These names come from the mythology and folklore stories of many different cultures. The IAU has strict requirements for the ...
Time on the Moon passes slightly faster than on Earth—a phenomenon rooted in Einstein's theory of general relativity. This ...
In 2025, we will see 12 full moons, three supermoons, and two lunar eclipses. Here are the dates for all of them.
Venturi Astrolab's Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover protoype has been tested on the desert sands of Death ...
A panel of experts has picked seven finalists for the name of asteroid (164207) 2004 GU9, a "quasi-moon" of Earth. You can vote for your favorite through Jan. 1, 2025.
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Through advanced autonomy testbed programs, NASA is setting the groundwork for one of its top priorities—the search for signs ...
Another month is upon us, and the StormTracker 59 team is here to share a few neat celestial events taking place in our ...
In a pinch-himself moment, Peter Teale has made WA centre stage – again – in man’s second mission to the moon.
The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission, set to launch from India, will demo precise formation flying by two satellites ...
Orbital manufacturing. Private space stations. Moon buggies. Exploring Mars. All are there, alongside the more humdrum (if more reliably profitable) businesses of building and servicing satellites.