Moon

Can You Buy Land on the Moon
Can you buy land on the moon? Does this question even merit an answer? I think it does and this article is my verdict on whether this lunar realty selling proposition is a hoax or there is some degree of truth in the matter. Read on and know if you really can buy land on the Moon.

NASA's Quest For Water on Moon
The NASA mission of bombarding the moon with two rockets, in search of water ice was completed successfully on Friday.

How was the Moon Formed
How was the Moon formed? Since when is our planet's only companion in the cosmos, been giving it company? Read this article to get the whole scoop on formation of the Moon.

Facts About the Moon
Here are some interesting facts about the Moon, our planet's sole companion, in her journey through the cosmos. Moon, the enduring icon of thousands of romantic poems, is a far more interesting place than poets could ever imagine and yes, its definitely not made of cheese! Read on to know some intriguing facts about the Moon.

Who Was the Second Person to Set Foot on the Moon
History was created on 21st July, 1969, when man set foot on the moon for the very first time. Everyone knows that Neil Armstrong was the first of the two American astronauts to achieve this stupendous feat, but not many know who was the second person to set foot on the moon. Read on to know about Buzz Aldrin, who was the second person to land on the moon.

Geology of the Moon's Surface
Our planet's only natural satellite, the Moon, is also the only celestial body that has witnessed a manned landing. Research on the geology of the Moon's surface, also referred to as selenology, reveals a surface that is devoid of tectonics. The complexity of the geomorphology is as interesting as the lunar samples obtained...

Myths and Legends about the Moon
Read some of the famous myths and legends about the celestial Moon, that has enchanted generations of people...

Moon Landing Conspiracy
Do you believe that we landed on the moon on 20th of July, 1969? Or have you seen Fox Television's 'Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon?', which was aired on February 15, 2001? If not, then here are a few facts which will have your beliefs about mankind landing on the moon shaken!

Moon Rovers
Moon rovers or lunar rovers are vehicles, specially designed to operate on the moon's surface. Read on for more information about them.

Lunar Eclipse
Lunar eclipse or eclipse of the moon is caused when the shadow of the Earth, either partly or fully, falls on the Moon's surface. To know more, read on...

Lunar Cycles
Have you ever wondered why the shape of the moon changes periodically? To know what are the causes behind this phenomena read on …

Chandrayaan Mission - India's First Lunar Exploration
Chandrayaan mission is a historic moment in the space research of India. Read on to know more.

Causes of Lunar Eclipses
Lunar eclipses … an astronomical incident and a splendid sight! Know all about the causes of Lunar eclipses.

8 Phases of the Moon
I truly believe that the Moon is Earth’s beauty spot. Read on to know more about the phases of the moon along with some interesting facts…

Moon Phases Calendar
There are eight moon phases in the moon phases calendar.

Moon Facts
The moon has always been the object of fascination for man. Let us explore some interesting facts about the earth’s moon…

Marvellous Moon
Since ancient times, the moon has enthralled and fascinated mankind, but how did it originate?

India's Lunar Mission is New Step in Asian Space Race
Televised space launch signals Indian intent to match Japan and China as global power

India's Unmanned Moon Mission May Launch Race for Lunar Landgrab
Officials at Indian Space Research Organization (Isro) remain tight-lipped about possibility of a lunar land grab

Water on the Moon: Lunar Secret Revealed
New techniques used on rocks collected in Apollo missions in 1970s produce surprising results

By the Light of the Moon
Tim Radford on Donald Olson, the astronomer cracking historical secrets with the aid of celestial bodies

NASA planning moon bases
Nasa is currently examining blue prints for permanent moon bases.

A Lunar Outpost For A Journey To Mars
Article on the NASA program to explore the Moon and Mars.

China Flexes Muscle in Space Race With Launch of Lunar Explorer
Beijing to put astronaut on moon by 2020 · Military implications of mission concern US

The Moon(views)
Editorial of the many views and opinions on the moon, its effects on society, and its beliefs.

A Manned Moon Base Within 20 Years - Nasa's Bold Plan
First extraterrestrial living site would be used to launch missions to Mars.

One Giant Blip for Mankind As Moon Landing Tapes Are Mislaid
Houston, we have a problem. Houston, we have a problem. The Apollo 11 moon landings were one of the defining moments of the 20th century.

Nasa Seeks Help With Lunar Landing
Help wanted: Nasa moon mission 2018 needs moon lander. Design and build spacecraft capable of taking off vertically, hovering and landing safely. Salary: $2.5m (£1.3m).

Nasa Plans Another Giant Leap to the Moon
Astronauts could be walking on the moon once again by 2018 under ambitious plans unveiled yesterday by Nasa. And they will get there in Apollo-style spacecraft that hark back to the glory days of the space race.

Russia's great leap for tourism - a $100m trip to the moon
Russia's federal space agency took a giant leap in the field of cosmic tourism yesterday with the announcement it will offer a $100m (£57m) trip to the moon.

Space Mission to Photograph Apollo Landing Sites
US scientists are planning a 240,000-mile trip down memory lane - a tour of inspection of all the Apollo landing sites on the moon.

China and Japan Launch Race to the Moon
Tokyo blasts back after setback in Asian space race as old enemies plan ambitious projects targeting the lunar surface.

Probe Will Uncover Secrets of the Moon
'Puff of breath' rocket holds key to exploration of deep space. Mankind will return to the Moon this month. A European rocket - with less power than a puff of breath - is set to enter lunar orbit after taking a year to travel there from Earth.

US Plans Moon Settlement Before Heading on to Mars
The US president, George Bush, will announce plans next week to build a human settlement on the moon, with a view to sending humans to Mars. In an attempt to reinvigorate the space programme, still reeling from last year's Columbia shuttle tragedy, Mr Bush will unveil plans to create a...

China sets sights on the moon
Plans for lunar landing in 2010 as officials step up space race. China revealed ambitious plans to land on the moon yesterday, days before it attempts to become the third country to put an astronaut in space.

Next Generation Rocket Takes Slow Lane to the Moon
European spacecraft will test new method of propulsion - accelerating almost undetectably, but with the potential for incredible speeds.

Space Probe Paves Way for European Moon Landing
Ion drive will propel £77m Smart-1 on journey to find out what Earth's companion is made of. A space probe the size of a washing machine driven by a Star Trek drive no more powerful than a puff of breath is about to explore one of the solar system's oldest mysteries and pave the way for a European landing on the moon.

'Tortoise' rocket will open planets' secrets
Mankind is reaching out to the Moon again - on a rocket with less thrust than a puff of breath. So feeble is the engine of Europe's Smart-1 probe, it will take more than a year to reach the Moon. Apollo astronauts took three days to blast to the lunar surface.

It's official - US did land on moon
The US moon landings, as any good conspiracy theorist knows, were staged on a movie set by Americans eager to outstrip the Russians in the space race.

The case of the piece of moon that went missing
Strange individuals appear daily in the dock, but the defendant in a case in Florida must be one of the oddest yet: a thimble-sized piece of moon rock weighing 1.142 grams.

Untold riches
The Apollo astronauts landed on the moon in 1969, and left a message saying that they had come in peace for all mankind.

The Moon - a Gigantic Leap for the Chinese
Beijing takes giant leap into space with plans for lunar station.

Moon's mystery to be solved with lasers and mirrors
An American astronomer hopes to answer to within a millimetre a question first posed by the jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie: how high the moon? Tom Murphy, of the University of Washington, will use a billion watt laser "bullet", a telescope at Apache Point, New Mexico, to measure the...