China has just returned the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon
The far side of the moon looks very different from the near side, and with the Chang'e 6 mission, scientists are hoping to learn why.
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Apollo astronaut Frank Borman, who first orbited moon, dies at age 95
Frank Borman commanded two early NASA missions including Apollo 8, the first to orbit the moon. He was a no-nonsense astronaut known for his keen attention to detail and duty to country.
50 years since the last Apollo astronauts went to the moon, NASA is finally going back
December 7, 1972 was the launch of the final mission in NASA's Apollo moon program. Fifty years later, NASA finally seems poised to return people to the lunar surface.
After a night of uncertainty, NASA's Artemis moon rocket takes to the skies
NASA's Artemis moon rocket has finally launched after months of setbacks, from fuel leaks to hurricanes. If successful, the mission signals a big step toward returning humans to the moon.
NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket reaches the launch pad
NASA's Artemis 1 rocket, the Space Launch System, reached the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B on Friday. The successor to the Apollo program could one day send humans back to the moon.
Glynn Lunney, NASA Flight Director With A Key Role In Saving Apollo 13, Dies At 84
Lunney, who played an integral role in the agency's Apollo program, died Friday. He was credited for his quick decision-making during the race to save the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts.
A Moon Landing In 2024? NASA Says It'll Happen; Others Say: No Way
The Trump administration keeps repeating that the U.S. will return humans to the moon in 2024. That may be technically possible, but only if the money appears and if everything goes perfectly.
Former NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz Restores Mission Control In Houston
Kranz led the earliest missions to the moon, including Apollo 11 and Apollo 13, and says he wants the room to inspire American students to study science and technology.
As The 50th Anniversary Of Apollo 11 Nears, New Books Highlight The Mission's Legacy
These works make apparent how singular an achievement America's moon landing was — and show that half a century later we're still grappling to understand its long-term meaning.
How Do You Preserve History On The Moon?
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing nears, some say the site of the first footprints on the moon should be protected. But historic preservation off our planet is unprecedented.