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Lunar Exploration

China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together

All systems are “go” for tonight’s launch of China’s next step in a carefully planned lunar exploration program. Placed on top of a powerful Long March 5 rocket, the Chang'e 6 mission is due to lift off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on southern Hainan Island at 7 30 pm AEST.

04 May 2024, 05:22 IST

China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together

China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together

China’s new Moon mission is about to launch, and it’s a rare example of countries working together

04 May 2024, 05:22 IST

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

In 2020, China brought back samples from the moon's near side in the first sample retrieval in more than four decades, confirming for the first time it could safely return an uncrewed spacecraft to Earth from the lunar surface.

29 April 2024, 05:02 IST

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

29 April 2024, 05:02 IST

NASA's big moon rocket to debut from Florida launch pad

Rollout of the towering Space Launch System rocket with its Orion crew capsule marks a key milestone in US plans for renewed lunar exploration

17 March 2022, 04:31 IST

NASA's big, new moon rocket set debut in rollout to Florida launch pad

NASA's big, new moon rocket set debut in rollout to Florida launch pad

NASA's big moon rocket to debut from Florida launch pad

17 March 2022, 04:31 IST

Australia to land a home-made rover on the Moon in 2024

The ten-kilogram rover, will be launched on board the Hakuto lander made by ispace, a lunar robotic exploration company based in Japan

06 November 2021, 10:21 IST

Australia to land a home-made rover on the Moon in 2024 to search for water

Australia to land a home-made rover on the Moon in 2024 to search for water

Australia to land a home-made rover on the Moon in 2024

06 November 2021, 10:21 IST

Lunar samples say moon cooled down later than thought

One of the main objectives of Chang'e-5, named after the mythical Chinese goddess of the moon, was to find out how long the moon remained volcanically active

10 October 2021, 02:13 IST

Chinese lunar samples suggest moon cooled down later than thought

Chinese lunar samples suggest moon cooled down later than thought

Lunar samples say moon cooled down later than thought

10 October 2021, 02:13 IST

Strawberry Moon 2021 thrills star-gazers around the world; See Pics

The full moon lit up the sky in the early hours of June 24, marking the last supermoon of the year, and creating a spectacular sight in the sky for star-gazers. Take a look at some of the best pictures of the Strawberry Moon...

26 June 2021, 05:28 IST

Strawberry Moon 2021 thrills star-gazers around the world; See Pics

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Strawberry Moon 2021 thrills star-gazers around the world; See Pics

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Strawberry Moon 2021 thrills star-gazers around the world; See Pics

26 June 2021, 05:28 IST

Do NASA's lunar exploration rules violate space law?

13 sections seem to show that the rules are about the use and exploitation of the moon in order to maintain American dominance

12 November 2020, 17:01 IST

Do NASA's lunar exploration rules violate space law?

Do NASA's lunar exploration rules violate space law?

Do NASA's lunar exploration rules violate space law?

12 November 2020, 17:01 IST

The past and future of lunar exploration

Space missions to our nearest celestial neighbour are likely to operate in full swing in the near future.

20 July 2018, 19:24 IST

The past and future of lunar exploration

The past and future of lunar exploration

The past and future of lunar exploration

20 July 2018, 19:24 IST