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Japan’s unmanned Moon lander reactivated after enduring its second cold, two-week lunar night

Japan’s unmanned lunar lander has been reactivated after enduring its second frigid, two-week lunar night, and has transmitted new images…

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Scientists to deploy fibre optic cables on moon to unravel hidden mysteries

In an endeavor to unravel the mysteries concealed within the depths of the Moon, scientists are formulating an innovative plan…

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China says it aims to put the first Chinese on the moon before 2030

China has announced its ambition to land the first Chinese astronaut on the moon before the year 2030, as reported…

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Astronomers identify two new moons revolving around Neptune and one encircling Uranus

Astronomers have identified two fresh moons revolving around Neptune and one circling Uranus, expanding the known count of satellites to…

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Japan’s Moon lander falls asleep once again

Following a brief period of activity, Japan’s Moon lander, the unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has entered a…

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Japan’s Moon lander resumes its operations in a triumphant turnaround

Japan’s Moon lander, known as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has overcome initial setbacks related to its solar…

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European space agency to replicate Moon’s surface on Earth

The European Space Agency (ESA) has unleashed excitement across its social media platforms by announcing a thrilling project – the…

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ‘switches off’ the Moon lander almost three hours post-landing

Nearly three hours after successfully landing on the Moon, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reported the cessation of the…

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ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 ‘pinged’ on the Moon by NASA’s orbiter

In a noteworthy development, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) have collaborated on a…

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American spacecraft to perform a controlled landing on the Moon suffers a technical issue

An American spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with the goal of achieving a controlled landing on the Moon is…

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Report: NASA’s Artemis moon mission to face delays in its line-up for moon missions

A new report suggests that NASA is encountering delays in its lunar missions lineup following a technical glitch during Peregrine…

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Peregrine spacecraft abandons Moon landing less than 24 hours after the vehicle took off due to fuel leak

The Peregrine spacecraft, designed to carry cremated human remains, abandoned its mission to land on the Moon less than 24…

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First American spacecraft to make an attempt at a Moon landing in more than half a century blasts off

The Vulcan Centaur, the first American spacecraft attempting a Moon landing in over 50 years, successfully launched from Cape Canaveral…

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The Juno spacecraft to make a historic flyby of Jupiter’s moon

The Juno spacecraft is embarking on a historic flyby of Jupiter’s moon Io, marking the closest encounter with the moon…

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Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon enters the Moon’s orbit

Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) reached the Moon’s orbit on Christmas Day, bringing Japan one step closer to…

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NASA makes an interesting discovery on Saturday’s icy moon Enceladus

NASA has made an intriguing discovery on the icy moon Enceladus, revealing evidence of a key ingredient for life and…

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Plans are afoot to build giant lighthouses on the Moon. Here’s why

The Moon, a source of fascination for centuries, is becoming the focus of new exploration initiatives aimed at studying its…

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How to watch Andromeda Galaxy as it makes its brightest appearance this week

In recent times, nature has been particularly accommodating to sky enthusiasts, providing some of the most remarkable sightings of the…

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Hydrogen detected in lunar samples by NASA; indicates availability of water on Moon

NASA has conducted numerous Apollo missions with the aim of exploring the Moon, bringing back 382 kilograms of lunar rocks,…

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Scientists claim that Chinese rocket banged into Moon creating 29 metre wide crater

The enigma surrounding the moon crash on March 4, 2022, resulting in a double crater measuring approximately 29 meters in…

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NASA issues an alert about an asteroid that is approaching Earth

NASA has recently raised an alert regarding an asteroid, formally known as Asteroid 2023 TK15, which is rapidly approaching Earth…

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NASA requests ‘lunar freezer’ designs to ensure the secure storage of materials gathered from the moon

NASA has issued a request for “lunar freezer” designs to ensure the secure storage of materials collected from the moon…

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Scientists claim that the CO2 on Jupiter’s moon might be coming from an ocean present beneath its icy shell

Scientists have made a significant discovery regarding the presence of carbon dioxide (CO2) on Jupiter’s moon Europa, indicating the possibility…

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Aditya-L1 camera captures self-portraits and Earth-Moon images

On Thursday, ISRO unveiled the inaugural “selfie” and imagery of Earth and the Moon, marking the initial snapshots captured by…

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Russian lunar spacecraft Luna-25 on Wednesday entered the moon’s orbit

On Wednesday (August 16), Russia’s lunar spacecraft Luna-25 achieved a significant feat by entering the moon’s orbit, marking a momentous…

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Chandrayaan-3 to bid goodbye to its orbit around Earth and set course for its destination, Earth’s Moon

India’s third Lunar spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, is ready to leave its orbit around Earth after spending 17 days in space. To…

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Mars Express orbiter clicks remarkable pictures across a gulf of 300 million kilometres

The Mars Express orbiter has captured remarkable images from a distance of approximately 186.4 million miles, showcasing the Earth and…

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Hunt for extraterrestrials gets major boost after a finding that life is possible on Saturn’s moon

The quest for extraterrestrial life has always captivated human curiosity, leading to the launch of various programs and missions. Recently,…

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Everything you need to know about ‘Strawberry Moon’

People around the world were treated to the breathtaking sight of the magnificent Strawberry Moon illuminating the night sky over…

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NASA will reveal the crew for 2024 lunar orbital flight

NASA will reveal the names of the astronauts – three Americans and one Canadian – who will fly around the…

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‘Eerily cool’ thin cloud lit by the ‘worm moon’ leaves netizens in awe at the mesmerising view

Social media users posted pictures of a ‘eerily cool’ thin cloud that was illuminated by the full moon in March,…

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Scientists have found that Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth at a rate of 3.8 cm per year

Researchers have discovered that the Moon is steadily separating from Earth at a rate of 3.8 centimetres annually. Reflective panels…

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What distinguishes a partial solar eclipse from a total eclipse of the sun?

For the first time in more than ten years, a partial solar eclipse will be visible throughout parts of India…

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World to witness partial solar eclipse tomorrow: Indian team gears up!

The Sun, Moon, and Earth will partially align on Tuesday, which is likely to be one of the uncommon events.…

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The moon was made in a matter of hours, not years.

This natural satellite’s beginnings are still a mystery that hasn’t been fully explained. New research suggests that the moon was…

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