Lunar like landscapes in Iceland and Canada provide training grounds for astronauts.

Some parts of the moon are more interesting than others, especially when searching for future places for humans to land and work. There are also some parts of the moon about which we know less than ...

The Moon’s geological history is recorded in a rich tapestry of impact structures, volcanic deposits, and tectonic features that reveal its complex evolution. Recent advances in remote sensing, in ...

Here's why the astronauts have brushed up on lunar geology, even though they won't land.

Artemis II, the next mission in NASA’s Artemis program to explore the Moon, is scheduled to launch from Florida within the ...

The Moon's near and far sides exhibit striking asymmetry—from topography and crustal thickness to volcanic activity—yet the origins of these differences long puzzled scientists. China's Chang'e-6 ...

Image of the Northest Africa 16286 sample obtained using a scanning electron microscope. These are what’s referred to as “backscattered electron images”, and the different shades of grey highlight ...

NASA’s Artemis II mission will study the Moon and astronaut health. Four astronauts will observe the lunar surface while participating in human research to support future deep space exploration.

Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date. The Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences will gather information ...