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UAE’s Rashid 2 rover to explore the Moon’s far side in 2026

Arnold Pinto 02/08/2025

As part of global lunar push The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to send its second lunar rover to the far side of the Moon in 2026, under a new agreement with United States-based aerospace company Firefly Aerospace. The mission will see the Rashid 2 rover delivered aboard the Blue Ghost

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Pope Leo XIV marks the 56th moon landing anniversary with Buzz Aldrin

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2025

Amid Vatican focus on space science Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a video call to former Nasa astronaut Buzz Aldrin – one of the first two humans to land on the lunar surface – and a visit to the Vatican Observatory, highlighting the Catholic Church’s continued […]

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Nasa unveils 3 instruments for Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle 

Arnold Pinto 15/07/2025

In race for Moon resources Nasa has confirmed the selection of three new scientific instruments to support its upcoming lunar missions, signalling a renewed focus on mapping, analysing, and understanding the Moon’s surface and subsurface. Two of the instruments will be integrated into a new lunar rover, while the third will orbit above, providing data […]

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Firefly Aerospace contracted to fly UAE’s Rashid Rover 2 to the far side of the Moon

Arnold Pinto 25/05/2025

Mission scheduled for 2026 Firefly Aerospace, the Texas-based end-to-end responsive space company, has signed a strategic agreement with the United Arab Emirates’ Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) to deliver the Rashid Rover 2 to the far side of the Moon. This groundbreaking lunar mission, scheduled for 2026, will see the UAE join an elite […]

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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully lands on the Moon

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025

With 10 NASA instruments onboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has achieved a significant milestone, successfully landing on the Moon on March 2, 2025. The American lander touched down near Mons Latreille, a volcanic feature within the Mare Crisium basin, in the northeast quadrant of the Moon’s near side. The lunar touchdown is significant […]

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Finland is the newest Artemis Accords signatory

Arnold Pinto 24/02/2025

NASA and Finland have collaboration history Finland has become the 53rd nation to sign the NASA-led Artemis Accords, a landmark agreement for safe and responsible space exploration. The signing ceremony occurred at the Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop 2025 in Espoo, Finland, marking a significant moment for international space collaboration. “Today, Finland is

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Moon placed on World Monuments Watch for the first time

Arnold Pinto 14/02/2025

Along with historic sites in 29 countries The World Monuments Fund (WMF) has unveiled its 2025 World Monuments Watch, an advocacy programme highlighting 25 culturally significant sites worldwide facing urgent challenges. These sites span 29 countries and five continents and are confronted with climate change, conflict, tourism pressures, and natural disasters. Notably, the

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Moon Village Association partners with Abu Dhabi for 2025 events

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2025

A boost for UAE’s space ambitions The Moon Village Association (MVA), an international non-governmental organisation dedicated to fostering collaboration in the development of the lunar economy, has signed an agreement to establish the Moon Village Centre in Abu Dhabi emirate in the UAE, solidifying the emirate as a new hub for space innovation. Abu Dhabi […]

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Nokia’s cellular network set for lunar mission

Arnold Pinto 12/02/2025

Via Intuitive Machines lunar lander Nokia and Intuitive Machines, Inc. have integrated Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 lander, Athena. The collaboration marks a significant step in deploying the first-ever cellular network on the Moon as part of the upcoming IM-2 mission, which is set to launch later this year. The […]

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NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission One sets course for lunar exploration

Arnold Pinto 20/01/2025

With unique science and technology A suite of cutting-edge scientific investigations and technology demonstrations is en route to the Moon, where it will play a key role in NASA’s Artemis programme. The mission, carried by Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 15, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center […]

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NASA awards $179 million contract to Firefly Aerospace

Arnold Pinto 23/12/2024

To deliver 6 experiments on lunar surface NASA is progressing with its ambitious plans to explore the Moon. It has awarded Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six experiments to the lunar surface. The mission, part of the space agency’s broader Artemis programme, is scheduled to land in the Gruithuisen Domes near the […]

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NASA unveils lunar and Martian missions plans

Arnold Pinto 16/12/2024

In latest architecture update As part of its ongoing effort to map out the future of space exploration, NASA has released a series of updated documents outlining its plans for lunar and Martian missions. The newly released materials are part of the agency’s broader Moon to Mars strategy. This strategy aims to prepare for eventual […]

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Intuitive Machines unveils advanced Lunar Terrain Vehicle

Arnold Pinto 17/11/2024

Moon RACER is part of NASA’s Artemis programme Intuitive Machines showcased its cutting-edge Moon RACER lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) at Space Center Houston on November 7, 2024, marking a significant advancement in lunar exploration technology. The Moon RACER, which stands for Reusable Autonomous Crewed Exploration Rover, is engineered to transport two astronauts with

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NASA reveals 9 potential landing sites for the Artemis III lunar mission in 2026

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024

Sites are thoroughly evaluated NASA is making strides toward the Artemis III mission, which aims to return humans to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. The agency has announced a list of nine candidate landing regions near the lunar South Pole, each set to undergo thorough scientific and engineering evaluations to […]

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Do you know what Coordinated Lunar Time is?

Arnold Pinto 20/09/2024

NASA is working on the answer NASA has announced plans to develop a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) standard, a crucial step following a policy directive from the White House issued in April 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by NASA’s Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) programme, aims to create a timekeeping system for the Moon to support […]

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International Observe the Moon Night is on September 14

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2024

Join the global celebration With the Moon reaching its first quarter on September 14, lunar enthusiasts and curious minds worldwide are gearing up for International Observe the Moon Night. This annual event, which takes place in September or October, invites people from all walks of life to celebrate lunar science, exploration, and personal connections to […]

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Axiom Space and Nokia tie up for lunar spacesuit communications

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2024

For NASA’s Artemis III mission Axiom Space and Nokia are set to revolutionise lunar exploration by integrating high-speed 4G/LTE technology into the next-generation astronaut spacesuits for NASA’s upcoming Artemis III mission. The collaboration aims to embed advanced cellular-network capabilities into the Portable Life Support System (PLSS), commonly referred to as

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JUICE space probe to fly past Moon and Earth

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024

Historic flybys on August 19-20, 2024 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE (JUpiter ICy Moons Explorer) space probe will undertake its first-ever double flyby of the Moon and Earth on August 19 and 20, 2024. This mission marks a world premiere as JUICE utilises the gravitational forces of these two celestial bodies to adjust its […]

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iSpace and Komatsu to develop lunar construction equipment

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2024

Under Japan’s Stardust programme iSpace, a leading player in lunar exploration, and Komatsu, a prominent global construction and mining equipment manufacturer, have announced a groundbreaking consulting agreement to design specialised equipment for use on the Moon’s surface. The consulting agreement between the two Japanese companies signifies a pivotal step toward

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NASA celebrates 55 years of historic Apollo 11 Moon landing

Arnold Pinto 15/07/2024

Week-long festivities in the US NASA is commemorating the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with a series of events across the United States from July 15 to 25, 2024. The celebrations will honour the groundbreaking achievement of July 20, 1969, when US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to […]