The advent of SpaceX’s Starship presents new possibilities for space exploration, particularly in establishing humanity’s first moon base. As the world looks to the stars for future colonization, the ...

What new methods can be employed to help astronomers distinguish the light from an exoplanet and its host star so the former's atmosphere can be better explored? This is what a recent study accepted ...

Smithsonian Institution provides funding as a member of The Conversation US. As an astronomer and the co-chair of the International Astronomical Union’s working group Astronomy from the Moon, I’m on ...

Lunar lava tubes offer shelter from harsh surface conditions. Evidence suggests at least one large underground lava tube exists. These tubes could protect astronauts from radiation and extreme ...

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"With this study we have seen that a waste product, such as the urine of the personnel who occupy the moon bases, could also be used," he said. "The two main components of this body fluid are water ...

The upcoming Artemis mission is NASA's initial step to create a lunar outpost—but are we really ready to establish long-term bases beyond Earth? By Bill Gourgey Published Sep 21, 2022 10:00 AM EDT Get ...

When NASA astronauts return to the moon in 2024, they'll need a lunar base that allows them to stay on the surface. And the astronauts may build their base using something readily available: their ...