'Rusty' lunar rock suggests Moon's interior is dry
Researchers believe it would have been so hot that any water, or other compounds and elements that are volatile under conditions on the Moon, such as zinc, would have evaporated very early in the Moon's history.
Aug 22, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
How satellites can prevent fatalities from landslides
Scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have sent spacecraft towards the Moon and Mars -- and now have their sights on Venus.
There could soon be a mobile tower on Moon – German startup aiming for the feat
Scientists are working towards deploying the same cellular technology we use on earth on the lunar surface, and transmit data back to the earth using Audi lunar quattro rovers.
Aug 14, 2017, 19:32 PM IST
Stunner in the night sky: ISS astronaut Randy Bresnik captures the rising moon in all its glory! - See pic
NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik pointed his camera toward the rising Moon and captured a beautiful image.
Aug 09, 2017, 14:52 PM IST
Get your viewing tool ready for spectacular lunar eclipse tonight
Besides India, the celestial event will be visible in Asia, Europe, and Africa as well.
Aug 06, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
Save the date: Lunar eclipse to grace Indian skies on August 7
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon align in an almost straight line.
Aug 04, 2017, 08:26 AM IST
Have astronomers found the first exomoon beyond our solar system? - Read
The Kepler Space Telescope finds planets by watching them pass in front of their stars, causing a dip in the stars’ light. The new potential moon was found in the same way – as a moon orbits its planet, it leads to an extra fall in the starlight coming from behind.
Jul 28, 2017, 09:53 AM IST
Moon's mantle may contain lots of water, satellite data shows
The new study finds that numerous volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contain unusually high amounts of trapped water compared with surrounding terrains.
Jul 25, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Want to know Moon's role in Solar Eclipse? Watch the video
According to NASA, the Sun take most of the attention in a Solar Eclipse, but the moon also plays a pivotal role.
Jul 22, 2017, 21:35 PM IST
Neil Armstrong moon bag on sale for up to $4 million
Traces of moon dust and small rock are embedded in what is the only artifact from the Apollo 11 mission in private hands, says Sotheby's, who is organizing the sale on July 20, the 48th anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969.
Jul 16, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
NASA's Cassini captures breathtaking close view of Saturn's little moon, Epimetheus!
The image was captured by NASA's Cassini Spacecraft narrow-angle camera on February 21, 2017
Jul 06, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
Moon 2.0: Team Indus plans to raise $40 mn for lunar mission, spacecraft structure ready
The mission referred to as "Moon 2.0" calls for designing a lunar lander and two rovers.
Jul 06, 2017, 09:35 AM IST
China preparing for manned mission to Moon
The project is expected to receive government approval and funding shortly, said Yang Liwei, Deputy Director General of China Manned Space Agency, who in 2003 became the first Chinese astronaut to travel to space, reports Efe.
Jun 07, 2017, 23:44 PM IST
NASA's orbiter discovers signs of frozen water on Moon's south pole
Scientists have identified that the bright areas in craters near the Moon's south pole are cold enough to have frost present on the surface.
Jun 02, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
'Alien tank' spotted on the moon? Here's what UFO researchers claim - WATCH eyeopening video
According to some Unidentified flying object (UFO) researchers, a mysterious object on the face of the moon could be a tank.
May 15, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
3D-printed bricks from moondust may help build lunar colonies
As raw material, the test used commercially available simulated lunar soil based on terrestrial volcanic material, processed to mimic the composition and grain sizes of genuine moondust.
May 05, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
In order to push space mining, NASA seeks information on commercial cargo service to Moon
This week, NASA issued a Request for Information (RfI) to the private industry for proposals related to cargo transportation to the lunar surface, as well as a potential mission to collect lunar samples and deliver them back to Earth
May 04, 2017, 15:57 PM IST
NASA scientists design inflatable greenhouse that could feed astronauts on other planets
The prototype involves an inflatable, deployable greenhouse to support plant and crop production for nutrition, air revitalisation, water recycling and waste recycling.
May 03, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet captures the rising moon in all its stunning glory from the ISS! - See pic
Even though, all the images he has shared till now have been absolutely mesmerising, his latest post is truly one of a kind and no, this time it is not the Earth.
Apr 29, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Village on the moon – China in talks with European Space Agency
China is in talks with the European Space Agency (ESA) about making a village on the moon and the idea could soon materialize.
Apr 26, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
