How To See 'Lunar X' on the Moon Tonight
The striking X mark on the moon, which requires a certain amount of luck to be spotted, will be visible for around four hours ...
Private lunar lander is declared dead after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole
A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is ...
Athena moon mission comes to early end after lander tips over in off-target touchdown in a crater
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the ...
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A Jumping Lunar Robot Is About to Explore a Pitch-Black Moon Crater for the First Time
Scientists think there might be ice trapped at the moon’s poles, particularly in permanently shadowed regions, or PSRs. These are craters near the poles that, because of the moon’s tilt ...
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Blue Ghost spacecraft is hours away from a lunar landing attempt. See its stunning close-ups of the moon
Along with the flyby footage that shows off the moon’s rocky surface dotted with impact craters, the spacecraft also captured stunning imagery of an area of the lunar south pole, as well as ...
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Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander reaches the moon, but its status is unclear
The areas closest to the moon’s south pole are pockmarked with impact craters, making it difficult to find a patch of flat, even terrain that’s safe for landing. “IM-2 has to be a lot more ...
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Moon mission goes sideways: Private lunar lander declared dead after botched landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday.