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Moon October 20, 2015

NASA releases first mosaic of lunar north pole

Scientists have created the largest high resolution mosaic of the moon's north polar region, NASA announced in a press release Tuesday.

American Innovation October 20, 2015

It’s time to return to the moon, former NASA division chief says

Why go back to the moon? The prospect of establishing a permanent presence on the moon would be a game-changer for the human race, former NASA propulsion division chief says.

Moon October 20, 2015

Chinese lunar rover makes first tracks on moon, state media reports

China's first lunar rover has successfully separated from the probe that carried it into space has and made its first track upon the surface of the moon, Chinese state media reported Sunday. 

Moon October 20, 2015

China launches first moon rover mission

China launched its first mission Monday to land a rover on the moon, an unmanned operation scheduled to arrive in mid-December to start surveying the lunar surface and transmitting images.

Moon October 20, 2015

NASA robotic explorer launched to moon runs into equipment trouble

NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space late Friday in an unprecedented moonshot from Virginia that dazzled sky watchers along the East Coast.

Moon October 20, 2015

Minn. Guard to hand over Apollo 11 moon rocks today

Moon rocks from mankind’s maiden voyage nearly 50 years ago have been found in a government storage area in Minnesota — and officials are unsure how they got there.

Moon October 20, 2015

First-ever visit to 'dark side of the moon' in the works

If everything goes to plan with China's space program—which so far everything has since the country launched its first astronaut in 2003—it will become the first country to land a probe on the "dark side of the moon," the AP reports.

SCIENCE October 20, 2015

Second total lunar eclipse of year coming up Wednesday, North America gets prime viewing

If you missed April's total eclipse of the moon, now's your chance.

American Innovation October 20, 2015

Making a moon base: Why now is the time

The next great challenge is a familiar one: The U.S. must lead the world in allowing humans to break the bonds that hold us to our Earth.

Science Education October 20, 2015

Penn State students are building a moon lander for Google's Lunar X Prize

In their free time, most college students join the football squad or debate club (or waste their time at the tap room). Eighty Penn State students are busy building a moon lander as well.

Moon October 20, 2015

Former astronaut Chris Hadfield predicts humans will establish moon colony within 30-40 years

Recently retired astronaut Chris Hadfield has predicted that humans will establish a fully functional moon colony within the next 30 to 40 years, and could establish a similar base on Mars within the next 70 years.