the Europa Clipper will be able to orient itself for the long trek to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. As such, onboard are a pair of small cameras called star trackers, which capture the images for ...

The final image showcases the moon's craters and textures, enhancing our connection to this celestial body through detailed telescopic views.

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Disc of goodwill messages left on the moon by Apollo 11 moonwalkers in July 1969 carrying statements from leaders of 73 countries around the world. (Image credit: NASA) Lunar legacy "We have an ...

Oxygen isotope identity of the Earth and Moon with implications for the formation of the Moon and source of volatiles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 2024; 121 (52) DOI: 10.1073 ...

Private space company Firefly is guiding its Blue Ghost lander through space to attempt its first moon landing March 2 ... received high-resolution images from all six of the SCALPSS cameras.

But some scientists believe only ice – thought to be preserved deep in craters on the moon’s far side – could potentially support future lunar missions as a water source for astronauts.

The spacecraft’s star trackers are helping guide it to Europa, ensuring a smooth journey to the icy moon. NASA’s Europa ... s star trackers are capturing images to help with navigation.

One week ago, a private lunar lander left the ground on a nearly 7-week journey to reach the surface of the moon. The launch may ... Ghost captured its first image from orbit.

The 2025 list includes diverse locations across five continents and, notably, the Moon, representing the need to protect artifacts from humanity's first lunar missions. The selection process ...

The aptly-named Snow Moon will light up the skies next week, just days after a ‘cold snap’ is forecast to bring wintry weather to the UK. A full Moon occurs when the side of the Moon facing ...