Tag: Moon
Earth is getting a tiny new mini-moon. It won’t be the first (or the last)
A large space rock will be temporarily captured by Earth’s gravity throughout October and November.
Supermoons are boring – here are 5 things in the sky worth your time
What’s so special about a supermoon? Hardly anything. There are better things to observe in the night sky, according to a professional astronomer.
China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together
China’s Change'6 is going to explore the Moon’s far side and bring back precious lunar soil for scientists to study.
The US just returned to the Moon after more than 50 years. How big a deal is it, really?
A private company has successfully delivered cargo to the Moon’s surface for the first time. Here’s what that means for future space exploration.
You can pay to have your ashes buried on the moon. Just because you can doesn't mean you should
Sending human ashes and personal mementoes to the Moon is now possible, but it opens up a maze of legal and ethical conundrums.
Meteors, supermoons, a comet and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2024
In 2024 we will see meteor showers, Saturn disappearing behind the Moon, and – if we’re lucky – a comet bright enough to see with the naked eye.
Almost half of Moon missions fail. Why is space still so hard?
Space missions are still difficult, dangerous and risky – but it’s still early days in the human journey beyond our planet.
Russia has declared a new space race, hoping to join forces with China. Here's why that's unlikely
China has made significant advances in space exploration on its own steam. It doesn’t need a partnership with Russia.
