The shielding technology was tested in vacuum chambers, where it was used to remove lunar dust samples brought home by NASA's ...

Humanity’s plans to build homes on the Moon are no longer just dreams; they're becoming a scientific reality. Scientists are ...

For the first time in history, scientists have analyzed actual samples from the lunar farside—thanks to China’s Chang’e-6 ...

Along with Artemis, the agency has been hard at work on a fairly mundane aspect of lunar travel: dealing with moon dust.

Luna opened its doors last year at ESA’s Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany. It is the culmination of 10 years of ...

Scientists made solar cell panels from Moon dust to power future lunar cities more easily, safely, and cheaply.

The permanently shadowed regions of the Earth's Moon could shelter microbial lifeforms, according to new research.

Mysterious lifeforms may be lurking in the dark shadows of the Moon, scientists say. These permanently shaded areas of the Moon's polar regions could serve as safe havens for microbes.

Lunar regolith isn't just abundant—it's also clingy. Its electrostatic properties mean it sticks to anything it touches, and its abrasiveness means each tiny grain can scratch the surface of ...

Building solar panels from "moonglass" could slash rocket transport costs associated with an increased presence on the lunar ...