The Moon, our constant celestial companion, is drifting away from Earth at a slow but measurable rate. According to a ...

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 ...

Astronomers are announcing today that the precise gravity field of the lunar far side and the global lunar topography map were obtained by KAGUYA spacecraft. The report is being presented by Dr. Sho ...

Blue Origin's famed New Shepard spacecraft successfully simulated the moon's low gravity on board its capsule during a brief flight Tuesday morning over West Texas. Video of the uncrewed launch, which ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An exhaustive examination of lunar gravity using data obtained by two NASA robotic spacecraft is offering new clues about why the two sides of the moon - the one perpetually ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...

This story originally aired in March 2024. Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week we’re answering some pretty imaginative questions ...