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China's lunar lander aces touchdown and takeoff tests ahead of planned 2030 crewed moon mission (video)
"For our manned space missions, we must ensure that astronauts land on the lunar surface very comfortably and smoothly." ...
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Sturgeon Moon 2025: What makes August's full moon a special 2-night affair
In a rare skywatching treat, you can see August's full Sturgeon Moon rise soon after sunset on both Saturday, Aug. 9 and ...
Texas-based Firefly made history with its moon landing. Here’s how it’s fueling its next adventures
Firefly Aerospace made history in March as the first commercial firm to land a spacecraft upright on the moon. Now, the ...
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A blood moon is coming: Here's what you need to know about the total lunar eclipse on Sept. 7
On Sept 7, 2025, a dramatic "blood moon" will rise as Earth experiences its second total lunar eclipse of the year.
August sturgeon moon: What it means for your zodiac sign
This year, the sturgeon moon falls in Aquarius, an air sign and the 11th sign of the zodiac. It's opposite Leo, a fire sign. ...
China tests spacecraft it hopes will put first Chinese on the moon
China conducted its first test on Wednesday of a lunar lander that it hopes will put the first Chinese on the moon before ...
Solar powered moon brick factory could build future lunar cities
Chinese scientists have developed a remarkable machine that could revolutionize how humans build structures on the moon. The ...
Moon exploration company Firefly’s IPO pricing shows investor demand keeps rising
Space exploration company Firefly Aerospace’s stock is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “FLY” ...