Understanding the Moon and the processes that shaped it helps us to better understand other objects in our solar system.

Did the Moon’s geological activity stop billions of years ago after it formed, or has it been active since then? This is what ...

The resulting interpretation of the moon's surface is supported by the Ranger pictures With the technique of stratigraphy the geologist can ascertain the relative age of lunar features.

NASA's new Lunar Magnetotelluric Sounder, set to land on the Moon's surface in 2025, aims to revolutionize our understanding ...

According to a new analysis of mineralogy maps, water and hydroxyl – another ... It can help us understand the Moon's geological history and ongoing processes, and inform future crewed missions ...

A study by scientists from the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Maryland found that small ridges on the moon's ...

A map dating from 1742 comes from the Atlas Coelestis (atlas of the sky) Old maps of the Moon and stars are being shared to mark 50 years since the first manned lunar landing. Some will feature in ...

The payloads will include experiments to study lunar geology, test new technologies for future human missions and gather data on the Moon’s environment. SPHEREx will create a comprehensive map ...