Lunar Mission

Extraction of Oxygen from Lunar Soil

NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment. This technology could help establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and enable future colonization. The ability to extract oxygen from lunar soil is crucial ..

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Who is Christina Koch?

In a significant moment for space exploration, astronaut Christina Hammock Koch has been announced as the first woman to circle the Moon. The US space agency, NASA, has declared that Koch will be the mission specialist when four humans board ..

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Rashid Rover

Rashid Rover was launched on December 11 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. What is Rashid Rover? Rashid Rover, the Arab world’s first lunar rover, is named after late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai. This ..

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China discovers new type of mineral on Moon

A new type of crystal was discovered by researchers in China from the near side of the Moon. Key facts The newly discovered crystal was named Changesite-(Y) after the Chinese moon goddess Chang’e. This small and transparent crystal was found ..

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NASA’s Moon landing sites for Artemis III mission

NASA is in full preparation to send its astronauts to moon again. Ths US space agency is currently focusing on the launch of its Artemis I rocket which is scheduled to be launched on August 29, 2022. This rocket is ..

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South Korea’s first spacecraft launched to the moon

South Korea launched its maiden spacecraft to the moon, joining the race with other countries, on August 4, 2022. The South Korean lunar orbiter will inspect the future landing spots. It was launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It ..

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Yutu 2

Yutu – 2 is a Chinese lunar rover that was launched to the moon in Chang’e 4 mission. It was launched in 2018 and it landed on the moon in 2019. Recently, the rover spotted a cube – shaped mystery ..

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Evidence of Solar-Driven Change traced on moon

A study led by scientists at Northern Arizona University has highlighted clues to help in understanding the active lunar surface. Highlights In the study, tiny iron-nanoparticles were found naturally on the Earth and have been found everywhere on the moon. ..

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