NASA has named the next 10 members of its astronaut corps, including a geologist who hails from the Pacific Northwest.

Nasa has introduced its newest astronauts, with the 10 scientists, engineers and test pilots chosen from more than 8,000 applicants to help explore the Moon and possibly Mars. For the first time, ...

Lunar minerals generate the rust mineral hematite when bombarded with high-energy oxygen particles, simulations show.

The last time human feet touched the moon was in 1972 and when those astronauts returned they brought back valuable samples ...

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon positions itself between Earth and the sun, casting a shadow over Earth. We explore the ...

Earth is the only planet in our solar system with a single moon, making it a rare phenomenon for a planet of its kind.

Reportedly, the official name of the 'VIPER' lunar rover is the 'Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover' (VIPER), which is a key part of NASA's 'Artemis' manned lunar landing program.