Moon

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Harris says US will land 'international astronaut' on the moon by the end of the decade

Vice President Kamala Harris said an "international astronaut" will join American astronauts on their Artemis moon landing mission by the end of the decade.

LIFESTYLE December 13

What's inside the moon? Mysteries that are still being decoded

The enduring allure of the moon's mysteries keeps researchers and stargazers spellbound, prompting a constant question: What's the mystery inside the moon?

This Day in History December 11

On this day in history, December 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts become last humans to walk on the moon

On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt became the last humans to walk on the moon as of now, as the final flight of the program concluded.

LIFESTYLE December 8

What color is the moon? Discover the color palette and celestial marvels of the night sky object

Here is an exploration of the mesmerizing world of the moon, from its varied phases to rare occurrences such as blood moons, blue moons and much more.

Spaceflight December 3

Everyone's heard of Apollo 11 and 13, but do you know about other missions in the historic space program?

NASA's Apollo program was an enormous effort to get humans to the moon. This program marked the last time humans landed on the moon's surface. Here are noteworthy missions.

Moon December 1

Lunar mining raises key legal questions as new space race heats up

No nation is allowed to claim sovereignty over the moon. To advance space mining, some countries are planning to contract commercial partners instead.

TECH November 29

US-China space race for moon mining heats up

During the Apollo missions, scientists discovered rare earth elements in its lunar samples. China and the U.S. are now exploring space mining on the moon's surface.

LIFESTYLE November 29

NASA has an ambitious blueprint for building homes on the moon by 2040

Take a look inside NASA's bold goal to create lunar communities by 2040, which has ignited the curiosity of scientists, engineers and visionaries worldwide.

Digital Originals November 17

NASA plans to build a subdivision of homes on the moon, and it may be sooner than you think

NASA plans on building 3D-printed homes on the moon's surface by 2040. The houses will be made from lunar material and be for both civilian and astronaut use.

LIFESTYLE November 15

NASA captures stunning photos of sun's rays over Earth: See the jaw-dropping images

New images from NASA reveal rays from the sun as they illuminate Earth. See the stunning photos above the United States — and try spotting your hometown.