NASA Gave Up a Ride to the Moon. This Startup’s Rover Took It.
NASA’s second thoughts about VIPER opened an opportunity for someone else to book that ride to the moon. Just because its cargo was canceled did not mean Astrobotic’s journey was…
Grand Canyons on the Moon Were Made in a Matter of Minutes
Two canyons near the south pole of the moon rival the Grand Canyon, both in depth and length. Unlike the sinuous chasm in Arizona, the two lunar canyons, known as…
What Trump’s Pledge to Plant the U.S. Flag on Mars Really Means
During his Inaugural Address on Monday, President Donald J. Trump again promised to launch American astronauts to Mars. Seated nearby, Elon Musk, a political benefactor of Mr. Trump who founded…
World Monuments Fund Puts Moon on List of At-Risk Sites
For years, the World Monuments Fund has sought to draw attention and resources to endangered cultural heritage sites including Machu Picchu in Peru, temples in Cambodia and the old city…
SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know
A space twofer is scheduled to take place early Wednesday morning — two lunar missions for the price of one rocket launch. A SpaceX Falcon 9 will lift off from…