed lunar missions scheduled for later this year to scout landing sites and test equipment ahead of a planned crewed landing in 2028. The flights form the first phase of a multi-year effort to establish a permanent base at the Moon’s south pole.
spacenews.comworld48 days ago
NASA Awards Contracts for Two Lunar Rovers
NASA announced contracts on Tuesday to develop two rovers that will support astronauts at a planned lunar base. The awards form part of the agency's ongoing program to establish a sustained presence on the Moon.
app.buzzsumo.comscience48 days ago
NASA Selects Lunar Outpost for Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services Contract
NASA awarded Lunar Outpost a task order under its Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contract. The award covers development of the Pegasus crewed lunar terrain vehicle for Artemis program operations.
techjuice.pkscience58 days ago
Researchers Propose Slightly More Fuel-Efficient Lunar Routes via Earth-Moon L1
Researchers analysed 30 million trajectories and found that approaching Lagrange Point L1 from the moonward side saves 58.8 metres per second in velocity compared with earlier routes. The path keeps spacecraft visible from Earth and allows 13-day stays for potential tourist excha…
cnbc.comscience80 days ago
Artemis II Mission Loses Contact with Earth During Lunar Flyby After Capturing Earth View
NASA photographed Earth partially hidden by the Moon through the Orion spacecraft window during the Artemis II mission on April 6, 2026. Industry leaders predict humans living on the Moon by the end of the 2020s amid growing investments and U.S. budget requests for space. SpaceX…
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White House Announces NASA Plan for Nuclear Reactors on Moon and in Orbit
The White House has directed NASA to collaborate with the Departments of Defense and Energy on developing nuclear reactors for the moon's surface and orbit. The initiative aims to provide sustained power for future space missions. Technologies are targeted to produce at least 20…
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Artemis II Mission Draws Interest from Young People in Space Science
The Artemis II mission has generated attention among younger generations unfamiliar with the Apollo moon program. Most of the world's population was born after the Apollo era. The mission represents a new effort to return humans to the moon.