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Solar System

Is the Moon drifting away from Earth?

We find out if we’re likely to lose our Moon one day

Space Exploration

NASA’s Juno mission checks out eclipse on Jupiter

One of of Galilean moons cast a giant shadow over Jupiter which was spotted by NASA’s Juno spacecraft

Space Exploration

Here’s where India’s Chandrayaan-2 will land near the Moon’s south pole (and why)

Chandrayaan-2 was placed into lunar orbit on 20 August 2019

Astronomy

How much of the Moon’s surface can we see from Earth?

You would be forgiven in thinking that you can see the whole of the Moon

Astronomy

Heroes of Space: Tycho Brahe

Read on to learn more about the peculiar life of the last great naked eye astronomer

Solar System

Astronomers make an icy discovery about Triton using the power of infrared

The detection of nitrogen and carbon monoxide coexisting as ices could impact our understanding of other icy worlds

News

Google (and Apollo 11’s Michael Collins) celebrate Moon landing’s 50th with epic Google doodle

You’ve never seen Apollo 11 quite like this

Space Exploration

China eyes robotic outpost at the Moon’s south pole in late 2020s

The prototype research station will likely be built at the south pole

News

Post Office releases commemorative Apollo 11 Moon landing stamps

The Isle of Man Post Office has issued a set of eight stamps to commemorate the Apollo space program and the 50th Anniversary of the first manned flight to land on the lunar surface

Solar System

How big is the largest crater on Callisto?

We find out what the biggest impact is on this Galilean moon

Space Exploration

What would happen to a rocket that couldn’t reach escape velocity?

We reveal the answer to this intriguing question

Solar System

Wrinkles on the Moon has revealed its history of geological activity

Astronomers focussed on the large dark basin toward the lunar north pole called Mare Frigoris

Solar System

Water on the Moon shifts around during the day

The change in surface temperature throughout the dayside on the lunar surface can cause water on the surface to move location

Solar System

How close would the Moon need to get to Earth until it was pulled apart?

If the Moon was to make an approach to Earth, at what point would its material begin to be stripped?

Space Exploration

Remembering the Apollo 1 disaster: How three astronauts were killed 52 years ago today

The crew of Apollo 1 were the first fatalities in America’s space programme, but they will forever be remembered as pioneers of manned space exploration

Astronomy

NIGHT SKY: Get ready for Monday’s total lunar eclipse!

On 21 January skywatchers across many parts of the world will be able to see a total eclipse of the Moon

Space Exploration

VIDEO: Apollo 8’s message from the Moon on Christmas Eve 1968

Listen to the live broadcast held by astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and William Anders 50 years ago

Space Exploration

Watch LIVE: NASA announces new Moon-to-Mars programme

Tune in on Thursday at 19:00 UTC/GMT (14:00 EST) on 29 November as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine reveals new plans for manned space exploration

Astronomy

What would astronomy be like on Mars?

We find out what you’d be able to see if you were a Martian stargazer

Space Exploration

Did the Apollo astronauts take any photos of the Sun from the Moon?

Outside the Earth’s atmosphere, was it safe for the Apollo astronauts to image the Sun?

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