The moon

Trump welcomes NASA Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office after Moon mission

“I don’t know how they do it. I wouldn’t want to do it, but it takes people like this to make our country great,” Trump stated in reference to the Artemis II crew.

Artemis II astronauts, NASA Commander Reid Wiseman, NASA Pilot Victor Glover, NASA Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, flank U.S. President Donald Trump as he speaks in the Oval Office, Washington, DC, US, April 29, 2026.
A handout image taken by the Artemis II crew captures craters dotting the surface of the Moon, revealing its rugged, ancient surface, photographed by the NASA Artemis II crew from the Orion spacecraft during the lunar flyby mission, April 6, 2026.

From Caesarea to the Moon: Inside Israel’s bid to revolutionize space launches

A handout image taken by the Artemis II crew captures craters dotting the surface of the Moon, revealing its rugged, ancient surface, photographed by the NASA Artemis II crew from the Orion spacecraft during the lunar flyby mission, April 6, 2026.

Jordan joins Artemis Accords, int'l principles for exploring Moon, Mars, space, NASA says

‘Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad with her, all who love her.’

Shabbat Rosh Hodesh: At the threshold of renewal


Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at age 97, NASA says

Jim Lovell, the NASA astronaut who commanded the Apollo 13 mission around the moon and back, has died.

Jim Lovell

Beijing tests lunar lander tasked with putting first Chinese on the moon

The lunar lander will be used to transport astronauts between the lunar orbit and the moon's surface, as well as serving as a living space, power source, and data center.

 A large screen shows news footage of a Chinese national flag carried by Chang'e-6 probe's lander on the far side of the moon, in Beijing, China June 4, 2024

At least six tiny moons are orbiting us right now — and no one noticed

A new study suggests that at least six "minimoons" – rock fragments ejected from the Moon – are orbiting Earth at any given moment.

The Earth and the Moon

Scientists warn that the Earth’s rotation is accelerating, making Wed. shortest in living memory

However, days were significantly shorter between 1 and 2 billion years ago, only 19 hours long.

A mechanical clock

Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the Moon in 2032 with a 4.3% chance

NASA says even if it hits, the Moon's orbit will remain unchanged.

 On March 26, the James Webb Space Telescope captured images of asteroid 2024 YR4.

Pink Moon will appear as Micro Moon on April 12

At its farthest point from Earth, the full moon will appear approximately 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than a supermoon.

 Pink Moon will appear as Micro Moon on April 12. Illustration.

China proposes giant radio telescope on Moon's far side with 7,200 antennas by 2035

The project aims to investigate the 'Cosmic Dark Ages,' the period from the Big Bang until the formation of the first stars.

 Landing site of Chang'e 4 on the far side of the Moon.

An ocean of magma: What China's Cahng'e 6 mission the far side of the moon discovered

Study confirms the moon was once covered by a global magma ocean during its early formation.

 An ocean of magma: What China's Cahng'e 6 mission the far side of the moon discovered. Illustration.

Putin envoy says Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant for Musk's Mars mission

"Russia can offer a small-sized nuclear power plant for a mission to Mars and other advanced technological capabilities," the state RIA news agency cited the envoy as saying.

SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its Super Heavy booster is launched on its eighth test at the company's Boca Chica launch pad in Brownsville, Texas, March 6, 2025.

Partial solar eclipse to create 'devil's horns' effect on March 29

NASA urges use of ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses for safe viewing.

 Partial solar eclipse to create 'devil's horns' effect on March 29.