Earth Got Its Moon from Venus, New Theory Says

Earth Got Its Moon from Venus, New Theory Says

Scientist says our moon might have belonged to Venus at some point in the past

The Moon Could Be at Least 100 Million Years Younger than Previously Estimated

The Moon Could Be at Least 100 Million Years Younger than Previously Estimated

Researchers claim the moon formed 4.4 – 4.45 billion years ago

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • September 7th, 2013
LADEE Launches to Investigate Mysterious Moon Exosphere

LADEE Launches to Investigate Mysterious Moon Exosphere

The probe has encountered some issues during after-launch checks

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 28th, 2013
Magmatic Water Detected on the Surface of the Moon from Orbit

Magmatic Water Detected on the Surface of the Moon from Orbit

Researchers explain this water stems from deep within the moon's interior

NASA Commemorates Neil Armstrong with Music Video Dedicated to His Moon Landing

NASA Commemorates Neil Armstrong with Music Video Dedicated to His Moon Landing

Armstrong was the first man to set foot on another world

NASA's First Picture of Earth from Near the Moon

NASA's First Picture of Earth from Near the Moon

NASA has given an old picture a new look with some fine-tuning

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 17th, 2013
NASA's Plans to Tow an Asteroid near the Moon Will Probably Fail

NASA's Plans to Tow an Asteroid near the Moon Will Probably Fail

Many scientists think NASA is all talk, will accomplish nothing in the end

Legislators Demand That a National Park Be Established on the Moon

Legislators Demand That a National Park Be Established on the Moon

The legislators believe the Apollo lunar landing sites must be protected for posterity

The Earth Used to Sport Two Moons, Scientist Argues

The Earth Used to Sport Two Moons, Scientist Argues

The moons collided many years ago, our planet was left with just one satellite

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 5th, 2013
The Moon Formed Because of a Giant Explosion that Shook the Earth Billions of Years Ago

The Moon Formed Because of a Giant Explosion that Shook the Earth Billions of Years Ago

Scientist claims our planet “gave birth” to the moon over 4 billion years ago

Watch: Asteroid 1998 QE2 Has Its Own Moon

Watch: Asteroid 1998 QE2 Has Its Own Moon

Radar imagery shows the space rock won't be visiting us alone

Spectacular Sun and Moon Rise Seen from Space – Photo

Spectacular Sun and Moon Rise Seen from Space – Photo

Needless to say, spinning around Earth provides some gorgeous views

NASA Plans to Capture an Asteroid, Place It in Moon Orbit, US Senator Reveals

NASA Plans to Capture an Asteroid, Place It in Moon Orbit, US Senator Reveals

The asteroid could later be studied and mined, providing valuable information

Kerbal Space Program Is the Best-Selling Game on Steam for Linux

Kerbal Space Program Is the Best-Selling Game on Steam for Linux

The game is on the first place, despite the fact that it is sold at full price

Shackleton Crater Kickstarter Aims for Moon Colonization

Shackleton Crater Kickstarter Aims for Moon Colonization

The game will use real-life terrain data and the Unity engine

Asteroid Set to Pass Within Our Moon’s Orbit This March 4

Asteroid Set to Pass Within Our Moon’s Orbit This March 4

Scientists say there are no risks that this space rock will hit our planet

  • Space
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • February 11th, 2013
You Can Help Name Two of Pluto's Moons

You Can Help Name Two of Pluto's Moons

The most recently discovered moons don't have a name yet

 
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