Moon: News
15 Jul 2023
NASANASA's new Artemis instrument will investigate volcanic terrain on Moon
NASA is planning to fly a new scientific payload on its upcoming robotic Artemis missions to the Moon.
14 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)India heads to Moon: ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission is successful
ISRO has announced the successful separation of the Chandrayaan-3 satellite from the launch vehicle.
14 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-3 today at 2:35pm: How to watch
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is on course to launch its third mission to the Moon, called the Chandrayaan-3.
13 Jul 2023
Chandrayaan-3How ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 will land on the Moon
The launch countdown for Chandrayaan-3, India's third lunar mission, has begun. It is scheduled to take off aboard an LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) rocket from Sriharikota tomorrow (July 14).
12 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Why ISRO wants to probe Moon's south pole with Chandrayaan-3
We are just two days away from the launch of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3, which is scheduled to take off on July 14.
11 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO Chandrayaan-3 mission: List of payloads and their objectives
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is looking forward to launching its third mission to the Moon, the Chandrayaan-3, on July 14.
10 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)How Chandrayaan-3 differs from Chandrayaan-2
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is targeting to launch its ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission on Friday (July 14).
07 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Key facts about LVM3, the rocket that will carry Chandrayaan-3
ISRO's LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) is currently the heaviest rocket available in the country. The three-stage space launch vehicle has a total lift-off weight of 6,40,000kg.
06 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO starts moving Chandrayaan-3 to launch pad: Know mission highlights
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced the movement of the LVM3 M4 vehicle carrying Chandrayaan-3 to the launch pad.
05 Jul 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 capsule integrated with LVM3 rocket ahead of launch
We are getting closer to the launch of Chandrayaan-3. It will be the third lunar mission for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
03 Jul 2023
NASANASA's skywatching tips: Top astronomical events to view this July
Starting with the year's first supermoon tonight, there are a couple of stunning celestial spectacles bound to grace the skies this July.
03 Jul 2023
TechnologyJuly 2023 supermoon: Know significance of tonight's full moon
We will get to see four supermoons this year, and the first one will be visible tonight.
28 Jun 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission to launch between July 12-19
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of the much-awaited Chandrayaan-3 mission.
22 Jun 2023
NASANASA-backed robotics project may illuminate Moon's dark side
A part of the Moon never faces the Sun. It is referred to as the permanently shadowed region on the Moon or dark side.
19 Jun 2023
NASANASA wants India to join Artemis Accords: Why it's significant
NASA is keen on getting India to sign up for the Artemis Accords, a framework that lays down common principles and guidelines to be followed by all collaborating nations for safe space exploration.
18 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiModi may negotiate first India-US planetary defense deal with Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to negotiate India's first deal on planetary defense with United States President Joe Biden during his first official US state visit.
16 Jun 2023
European Space AgencyEurope's inflatable radio telescope could unlock mysteries of early universe
European scientists want to send an inflatable radio telescope to the Moon. The proposal comes after a recent feasibility study conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA).
12 Jun 2023
ChinaChina plans to launch a Moon-orbiting telescope by 2026
China has come up with a rather novel idea to study the Moon.
08 Jun 2023
NASANASA Artemis 2: Latest updates about crewed lunar flyby mission
NASA's Artemis 1 lunar mission, which launched in November 2022, was a resounding success.
29 May 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Chandrayaan-3 on track for July launch, confirms ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon launch the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
26 May 2023
AstronomyThis 2,000-year-old computer is so complex that scientists are baffled
Discovered more than a century ago in 1901, the world's "first computer" has puzzled scientists.
22 May 2023
Space NewsWhat is Earthshine and when to watch it
The Moon is currently in its "waxing crescent" phase. You may have noticed that the unlit portion of the Moon has a faint shine, making it appear like the "ghostly version" of a full moon. This is what's called the Earthshine.
20 May 2023
Blue OriginBlue Origin to build NASA's second human-landing system on Moon
NASA has selected a Blue Origin-led aerospace team to build the second lunar landing framework for its Artemis program.
18 May 2023
Space NewsThis year's only 'Black Moon' occurs tomorrow: What is it
A rare celestial event, called a Black Moon, will occur tomorrow. But what is it?
15 May 2023
NASANASA terminates Lunar Flashlight mission: What went wrong
NASA has terminated its Lunar Flashlight mission, which was designed to look for ice in the permanently shadowed craters of the Moon's south pole.
12 May 2023
Social MediaThis American astronomer created Moon's image from 2.8L photos
The most detailed image of the Moon by American astronomer Andrew McCarthy is going viral on social media.
08 May 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Why ISRO's upcoming Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission is important
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for the launch of two space missions, Chandrayaan-3 and ADITYA-L1, which are expected to launch in July.
02 May 2023
NASAEverything about the NASA-Astrobotic Peregrine Moon mission
Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic has developed the Peregrine Mission 1 (PM1) which could soon launch to the Moon.
01 May 2023
Lunar EclipseMark your calendar for these must-see astronomy events this week
This week is going to be an exciting one for skywatchers. As many as three interesting celestial events are bound to grace the night sky.
28 Apr 2023
ChinaChina's journey to the Moon: Major accomplishments and future plans
China has an interesting line-up of missions to the Moon in the coming years.
28 Apr 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)How ISRO plans to explore the dark side of Moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to explore the dark side or the permanently shadowed regions of the Moon via its Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission.
27 Apr 2023
Lunar EclipseFirst lunar eclipse of 2023: When and how to watch
We just witnessed the first solar eclipse of 2023 and now we will get to see the first lunar eclipse of this year on May 5.
27 Apr 2023
NASAHow NASA scientists extracted oxygen from lunar soil simulant
NASA wants to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, and it appears like the space agency is inching closer toward its goal.
24 Apr 2023
ChinaChina aims to test 3D printing on Moon: Here's how
China has a number of lunar missions lined up in the coming years, which include bringing back samples from the far side of the Moon, for the first time ever.
21 Apr 2023
HyundaiHyundai Motor Group aims for Moon, starts constructing lunar rover
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) aims to reach the Moon in the near future.
20 Apr 2023
ChinaChina's robotic 'mason' could build lunar station using 3D-printed bricks
China seeks to establish a permanent base on the Moon in the future and for this purpose, plans to test 3D printing bricks from lunar soil by means of a robotic "mason."
10 Apr 2023
Solar EclipseRare hybrid solar eclipse will occur on April 20
A rare hybrid solar eclipse will take place on April 20. The event, which occurs only a few times every century, will be visible from parts of the Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean.
06 Apr 2023
Space NewsPink Moon April 2023: History, significance, and watching tips
We will see the glorious full moon light up the night sky this week, until Friday morning.
05 Apr 2023
SpaceXSpaceX plans to launch Starship's first test flight next week
SpaceX's Starship rocket could go on its first orbital test flight next week, as per a notice shared by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
28 Jan 2022
LifestyleSun sign and Moon sign: About, importance, differences, and more
In astrology, we often come across the terms Sun signs and Moon signs.
