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Can Antarctica serve as a model for international cooperation on the moon?

By Leonard David published

Multiple nations are targeting the moon as an off-Earth destination for long-term human presence. What can they learn from the international research endeavors underway in Antarctica?

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Could tardigrades have colonized the moon?

By Laurent Palka published

What happened to the tardigrades that were travelling on the Beresheet probe from Israel that crashed into the moon in 2019?

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Japan's SLIM moon lander powers down as long lunar night falls (again)

By Elizabeth Howell published

JAPAN's SLIM moon lander entered its second lengthy period of dormancy after a dramatic touchdown in January. When the sun shines again on the moon, it might revive again.

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10 fascinating facts about the moon

By Rebecca Sohn last updated

If you thought you knew all there is to know about the moon, think again. Here are 10 cool facts about Earth's lunar neighbor.

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a fisheye photo showing parts of a gold and silver lunar lander in the foreground, with the moon's gray dirt and the bright sun in the background.

Goodnight, Odysseus. Intuitive Machines' private moon lander goes offline — but could it rise again?

By Mike Wall published

Intuitive Machines has shut down its robotic Odysseus lander, which last week became the first-ever private spacecraft to touch down softly on the moon.

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A private moon lander lands on the moon with an inset portrait of magician David Copperfield.

Magic secrets on the moon: Q&A with David Copperfield (exclusive)

By Mike Wall published

Famed illusionist David Copperfield discusses his involvement with Intuitive Machines' historic moon mission and his desire to help preserve humanity's knowledge on and away from Earth.

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Private Odysseus moon lander broke a leg during historic touchdown. 'He's a scrappy little dude.' (new photos)

By Mike Wall published

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander overcame a number of hurdles during its epic Feb. 22 touchdown, including one or more broken legs.

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Intuitive Machines' Odysseus probe beams home more photos from historic moon landing

By Mike Wall published

Intuitive Machines' Odysseus moon lander has beamed home a few selfies snapped during its pioneering descent to the lunar surface last week.

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A simulation of lunar regolith falling through a funnel.

Computer-simulated moon dust may help lunar robots pass a major hurdle

By Tereza Pultarova published

Scientists have developed a new computer model that simulates how moon dust behaves in lunar gravity. They hope it will keep future moon exploration robots safe.

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Intuitive Machines' historic moon landing builds momentum for Artemis, astronaut Tracy C. Dyson says (exclusive)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Intuitive Machines just made the first U.S. landing on the moon in 52 years. NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson says the daring mission will help Artemis lunar crews later in the 2020s.

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