The moon

'Let's not fool the public': Why moon art should be more realistic in the Artemis age

By Leonard David published 22 June 26

As NASA's Artemis program hits its stride, there's an urgent need to guard against artistic misrepresentations of the moon, experts say.

Live from the moon! How lasers connected us all to NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts on their epic lunar trip

By Keith Cooper published 15 June 26

A laser system, previously tested on board the International Space Station, helped to stream video directly from the Artemis 2 mission on its way around the moon.

How Japanese scientists sent a real-life Transformer to the moon

By Keith Cooper published 13 June 26

An autonomous rolling rover that was able to transform from a sphere into a robot successfully explored a small part of the moon in 2024.

Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense'

By Leonard David published 3 June 26

Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.

Artemis moon base will cover 'hundreds of square miles' with hopping drones and new lunar rovers, NASA says

By Mike Wall published 26 May 26

NASA envisions its moon base covering hundreds of square miles, and hopping scout drones may mark the facility's perimeter. The agency just awarded $1 billion in contracts to get the ball rolling.

NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan today. Here's how to watch it live.

By Mike Wall last updated 26 May 26

NASA will give an update on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) about its plans to build a moon base, and you can watch it live.

Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel

By Julian Dossett published 20 May 26

An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.

Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system

By Samantha Mathewson published 19 May 26

Scientists think permanently shadowed lunar craters offer the perfect foundation for navigation on the moon.

Artemis astronauts may find remnants of a 'decapitated' asteroid's impact on the moon

By Stefanie Waldek published 7 May 26

An ancient impact may have scattered material from deep inside the moon toward NASA's planned Artemis landing sites near the lunar south pole.