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The moon

At an average distance of 380,000 kilometers from Earth, the moon is the closest object to us in outer space. After a break of 50 years after the last Apollo moon landing, Earthlings now want to go back.

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A supermoon seen in Greece in 2021

What is a supermoon?

What is a supermoon?

Supermoons are a rare a chance to get close to the moon and see it bigger and brighter with your own eyes.
ScienceOctober 16, 2024
Two astronauts in spacesuits, join hands, at the opening of the LUNA Analog Facility, September 25, 2024

How Europe's creating the moon on Earth

How Europe's creating the moon on Earth

Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet.
ScienceOctober 5, 2024
The moon blocks the sun during an eclipse, surrounded by dark clouds

South Pacific witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

South Pacific witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

The moon blotted out most of the sun across the South Pacific, giving residents of Chile and Argentina a magical show.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 3, 20247 images
A grainy image of a Chinese lunar probe

Decoding China: Beijing's 'moon diplomacy'

Decoding China: Beijing's 'moon diplomacy'

As Beijing continues to expand its space program, lunar samples are a way to reach out to other countries.
ScienceSeptember 27, 2024
ESA astronauts test the Moon hall at the new LUNA Analog facility in Cologne;

Mission Moon in Cologne: 'LUNA' training facility opens

Mission Moon in Cologne: 'LUNA' training facility opens

Astronauts can train for lunar missions in the new "LUNA" simulation facility in Cologne.
ScienceSeptember 26, 20247 images
An astronaut tests a lunar landing simulator

Astronauts walk on the moon, without leaving Earth

Astronauts walk on the moon, without leaving Earth

A state-of-the art facility in western Germany allows astronauts to train for future moon missions.
ScienceSeptember 26, 202402:12 min
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