The Earth’s natural satellite is no less a visual spectacle than any other celestial object, and here are a few features to ...

When the first astronauts walked on the moon as part of the Apollo Program, the concept of lunar habitats ceased being the stuff of science fiction and became a matter of scientific study. With ...

The new image reveals the Shackleton Crater in greater detail than previously possible, giving us a closer look at the lunar south pole. reading time 2 minutes NASA released a new mosaic of an impact ...

Target of probe changed to boost chance of finding water ice on moon. Sept. 29, 2009— -- NASA's LCROSS spacecraft, which is set to collide with the moon next week, has switched its targeted ...

The lunar craters Archimedes (top) and Eratosthenes and the Apennine Mountains. All these features will be visible in the northern half of the moon tonight March 20. I'm a happy cheerleader for the ...

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Resilience came within 5,220 miles (8,400 kilometers) of the lunar surface on Feb. 14. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...