Moon
Water on the Moon and Much, Much More: Latest LCROSS Results
[/caption] A year ago, NASA successfully slammed a spent Centaur rocket into Cabeus Crater, a permanently shadowed region at the…
Why Can We See the Moon During the Day?
Due to the Moon's being the closest object to Earth, and the nature of its orbit, it can sometimes become…
Flying to the Moon — From the Space Station?
[/caption] Last month the International Space Station partner agencies met to discuss the continuation of space station operations into the…
Moon Balloon Has Mostly Successful Test Flight
[/caption] A Romanian team aiming to send a rocket to the Moon via balloon successfully launched a test flight of…
A Rainbow Across the Moon
[/caption] Even though it is not the mind-blowing experience of a double rainbow all the way across the sky, seeing…
China Launches Second Moon Mission
China successfully launched their second robotic mission, Chang'E-2, to the Moon. A Long March 3C rocket blasted off from Xichang…
The Moon’s South Pole as You’ve Never Seen it Before
[/caption] The lunar South Pole – a land of craters, shadows, intrigue and science! This wide-angle mosaic of the South…
Astrophysics From the Moon
Many astronomers feel that the Moon would be an excellent location for telescopes, -- both on the surface and in…
The Moon in Stunning Wide Angle
[/caption] Here’s a look at the Moon in a way we’ve never quite seen it before: a close up, but…
Water on the Moon Could be Bad News for Future Lunar Astronomy
[/caption] The recent discovery of water on the Moon may have a serious impact on future plans for lunar based…