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In 2026, scientists recreated 15,000 years of solar wind exposure on Moon soil in 4 hours; the experiment could help with future lunar resource mining- In 2009, NASA deliberately crashed LCROSS into a permanently shadowed lunar crater; the mission detected water in the resulting debris plume
- US and China disagree on what time it is on the Moon and that could become a serious problem for future lunar missions
- WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landingChina launched three astronauts to its space station. One astronaut will stay for a year, a record for the country. This mission supports C...24 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- 7 Ways We’ll Turn Moon Dust Into Homes, Fuel and OxygenLunar regolith, once seen as mere dust, is now a vital resource for future moon missions. Scientists are developing technologies to transfo...25 Feb, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- China discovers rare moon crystal containing potential fuel for future fusion energyChinese researchers found a rare crystal, Changesite-(Y), on the Moon. It contains helium-3, a key ingredient for nuclear fusion. Helium-3 ...08 Aug, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
- A nuclear reactor on the Moon? How the U.S. just unleashed a new era of space power to outpace China and RussiaA nuclear reactor on the Moon is no longer science fiction. Under the bold leadership of Sean Duffy, NASA is fast-tracking plans to launch ...05 Aug, 2025, 04.44 AM IST
- NASA plans to build towering homes on the moon where astronauts can live, here's how it looks like and how the construction will be doneNASA’s Plan to Build Homes on the Moon is an exciting step toward establishing a permanent human presence beyond Earth.07 Dec, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
- All aboard the moon train: NASA's futuristic transport system revealedNASA has unveiled plans for the first lunar railway system, vital for sustainable lunar bases envisioned by the 2030s. The system, part of ...15 May, 2024, 09.00 PM IST
- Russia says it is considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon with ChinaRussia and China are considering putting a nuclear power plant on the moon from 2033-35, according to Yuri Borisov, head of Russia's space ...05 Mar, 2024, 09.00 PM IST
- What is Lunar mining? Here's what you should knowAccording to the United Nations 1966 treaty, no nation can claim property rights in space. But the officials have warned that China could i...02 Dec, 2023, 08.47 PM IST
- Why are space agencies racing to the moon's south pole?India's space agency is aiming to land a spacecraft on the south pole of the moon, with the goal of advancing India's space ambitions and g...22 Aug, 2023, 11.42 AM IST
- Moon mining - Why are major powers eyeing a lunar gold rush?Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday. The country plans to launch further lunar missions, including expl...11 Aug, 2023, 04.54 PM IST
- Toyota eyes lunar rover powered by regenerative fuel cell techToyota Motor plans to use regenerative fuel cell technology to power a manned lunar rover, executives said on Friday, raising the prospect ...21 Jul, 2023, 09.30 PM IST
- Scientists in shock as NASA junks first-ever robotic mission to MoonWashington, April 28 (IANS) In a major disappointment to the lunar scientists' community, the US space agency has cancelled the first-ever ...28 Apr, 2018, 03.52 PM IST
- China, Europe planning to build "Moon Village"Representatives of the Chinese and European space agencies have discussed collaborating on a moon-base and other possible joint endeavours.30 Apr, 2017, 01.05 PM IST
- Outer Space Treaty has ambiguities allowing unhindered exploitation of celestial bodiesMuch before Sputnik 1 went into orbit in 1957, countries were deliberating the legal problems thrown up by rapid advances in space science ...14 Feb, 2015, 04.12 AM IST
- Moon rich ground for mining: ExpertsWith an estimated 1.6 billion tonnes of water ice at its poles and an abundance of rare-earth elements hidden below the lunar surface, expe...03 Feb, 2015, 03.50 PM IST
- Mission to mine the moon: Silicon Valley start-up plans to launch all kinds of lunar commerceMoon Express wants to start off all kinds of lunar commerce, beginning with mining the moon for resources that are rare on earth.13 Apr, 2012, 03.44 AM IST
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