Recently, NASA unveiled their latest technological marvel – new moon suits designed to withstand the extreme temperatures on the moon’s surface, which can drop as low as -334 degrees Fahrenheit. These new suits mark a major milestone in NASA’s quest to return humans to the moon and eventually send them to Mars. The new moon… Continue reading NASA’s new moon suits are revealed. They must resist -334 F temperatures.
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Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business
Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business As humans venture into space exploration and set their sights on reaching distant celestial bodies, such as the Moon, they inevitably encounter a multitude of challenges unique to these extraterrestrial environments. While much attention has been focused on practical issues like food, water, and shelter, there is… Continue reading Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business
Ranking August Moon songs based on how close they are to One Direction
August Moon is a popular boy band that has taken the music world by storm with their catchy tunes, killer dance moves, and undeniable charm. However, what sets them apart from other boy bands is their striking similarity to the legendary British band, One Direction. From their hairstyles to their harmonies, August Moon seems to… Continue reading Ranking August Moon songs based on how close they are to One Direction
Russia’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Crashes and Burns
On April 16, 2021, the space race to the moon took a dramatic turn when Russia’s long-awaited return to the moon crashed and burned. The Russian spacecraft, Fregat-M rocket, had been on a mission to deliver 19 samples of lunar dust and rock to a research laboratory in Moscow. Instead, it crashed into the surface… Continue reading Russia’s Long-Awaited Return to the Moon Crashes and Burns
NASA’s Artemis Moon Landing Program: Launches, Timeline, and More
NASA’s Artemis program is the space agency’s bold attempt to land the first American woman on the Moon. The project places a major emphasis on sustainability, safety, and reliability. To that end, the program involves four main components: launches of astronauts to the moon, the development of launch vehicles, mission timelines and plans, and a… Continue reading NASA’s Artemis Moon Landing Program: Launches, Timeline, and More
Chinese Moon Mission Finds a Potential Water Reservoir in Lunar Soil
On December 31, 2020, China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft mission made history, becoming the first mission to retrieve samples from the moon since the Soviet Union in 1976. The mission has made even more headlines after Chang’e 5 published an unlikely finding: evidence of a substantial water reservoir in the moon’s soil. According to findings from… Continue reading Chinese Moon Mission Finds a Potential Water Reservoir in Lunar Soil
NASA’s ‘Mega Moon Rocket’ aced first flight and is ready for crewed Artemis II launch
NASA’s Mega Moon Rocket, also known as the Space Launch System (SLS), has been declared ready for its next mission– the Artemis II launch, which will look to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2024. The SLS is the most powerful rocket NASA has ever created, capable of delivering a larger payload to… Continue reading NASA’s ‘Mega Moon Rocket’ aced first flight and is ready for crewed Artemis II launch