The first images of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impact on the moon’s surface have emerged, showing signs of a recent impact.
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NASA has awarded nearly $600 million in new contracts to private companies for lunar landers to deliver science equipment to the moon's surface in late 2028.
June's full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will be visible Monday evening. Its name originates from Native American traditions, reflecting seasonal harvests and natural rhythms.
NASA has selected 41 proposals from 37 American companies to advance technologies for long-term lunar presence and human Mars exploration. These partnerships leverage NASA's resources to mature commercial space solutions.
A rare daytime lunar occultation occurred on June 17, with Venus briefly disappearing behind the moon in a celestial event visible across North America.
The moon will pass directly in front of Venus on June 17, 2026, in a rare daytime occultation visible across much of North America. The event presents unique viewing challenges and requires extreme caution.
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has unveiled its Griffin-1 lunar lander, contracted by NASA for its Moon Base II mission. The lander is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in late 2026.