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Water distribution near moon’s south pole mapped using NASA SOFIA data

Data from NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) was used to create a water distribution map of the ...
PRIMETIMER

Robotic explorers are laying the groundwork for humans to live on the moon and Mars

Scientists explain how robotic missions are helping prepare for human travel to the moon and Mars, focusing on radiation, water mapping, lunar dust, and space weather planning ...
KOB 4

Sandia National Labs tests rover for moon mission

New Mexico scientists are contributing to a groundbreaking NASA mission with a rover designed to search for water on the moon ...
Astronomy

Why NASA is targeting the Moon’s south pole for Artemis

The lunar south pole is emerging as a critical destination for international space exploration, driven by the prospect of discovering water resources and advancing scientific understanding, all ...
Space.com

Can we find water ice on the moon? Only if we know where to look, scientists say

"What we need is definitive measurements of the ice content." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Earth's moon is a treasure trove of ...
Fast Company

Where on the moon NASA places its nuclear reactor isn’t simple

Apart from the geopolitical importance, there are other reasons why this move is critically important. A source of nuclear energy will be necessary for visiting Mars, because solar energy is weaker ...

2026 will be the year NASA astronauts fly around the moon again — if all goes to plan

The Artemis II mission, which could launch as early as February, is expected to send four astronauts on a trip to the moon, ...
Gizmodo

NASA Couldn’t Get Its Rover to the Moon, So Blue Origin Will Do It Instead

NASA’s water-hunting lunar rover was given a second chance to reach the surface of the Moon. Blue Origin will deliver VIPER to the Moon on an upcoming lunar lander mission, resurrecting the ...