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Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in orbit as Beijing ramps up Moon race

China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday, where one astronaut will remain in orbit for a full year to prepare for future flights to the Moon. Beijing has said it aims to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030, having poured billions into…

France 24

Rare Blue Moon to light up skies this May: When and where can you watch it

Blue Moon 2026 date: A rare Blue Moon will appear on May 31, 2026, marking the second full Moon of the same calendar month. The event occurs because the Moon’s 29.5-day lunar cycle does not perfectly align with the calendar year, leading to an extra full Moon in some years.…

The Economic Times

Artemis 2 Moon Mission Conspiracy: Crew Faces Shocking Capitol Accusation as Man Screams 'Stop Lying to the Public!'

Artemis 2 crew faces online debate after Capitol confrontation fuels fresh Moon mission conspiracy claims across social media

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China's new lunar mission will conduct environment and resource surveys of Moon's south pole

China's Chang'e-7 mission is set to explore the Moon's south pole later this year. The robotic mission will search for water ice and assess the region for a future research base. This follows India's successful landing near the south pole in 2023. China also plans a crewed lunar landing by…

The Economic Times

Artemis II Astronauts Praised For Response To Conspiracy Theorist Who Confronted Them In Viral Video

“You can see they have second-hand embarrassment from the guy's stupidity.”

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NASA Astronauts Took Thousands Of Photos During Artemis II, And These 23 Stand Out The Most

For 10 days in April, NASA’s Artemis II crew traveled around the far side of the Moon and back, marking one of the most important crewed lunar missions since the Apollo era. But alongside the technical milestones, the astronauts also documented the journey in a far more human way, by…

Bored Panda

The Moon is making your days longer, and most people have no idea

Our planet's days are getting longer. The Moon's gravity slows Earth's spin, a process ongoing for billions of years. Now, melting polar ice due to climate change is also impacting Earth's rotation. This subtle slowing affects global timekeeping systems. Scientists observe these changes, noting human activity's unprecedented influence on planetary…

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SpaceX postpones highly anticipated Starship launch

SpaceX's Starship launch is postponed. A technical glitch delayed the test flight. The company aims for a new attempt on Friday. This mission is crucial for SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering. It also supports NASA's lunar program. The Starship rocket is key for returning humans to the Moon. SpaceX is…

The Economic Times

Chandrayaan-3 receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award

India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has earned the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Recognized for its historic soft landing near the Moon's south pole, the mission provided crucial data for future lunar endeavors and confirmed the presence of vital resources.

The Economic Times

The biggest IPO in history just filed: SpaceX's IPO docs are out. Moonbase Alpha, Mars missions, AI in space, and a $1.75 trillion price tag

SpaceX IPO filing explained: SpaceX has filed for an IPO, potentially becoming the largest in history with a valuation nearing $2 trillion. The company's ambitious vision encompasses Moon and Mars markets, alongside its rocket, Starlink, and AI divisions. Investor excitement is high, with the Nasdaq listing targeted for June 12…

The Economic Times

SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

SpaceX is proceeding with two major milestones with consequences that could be, at a minimum, global. The company, owned by Elon Musk and valued at upwards of US$1.5 trillion, released its financial details on May 20, 2026 in advance of an IPO scheduled for June 12 and anticipated to be…

The Conversation

SpaceX IPO ready for launch as countdown begins for what could be the biggest ever listing

SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI.

Euronews

SpaceX, the sprawling company targeting the stars, Mars and an IPO

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is now a dominant force in the commercial space industry, aiming for Mars colonization and Moon missions with its Starship rocket. The company is also developing Starlink and plans a massive IPO. Despite early failures, SpaceX's innovative approach has led to significant achievements, though experts…

The Economic Times

SpaceX IPO filing: Massive AI spending, future ambitions and Starlink expansion-Will SpaceX’s awaited IPO make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire?

SpaceX has filed for its long-awaited public stock offering. The company revealed its finances, board members, and ambitious plans for space exploration and AI. SpaceX aims to make life multiplanetary and harness the sun for AI. The IPO could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. SpaceX's mission includes building bases on…

The Economic Times

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Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel

An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.

The Economic Times

A rare Blue Moon is coming May 31. Here's every full Moon left in 2026 and when to look up

Mark your calendars for 2026's Full Moons. The year features twelve Full Moons, each with a unique traditional name. Notably, May 2026 will host two Full Moons, with the second one on May 31st designated as a Blue Moon. This article provides the complete schedule, including times and special events…

Space

Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)

The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.

The Economic Times

SpaceX Starship V3 launch set this week: How to watch next-gen mega rocket test

SpaceX is getting ready to launch Starship Version 3, the next-generation spacecraft designed for Moon and Mars missions under NASA’s Artemis program. The test flight marks the first significant launch of 2026 and introduces a redesigned rocket with increased size, thrust, and upgraded Raptor engines. The mission will analyze booster…

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Digital Camera World

This photograph isn’t the Moon. It’s Mars. But it’s not the only stunning image coming from Psyche’s Mars flyby

A NASA spacecraft on its way to an asteroid has captured several stunning images of the Red Planet

Euronews

Are lasers the key to GPS like navigation on the Moon?

Permanently shadowed craters have long interested scientists. Could a new laser system help future spacecraft navigate the Moon more safely?

The Conversation

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

There’s a new space race to the Moon, and this time the ambitions are not just to visit but to stay. NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface in the 2030s. China, India, Japan and a number of private companies all have lunar…

Euronews

Artemis III: NASA details next steps in Moon programme

NASA has announced preliminary plans for Artemis III, its next Moon mission.

Tom’s Hardware

NASA partners with Microchip to build next-generation spaceflight chips with 100x the power of current offerings — chip designed to withstand radiation for extended missions on the Moon and Mars

The public-private partnership aims to develop an SoC that offers 100x the computing power of current chips designed for spaceflight. NASA envisions that the technologies developed from this project will also be widely implemented on Earth-bound applications, like the automotive and aerospace industries.

The Economic Times

Japan plans giant 11,000-km solar ring around the Moon to send limitless energy to Earth; how futuristic project would work

Japan's Shimizu Corporation proposes a colossal "Lunar Solar Ring" encircling the Moon to beam clean energy to Earth. This ambitious concept, still in its proposal stage, envisions a 11,000 km belt of solar panels harnessing continuous sunlight, free from atmospheric interference. If realized, it could offer a virtually limitless power…

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'Pragmata' director Yonghee Cho on creating Capcom’s resonant sci-fi lunar adventure (interview)

'Designing something new as a creator is incredibly exciting, but at the same time, it’s an extremely challenging endeavor.'

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