The Moon is making your days longer, and most people have no ideaOur planet's days are getting longer. The Moon's gravity slows Earth's spin, a process ongoing for billions of years. Now, melting polar ic...
22 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Moon lava tubes are emerging as one of the strongest shelter ideas for future astronautsScientists are increasingly interested in lunar lava tubes. These underground formations offer natural protection from radiation and extrem...
07 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
A billion-year secret: How Lunar ice could turn the Moon into a Space ‘gas station', provide fuel for Mars tripScientists have confirmed lunar polar ice has been accumulating for 1.5 billion years. This ancient ice, scattered across different regions...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Artemis II's success gives confidence to India for Gaganyaan mission, says astrophysicistBuilding on the momentum of Artemis II's successful lunar expedition, India's Gaganyaan mission is set to chart new territory in human spac...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flybyArtemis II has successfully completed its lunar journey, marking a significant milestone for NASA. The mission brought back unprecedented v...
12 Apr, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Artemis II splashdown complete: When will NASA launch Artemis III and humans land on the Moon?Artemis II successfully completed a lunar flyby, marking a significant step in NASA's return to the Moon. The next mission, Artemis III, wi...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Why the Moon’s South Pole Is Becoming the Centre of a New Space RaceThe Moon's south pole, once a scientific curiosity, is now a strategic prize due to discovered water ice. This frozen resource promises to ...
26 Feb, 2026, 03.39 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
Athena lunar lander set for historic landing near moon’s south poleThe robotic lander Athena, developed by intuitive Machines, is set to touch down on the moon near its south pole. If successful, it will be...
06 Mar, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer set for launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket: Will it unlock Moon’s water secrets?NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer is set to launch on February 26 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center. Built by Lockheed Marti...
07 Feb, 2025, 12.00 AM IST
Chandrayaan-3's mission to lunar south pole: Expert explains Moon's many mysteriesAs India prepares for its Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, an expert discusses the Moon's geological history, the significance of its south pol...
22 Aug, 2023, 03.12 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
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
Moon may hold frozen water in more places than suspected, suggests data from NASA's SofiaWhile previous observations have indicated millions of tons of ice in the permanently shadowed craters of the moon's poles, a pair of studi...
27 Oct, 2020, 12.15 PM IST
- Chandrayaan-1 helps scientists confirm water ice on Moon
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Using data from a NASA instrument aboard the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, a team of scientists has confirmed there i...
21 Aug, 2018, 08.57 PM IST
Chandrayaan-I data confirms presence of ice on MoonWith enough ice sitting at the surface -- within the top few millimetres -- water would possibly be accessible as a resource for future exp...
21 Aug, 2018, 05.47 PM 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