For the first time, the entire lunar surface has been completely mapped and uniformly classified by scientists from the USGS Astrogeology Science Center, in collaboration with NASA and the Lunar and Planetary Institute. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/first-ever-comprehensive-geologic-map-moon…
Tag: lunar science
International Observe the Moon Night is October 5
International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration, celestial observation, and our cultural and personal connections to the moon. In 2019, it comes on October 5. Here’s how to join in. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/international-observe-the-moon-night-october-5…
India’s Lost Moon Lander Is Somewhere in This Photo
It looks like just a barren moonscape of craters, but somewhere in this image is a hunk of metal and electronics that carried a country’s hopes of lunar science. Source: https://www.livescience.com/india-moon-landing-site-nasa-photo.html
India’s moon mission: “95% of mission objectives accomplished”
Saturday’s heartbreaking loss of contact with the Vikram lander – part of the Chandrayaan-2 mission to the moon – hasn’t changed the upbeat tone of India’s space science. Here’s what we know so far. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/india-chandrayaan-2-vikram-loss-of-contact-what-next…