Researchers have discovered a new way to produce water on the moon, utilizing hydrogen-rich minerals found in lunar soil. This discovery could pave the way for sustainable lunar bases and contribute to cheaper and more frequent space travel.
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Data collected by India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission provides further evidence for the widely accepted theory that the Moon once had a molten surface, known as a ‘magma ocean’. The analysis of lunar soil samples, gathered by the Pragyan rover at the Moon’s south pole, suggests a uniform composition consistent with the ‘magma ocean’ hypothesis.
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! On August 19th, we’ll witness a Supermoon Blue Moon, a rare combination that happens only once in a decade under the monthly definition. But the term ‘Blue Moon’ has a twist, making these events less infrequent than you might think. Learn about the two definitions of Blue Moons and why this Supermoon Blue Moon is special.
New research reveals that Earth’s days were once significantly longer due to the moon’s gradual drift away from our planet. This change in day length, driven by the moon’s gravitational pull, may have played a crucial role in oxygenating the atmosphere and fueling the dramatic diversification of life during the Cambrian explosion.
Chinese scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying molecular water (H2O) within glass beads on the Moon’s surface. This finding, derived from samples collected by the Chang’e-5 mission, marks the first time molecular water has been directly detected in physical lunar samples. The discovery of this water, trapped within a newly identified lunar mineral called ULM-1, could have significant implications for future lunar exploration and potential life-sustaining resources.
A new study reveals that the Moon is gradually receding from Earth, potentially leading to longer days in the distant future. Scientists predict that Earth’s days could reach 25 hours in 200 million years due to the Moon’s increasing distance. The research explores the historical context of this phenomenon and its impact on Earth’s rotation.
Prepare to be dazzled by four supermoons gracing the night sky in 2024, including a super Blue Moon in August. Learn about this celestial phenomenon, when to catch the next supermoon, and how to make the most of these stunning events.
NASA has announced the cancellation of its VIPER rover mission to the moon due to budget constraints. Originally intended to search for water in the lunar polar regions, the project faced multiple delays and escalating costs. NASA will now utilize the rover’s instruments in future lunar missions.
China’s Chang’e 6 mission has successfully returned to Earth with the first-ever lunar far side samples. The return capsule, carrying up to 2 kilograms of material, has been opened in Beijing and the samples will now be analyzed and distributed for research.
China has achieved a groundbreaking feat in space exploration by successfully retrieving the first lunar samples from the moon’s far side. The Chang’e-6 mission, launched earlier this month, collected samples from the challenging and less-explored region and brought them back to Earth on June 25th. The mission has opened new avenues for scientific research, providing insights into the moon’s history and geology.