When Indian space agency scientists set out to design the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission, they knew they had one more chance to make history with a landing on the lunar south pole after…
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ISRO’s Next Moon Mission, a Tie-Up With Japan’s Space Agency, Gathers Steam
ISRO’s next likely Moon mission is in partnership with its Japanese counterpart, a venture that’s gathering steam. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX) is a collaborative venture between Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)…
Luna-25 Spacecraft Made Adjustments While Attempting to Prepare for Landing
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft adjusted its orbit on Friday as it prepared to attempt the first landing near the south pole of the moon, space agency Roscosmos said. “Today at 09:20 Moscow time…
NASA Partners With Blue Origin to Build Spacecraft for Moon Mission
A team led by Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin won a coveted NASA contract to build a spacecraft that will send astronauts to and from the moon‘s surface, NASA’s chief announced…
Why China Wants to Build a Constellation of Relay Satellites
China will start building relay satellites that by 2030 will act as a communication bridge between missions to the moon and beyond, and ground operations on Earth, Chinese state media reported on…
NASA to Announce Astronauts Selected for Artemis II Lunar Flyby Mission
NASA plans on Monday to introduce the four astronauts for its Artemis II lunar flyby mission, set for launch as early as next year in what would be the first crewed voyage…