Vladimir Putin Signs Law to Build Russian-Chinese Base on the Moon
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a bill committing Russia to working with authoritarian partner China to build a moon base. China’s state-run Global Times I boasted. Russia is participating in the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project along with more than 30 “nations and international organizations,” 20 of which have signed some sort […]
Crazy-strong robotic dogs gear up for moon mission
At the base of Oregon’s majestic Mount Hood, a team of researchers from a consortium of universities and NASA’s Johnson Space Center embarked on a groundbreaking project. Their mission? To prepare a robotic dog named Spirit for the challenging task of navigating the unpredictable terrain of the moon. To get security alerts, expert tips, sign […]
China leaves mark on surface of the moon after historic mission to the far side
China’s historic mission to the far side of the moon has come to an end, but it left behind a bit of patriotic graffiti. The unmanned probe, Chang’e-6, blasted off from the lunar surface on Tuesday morning after collecting samples and raising the Chinese flag. Footage of the probe leaving the object went viral on […]
China displays country’s flag on moon after lunar spacecraft landing
China successfully landed a spacecraft on the far side of the moon, bringing it closer to the United States in space exploration. This mission, aimed at conducting analysis tests and collecting surface samples, is a testament to China’s burgeoning prowess and development of its space program. The Chang’e-6 probe, launched in April, reached its destination […]
China Lands Probe On Far Side Of Moon For Second Time As Space Competition With US Grows
China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon early Sunday Beijing Time, according to a statement. The Asian country’s Chang’e-6 probe “touched down on the far side of the moon Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history,” a statement from […]
China’s Chang’e-6 probe lands on far side of the moon aiming to return first samples to Earth | China
China’s lunar probe Chang’e-6 has successfully landed on the far side of the moon and collected samples, state media reported on Sunday. The lander touched down in the vast South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the largest known impact craters in the solar system, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing the China National Space Administration. According to […]
Indigenous ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Costume Designer Sues Apple for Racial Discrimination
Assistant costume designer on Martin Scorsese’s films Killer of the Flower Moon She is suing Apple Studios for racism, claiming that her work as a Native American was suppressed during awards season. In the lawsuit, Native American costume designer Christy Marie Hoffman claims that her work researching and designing costumes for the period drama was […]
Say cheese: Owen over the moon after Zoffee claims landmark Chester Cup | Sport
THis trophy, and the 30 pounds of Cheshire cheese that came with it, was handed over to Sophie’s owner Alan Peterson after the Chester Cup here on Friday, but Michael Owen said for locals It was a testament to the significance of this unique race. The landlord at Manor House Stables, where Sophie is trained […]
NASA’s Dragonfly drone cleared for flight to Saturn’s moon, Titan
After overcoming the hurdles of COVID-19 delays and budget overruns, NASA has finally given the green light to the Dragonfly rotary-wing mission. The autonomous, nuclear-powered rotorcraft is scheduled to embark on a groundbreaking journey to Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, in 2028. Dragonfly rotorcraft artist concept (NASA/JHU-APL) Why Titan? Titan is no ordinary celestial body. Located […]
Important for U.S. to Beat China Back to the Moon
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson recently said it was important for the United States to return to the moon before China could lay claim to its surface. During the interview, NPR’s Scott Detrow asked Nelson about recent speeches in which he repeatedly returned to the subject of China, the media. report Monday. Detrow asked why it […]