Moon: News

15 Mar 2024

NASA

NASA offers last chance to send your name to Moon

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is providing a unique opportunity for individuals to send their names to the Moon, by its Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER).

15 Feb 2024

SpaceX

Odysseus spacecraft launched by SpaceX blasts off to the Moon

SpaceX made history today by launching the Nova-C lunar lander, "Odysseus," created by private aerospace firm, Intuitive Machines.

14 Feb 2024

China

China seeks instrument developers for Chang'e 8 Moon mission

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is inviting domestic entities to develop key instruments for the Chang'e 8 mission. It is set to launch in 2028.

29 Jan 2024

Japan

Japan's SLIM Moon lander resumes scientific operations following temporary shutdown

Japan's space agency, JAXA, has shared that its Moon lander, known as "Moon Sniper," is back in action after facing a power issue due to a rough landing.

22 Jan 2024

Japan

Japan's SLIM lunar craft successful in sending data to Earth

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has sent back images and other data to Earth, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced.

19 Jan 2024

Japan

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' probe aims for precision lunar landing today

Japan is making history as it aims to be the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the Moon, with a groundbreaking precision landing today.

05 Jan 2024

NASA

NASA is letting people fly their names to the Moon

NASA is offering a unique opportunity for people around the world to send their names to the Moon aboard the VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) lunar rover and receive a virtual boarding pass.

03 Jan 2024

Astronomy

Gaze up: Noteworthy astronomical events of January 2024

A celestial spectacle for those who enjoy the night sky is promised this January as various astronomical events are set to take place.

30 Dec 2023

Space News

Exciting space missions to look out for in 2024

This year saw several remarkable space missions.

ISRO to send astronaut to Moon by 2040: Somanath

The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, has shared the organization's ambitious plans for the future.

27 Dec 2023

Japan

Japan's SLIM probe to attempt historic Moon landing in January

Japan is preparing for its first-ever lunar landing with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) probe in January.

22 Dec 2023

Astronomy

2023's last meteor shower peaks tonight: How to watch

The Ursid meteor shower will peak tonight. This will be the last meteor shower we are seeing in 2023 and it will be visible in India.

21 Dec 2023

Astronomy

December's Cold Moon: All about 2023's last full moon

The final full moon of 2023, dubbed the Cold Moon, will light up the night sky on December 26. The Moon will appear full on Christmas, adding a celestial touch to holiday festivities.

20 Dec 2023

Space News

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander to launch on January 8

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander is set to lift off on January 8. The Pittsburgh-based company plans to land the nearly 6.5-foot tall spacecraft on the Moon's surface on February 23.

06 Dec 2023

Japan

Japan gears up for first-ever moon landing on January 19

Japan aims to make history with its SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft, which is scheduled to land on the Moon on January 19.

24 Nov 2023

Astronomy

Full 'Beaver Moon' rises on November 27: How to watch

The upcoming "Beaver Moon" on November 27 will light up the night sky as the 12th full moon of the year.

How Chandrayaan-4 will differ from Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set its sights on the ambitious Chandrayaan-4 mission, following the grand success of Chandrayaan-3.

Lunar Sample Return Mission: What is ISRO's next Moon endeavor

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set sights on the Lunar Sample Return Mission (LSRM). The ambitious mission aims to gather soil or rock samples from the Moon and return them to Earth.

17 Nov 2023

SpaceX

SpaceX postpones Starship test flight to Saturday: Know why

SpaceX has postponed the second test flight of its colossal Starship rocket to November 18, to replace a component of the rocket.

16 Nov 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 rocket's upper stage lands in Pacific Ocean: ISRO

The ISRO reported that the LVM3 M4 launch vehicle's cryogenic upper stage made an unplanned re-entry into Earth's atmosphere at approximately 2:42pm.

03 Nov 2023

Astronomy

November 2023 skywatching guide: Celestial events to look out for

This November, the night sky offers a variety of celestial events for stargazers to enjoy, ranging from meteor showers to breathtaking views of Jupiter and the Beaver Moon.

30 Oct 2023

Astronomy

Jupiter will appear its biggest and brightest this week

This week will be filled with several spectacular stargazing events. Notably, Jupiter will be seen at its brightest and largest when viewed from Earth.

28 Oct 2023

Astronomy

Lunar eclipse graces the sky tonight: When, how to watch

We are in for a spectacular astronomical treat today as a partial lunar eclipse will take place. It will be visible in India.

25 Oct 2023

Lunar Eclipse

Lunar eclipse on October 28-29: Know timings in India

On the night of October 28-29, a partial lunar eclipse will occur and it can be seen from all parts of India.

17 Oct 2023

Narendra Modi

India plans to send astronauts to Moon by 2040 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ambitious plans for the nation's space program, including the establishment of an Indian space station by 2035 and sending the first Indian astronaut to the Moon by 2040.

09 Oct 2023

Solar Eclipse

Spectacular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse happens on October 14

On October 14, sky enthusiasts will have the chance to witness a stunning celestial event: an annular solar eclipse, which will turn the Sun into a "ring of fire."

05 Oct 2023

NASA

Prada to design spacesuits for NASA Artemis 3 astronauts

Axiom Space has collaborated with Italian luxury brand Prada to create spacesuits for NASA's Artemis 3 lunar mission, scheduled for launch in 2025.

03 Oct 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's lander performing hop experiment was unplanned, says ISRO official

Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander performing hop experiment on the Moon was unplanned and went beyond the mission's objectives, Project Director P Veeramuthuvel told India Today.

02 Oct 2023

Astronomy

October skywatching tips: How to view the brightest planets

October will bring a spectacular display of planets in the night sky, perfect for stargazing.

29 Sep 2023

Technology

Harvest Moon: Last supermoon of 2023 rises tonight

Get ready, sky-watchers! The last supermoon of 2023, called the full Harvest Moon, will light up the night sky today.

28 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Top Chinese scientist disputes India's Moon landing near south pole

Chandrayaan-3 scripted history on August 23, becoming the first mission to ever land near the Moon's south pole. However, a top Chinese scientist has questioned India's claims.

15 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan

Chandrayaan-1 data reveals electrons from Earth form water on Moon

It's been over a decade since Chandrayaan-1, the first mission in ISRO's Chandrayaan program, concluded its operations but the data collected by that expedition is still leading to interesting findings.

11 Sep 2023

Astronomy

Scientists propose setting up 'hypertelescope' on Moon: How it'll work

In a new paper, scientists have proposed a groundbreaking concept called the 'hypertelescope,' which could be built on the Moon's surface to make observations.

07 Sep 2023

Japan

How Japan's SLIM lunar mission is different than Chandrayaan-3

Japan has successfully launched its lunar mission, the SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) from the Tanegashima Space Center.

06 Sep 2023

Japan

Japan's SLIM Moon lander to launch tomorrow: Know mission objectives 

Japan is set to launch its SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) mission. It will aim to soft-land on the Moon, specifically in the vicinity of a small crater named Shioli in the lunar equatorial region.

Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander completes hop experiment as lunar sunset begins  

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its cap.

ISRO scientist, voice behind launch countdowns, dies of cardiac arrest

N Valarmathi, an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist and the voice behind the space agency's rocket launch countdowns, died due to cardiac arrest on Saturday in Chennai, reported WION. She was 64.

01 Sep 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Jammu man buys land on Moon; here's how you can

After India's Chandrayaan-3 successfully soft-landed near the Moon's south pole on August 23, a man from Jammu and Kashmir bought land on the lunar surface.

30 Aug 2023

Astronomy

Last Super Blue Moon before 2032 to dazzle sky tonight

A rare celestial event, the Super Blue Moon, is set to grace the sky tonight.

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover captures Vikram lander on Moon

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared an image captured by the Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover, showcasing its first view of the Vikram lander.

28 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Declare Moon as Hindu Rashtra: Swami Chakrapani tells government

All India Hindu Mahasabha National President Swami Chakrapani Maharaj stirred up controversy on Sunday by releasing a video message on X, formerly Twitter, saying the Moon should be declared a "Hindu Rashtra."

28 Aug 2023

NASA

2023's only Blue Supermoon will appear this week

A rare, breathtaking celestial event is set to grace the skies this week, as the only Blue Moon of 2023 coincides with a Supermoon on Wednesday (August 30).

26 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 landing site to be called Shiv-Shakti Point

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Moon landing site of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission will be named Shiv-Shakti Point.

25 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's Pragyan rover, with payloads enabled, performs moonwalk for science

Chandrayaan-3 mission is carrying out its operations flawlessly.

Chandrayaan-4: Know all about Chandrayaan-3's follow-up Moon mission

Chandrayaan-3 stunned the world with its successful landing on the Moon and plans for its follow-up mission have already begun.

25 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-2 orbiter photographs Chandrayaan-3 lander on Moon

We have yet another interesting update on the Chandrayaan-3.

24 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3: Lander Module payloads activated, mission on schedule

Chandrayaan-3 is all ready to start exploring the Moon.

24 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3: Pragyan rover begins exploring Moon's south pole 

Chandrayaan-3 clocked a world first with a soft and safe touchdown near the Moon's south pole yesterday.

23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

India makes history: Chandrayaan-3 lands near Moon's south pole

Chandrayaan-3 has successfully landed on the Moon! The mission has notched several milestones with its safe touchdown, after a 40-day journey.

23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives, explained

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to notch a crucial milestone with Chandrayaan-3.

23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Meet the team behind Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission

India is on the verge of making history as the first nation to land near the Moon's south pole with Chandrayaan-3, after Russia's unsuccessful attempt with the Luna-25 mission.

23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 to attempt landing at Moon's south pole at 6:04pm

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the crucial landing of the Chandrayaan-3 mission today.

22 Aug 2023

Japan

Japan to launch new lunar mission on August 26

Japan aerospace exploration agency (JAXA) is gearing up to launch the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) on August 26.

22 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3: Know the next crucial steps and ISRO's contingency plan

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing tomorrow.

21 Aug 2023

Russia

What went wrong with Russia's Luna-25 Moon mission

Things did not go as planned with Luna-25, Russia's first lunar mission in nearly 50 years.

18 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO successfully performs deboost operation on Chandrayaan-3's lander module

The scheduled deboost operation on Chandrayaan-3's lander module (LM) has been successful.

18 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO to perform deboost maneuver on lander module today

The Chandrayaan-3 mission is making steady progress toward its target destination, the Moon. The mission has completed several orbital maneuvers since its launch on July 14.

17 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's lander module successfully separates from propulsion module

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has just provided a big update on Chandrayaan-3.

ISRO successfully completes final lunar-bound operation on Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 is getting closer to the lunar landing. Today, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully performed the fifth and final lunar-bound operation on the spacecraft.

15 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO to place Chandrayaan-3 in 100km circular lunar orbit tomorrow 

Chandrayaan-3 is just a step away from the crucial lander separation phase.

15 Aug 2023

Space News

Super Blue Moon to grace night skies on August 31

This month, we will get to see another full moon. A rare Blue Moon will grace the night skies on August 31 and it is not a sight you would want to miss.

14 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 begins orbit circularization phase to prepare for Moon landing

Chandrayaan-3 takes another major step toward the Moon. The mission has now commenced the orbit circularization phase, per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

13 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing in 10 days: Know next operations

Chandrayaan-3, India's ambitious lunar mission, is edging closer to the Moon's surface.

11 Aug 2023

Russia

Russia's Luna 25 could beat Chandrayaan-3 to the Moon

Roscosmos, Russia's space agency, launched the Luna 25 mission from the Vostochny Cosmodrome earlier today.

10 Aug 2023

Russia

Luna 25: Russia's historic Moon mission hours away from lift-off

Russia is ready to launch its first Moon mission, Luna 25, in almost 50 years.

09 Aug 2023

NASA

NASA's Artemis 3 mission may not land astronauts on Moon

NASA's Artemis 3 mission, scheduled for December 2025, may not land a crew on the Moon.

09 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO successfully performs lunar orbit reduction maneuver on Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 is steadily inching toward the Moon.

09 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3's descent mission: How ISRO will land Vikram on Moon

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission will aim for a soft landing on the Moon's surface on August 23. Before the lunar touchdown, the spacecraft is set to undergo three more de-orbiting maneuvers.

08 Aug 2023

Russia

Meet Luna-25, Russia's first Moon mission in almost 50 years

Russia is set to launch a lunar lander called Luna-25, on August 11 (Friday). This marks the country's first lunar mission in nearly 50 years, since 1976.

07 Aug 2023

Jupiter

Watch Jupiter and half moon grace the sky tonight

Tonight (August 7), stargazers are in for a treat as Jupiter and the half moon will appear together in the sky.

Chandrayaan-3 only 4,313km away from Moon, landing on August 23

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed the orbit reduction maneuver on Chandrayaan-3 on Sunday.

05 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO completes Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI) of Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out a critical operation on Chandrayaan-3.

04 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

ISRO will perform crucial operation on Chandrayaan-3 around 7pm tomorrow

Chandrayaan-3 is just a couple of weeks away from creating history. The spacecraft has covered about two-thirds of its journey to the Moon, per the Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO).

01 Aug 2023

Space News

Double supermoon spectacle for skywatchers this August starting tonight

A rare Moon event will grace our skies this August, with two supermoons occurring within the same month.

ISRO successfully injects Chandrayaan-3 into translunar orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that Chandrayaan-3, India's latest lunar mission, successfully left Earth's orbit and is now en route to the Moon.

ISRO successfully completes final orbit-raising operation for Chandrayaan-3 mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully pulled off the final orbit-raising maneuver for Chandrayaan-3.

ISRO completes third orbit-raising operation on Chandrayaan-3

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the third orbit-raising maneuver (Earth-bound perigee firing) on Chandrayaan-3 today.

17 Jul 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3 completes second orbit-raising maneuver: What's next for lunar mission

July 14 saw the successful launch of India's ambitious Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3.