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Lunar Nets and Rolling Landers Promise a Radical Shift in Moon Cargo and Habitat Engineering
The Macedonian system consists of two elements: the catcher and the decelerator,” Charis Kosmas explained to Space.com, ...
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Lunar landers and 'Transporter' tankers: Blue Origin unveils its blueprint for the moon
One newly unveiled key element is the "Transporter," a vehicle that can be launched on a single Blue Origin New Glenn rocket ...
'Strawberry moon' dazzles as rare lunar standstill graces the night sky
Because of its position in the lunar orbit, Tuesday night's full moon was at its lowest point on the horizon. This is known ...
‘Never quit the lunar quest’ was this moon mission’s motto. Here’s its tragic tale
This week, uncover the fate of the latest lunar lander to attempt touchdown on the moon’s surface, see a tower of worms, ...
Private Japanese lunar lander closing in on unexplored top of the moon
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace is closing in on the moon, aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored ...
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Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission
A private lunar lander from Japan crashed while attempting a touchdown Friday, the latest casualty in the commercial rush to the moon. The Tokyo-based company ispace declared the mission a failure ...
Private lunar lander from Japan falls silent while attempting a moon touchdown
A private lunar lander from Japan descended toward a touchdown on the moon Friday, but flight controllers lost contact with ...
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Chang’e-4 Unveils a Layered Lunar Past and Hints at Magma Reservoirs Beneath the Far Side
The moon was slowly cooling down and running out of steam in its later volcanic stage. Its energy became weak over time.” ...