Moon

New data from the Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) under Chandrayaan-3 mission has provided critical insights into the lunar thermal environment. Scientists deem it a significant breakthrough in the search for water-ice on the Moon.

Indian researchers have uncovered startling evidence suggesting that the global Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020 may have had an impact as far-reaching as the Moon.

New evidence from China's Chang'e 5 mission reveals the moon was volcanically active just 120 million years ago, much later than previously thought. This surprising discovery, from tiny glass beads, reshapes our understanding of lunar history

India has reportedly expressed strong interest in participating in Russia’s ambitious lunar nuclear power plant project, an initiative that forms part of a larger effort to establish a lunar base in partnership with China.

Know Sunrise, sunset, Moonrise, Moonset time in India for 11th and 12th July. Know phases of the moon and moon illumination percentage

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently shared the high-resolution images of the Chandrayaan-3 lander, named Vikram, and the Pragyan rover that successfully completed their lunar mission. These breathtaking images were captured on March 15, 2024.

Exploring the hypothetical scenario of the moon's sudden disappearance and its profound consequences on Earth's ecosystems, human culture, and space exploration.

The US spacecraft Odysseus, currently on a lunar mission, has encountered a temporary halt as it slipped into sleep, stopping its exploration of the Moon's surface. The mission, which had already faced challenges after tipping over, now confronts a new hurdle as engineers wait for resumption.

"Last night, a command was sent to SLIM and a response received, confirming that the spacecraft has made it through the lunar night and maintained communication capabilities!," JAXA said on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday.

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency achieved success on Monday after their Moon Sniper craft landed on the lunar surface making Japan the fifth nation to do so. However, the cells in the craft are not generating enough power to send data to the Japanese Space Agency. The silence so far from JAXA is fuelling speculations.