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How did Earth get such a strange moon? Exploring the giant impact theory
So how did our planet end up with such a special moon? The answer is that, surprisingly enough, the moon is a piece of our ...
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The far side of the moon was once a vast magma ocean, Chinese lunar lander confirms
New research from scientists with the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences and published in the journal Science found that ...
Lunar far side samples bolster theory that the moon was once covered in magma
A team of geologists at the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, the Institute of Space Sciences and the Shandong ...
Six weeks, three moon landers: The era of private space exploration is here
Moon exploration is undergoing a potentially transformative moment. Over the course of six weeks, three different lunar landers began a rocket-fueled space journey to learn more about Earth’s nearest ...
Here’s the secret to how Firefly was able to nail its first lunar landing
The Blue Ghost spacecraft, named for a species of firefly, took eclipse chasing to new heights. Not only did it see the Earth block the Sun from an unexplored location on the Moon, but the lander fell ...
Rice research on super-Earths and mini-Neptunes suggests more Earth-like planets may exist
A new study by Rice University researchers Sho Shibata and Andre Izidoro presents a compelling new model for the formation of ...
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Jaw-dropping footage from NASA's Blue Ghost spaceship reveals close-up of the Moon - with Earth rising and setting in the background
Now, the autonomous lander has captured a truly jaw-dropping view as it records a unique close-up of the moon. In an incredible video, you can see the distant Earth rising and setting behind the ...
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See pictures of the total lunar eclipse and "Blood Worm Moon"
During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth passes directly between the moon and the sun. The alignment blocks most sunlight from reaching the moon for a brief period, though the moon remains visible ...