Illustration showing the Lunar Trailblazer probe on the prowl to probe the abundance and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle. | Credit: Lockheed Martin LITTLETON ...

But some scientists believe only ice – thought to be preserved deep in craters on the moon’s far side – could potentially support future lunar missions as a water source for astronauts. And ...

As the first month of the new year winds down, it’s a good time to take existing goals to the next level — or to chart a new ...

The hopper will carry a water molecule analyzer into permanently shadowed craters. China is preparing to launch a pioneering mission to the moon next year to search for definitive evidence of ...

Lunar Trailblazer is part of a growing list of probes and landers heading toward the moon to search for water ice. LITTLETON, Colorado — A university-led lunar orbiter designed to pinpoint the ...

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NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission, initially set to explore the moon’s south pole for ...

As humanity strives to establish communities on the Moon, Mars, and beyond, the fundamental problem of how to maintain life remains paramount. The solutions revolve around supplying oxygen, food, and ...

China is advancing lunar exploration with the Chang'e-7 mission, deploying a flying robot to the moon's south pole to hunt for water. This mission utilizes a six-legged, rocket-propelled robot ...

It symbolizes completion, release, and peace with what we want to leave behind. If new moons are about planning and starting something new, the full ones are about gaining clarity through revelations ...