You may have seen videos of astronauts jumping on the moon. Their movements appear bouncier and lighter than how we move on Earth, and this is thanks to gravity. Gravity is "the force by which a ...

So the bottom line is that the gravity of the closer tidal bulge on the Earth is pulling the Moon forward, which increases the size of the Moon’s orbit. This means that the Moon gets slightly farther ...

Experiencing low gravity for the first time isn't for the faint of heart. To share the experience, Space.com is releasing a brand new documentary "Walking on the moon at 30,000 feet! Space.com trains ...

Two spacecraft have ended up askew on the lunar surface this year. It is easier to tip over in the weaker gravity on the moon than you may imagine. By Kenneth Chang When the robotic lander Odysseus ...

NASA used Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket to simulate lunar gravity for two minutes, a significant improvement over previous seconds-long simulations. This extended simulation allows for more ...

There is only one way to experience lunar gravity while still on Earth: a parabolic airplane flight. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Jeff Bezos’ rocket company gave NASA a brief taste of the moon’s gravity Tuesday, without straying too far from home. Blue Origin launched the 29 lunar technology experiments to the edge of space from ...

This image provided by Blue Origin shows New Shepard seconds after takeoff in West Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. (Blue Origin via AP) (AP) — Jeff Bezos’ rocket company gave NASA a brief taste of the ...

Jeff Bezos' rocket company gave NASA a brief taste of the moon's gravity Tuesday, without straying too far from home. Blue Origin launched the 29 lunar technology experiments to the edge of space from ...