Moon Stories

On a stark, barren landscape of dark grey rocks and dust, a smiling person dressed in rain gear and warm layers holds a clipboard under her arm.

NASA’s Artemis II Crew Uses Iceland Terrain for Lunar Training

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At first glance, it seems like a scene from an excursion on the Moon’s surface…except the people are in hiking gear, not spacesuits.

Article12 hours ago

NASA to Develop Lunar Time Standard for Exploration Initiatives 

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NASA will coordinate with U.S. government stakeholders, partners, and international standards organizations to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) following a policy directive from the White House in April. The agency’s Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) program is leading efforts…

Article2 days ago
In the foreground is a figure kneeling on a light grey surface, examining or holding something that is sifting through their gloved left hand. The person is wearing a spacesuit and a big, boxy backpack. A reflective visor that catches and reflects bright light, possibly from the Sun, draws the viewers eye. The background is black. In the distance, mechanical equipment or structures are visible, including a small and simple vehicle.

9 Phenomena NASA Astronauts Will Encounter at Moon’s South Pole

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Out-of-this-world phenomena NASA astronauts will experience at the Moon's south polar region.

Article3 days ago

Gateway Space Station in 3D

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Immerse yourself in the future of deep space science exploration and download a 3D model of Gateway. Click, drag, and explore the exterior of the lunar space station from multiple angles. International teams of astronauts will use Gateway, humanity’s first…

Article3 days ago

Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

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Learn about the handy device NASA is developing to help astronauts rehydrate their meals aboard the Gateway Lunar Space Station during the ambitious Artemis IV mission.

Article1 week ago

Gateway: Energizing Exploration

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Discover the cutting-edge technology powering Gateway, humanity’s first lunar space station.

Article3 weeks ago
At twilight, a full moon rises over a broad river with vegetated banks. The Moon appears peach-colored in a dim pink-and-blue sky.

Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered

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The Moon of August 30-31, 2023, is a full moon, a supermoon, and a blue moon. Here's what it all means.

Article4 weeks ago
NASA’s VIPER robotic Moon rover is shown in a clean room at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Two of its wheels are visible in this image. It is shown on a white floor in front of a white wall next to the NASA "meatball" logo. On the the floor there is yellow-and-black tape surrounding the rover.

NASA Explores Industry, Partner Interest in Using VIPER Moon Rover

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As part of its commitment to a robust, sustainable lunar exploration program for the benefit of all, NASA issued a Request for Information Friday to seek interest from American companies and institutions in conducting a mission using the agency’s VIPER…

Article1 month ago
In the foreground is a textured expanse of grey, with the center bleached out by light. The background is black. A yellow box sits slightly right of center, tipped slightly to the left.

NASA, JAXA Bounce Laser Beam Between Moon’s Surface and Lunar Orbit

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NASA’s LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) has twice transmitted a laser pulse to a cookie-sized retroreflector aboard JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) SLIM lander on the Moon and received a return signal. As LRO passed 44 miles above SLIM (Smart Lander…

Article2 months ago

Earth to Gateway: Electric Field Tests Enhance Lunar Communication

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Learn how engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center are using electric field testing to optimize communications for the Gateway space station that will support Artemis exploration of the Moon.

Article2 months ago