NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here's how it would work
A new lunar time zone is all about ensuring the success of future, multinational missions to the moon.
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Why NASA wants human guinea pigs to test out Martian living
Mars is seen as the next frontier in space exploration. But given the hostile environment on the red planet, is there a good reason why?
In latest lunar landing trial, Intuitive Machines hopes to get U.S. back to the moon
If successful, the uncrewed spacecraft would be the first U.S. lunar landing in more than 50 years, and would mean one giant leap for the commercial space sector.
Jake Sullivan says the U.S. is engaging with allies, and Russia, on the space threat
National security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about Alexei Navalny dying in prison — and his briefing of U.S. congressional leaders on new Russian "anti-satellite capability."
Can we grow veggies on Mars? Fly larvae and synthetic soil may hold the answer
A Texas undergrad is investigating how to grow vegetables on Mars — and has cultivated test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from fly larvae.
Indigenous tribes saw the 'Ring of Fire' eclipse in a different light
For many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse honors tradition.
How to see a newly discovered green comet this week, before it vanishes for 400 years
A newly discovered green comet is zipping by Earth and is now visible for the first time since before Galileo invented his telescope.
India's moon rover completes its walk as scientists look for signs of frozen water
There was no word on the outcome of the rover searches for signs of frozen water on the lunar surface that could help future astronaut missions.
India joins an elite club as first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole
Scientists believe the south pole region might hold frozen water that could help future astronaut missions.
India launches a lander and rover to explore the moon's south pole
A successful landing by the spacecraft would make India the fourth country — after the U.S., the Soviet Union, and China — to achieve the feat.