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Moon Articles | Developments Today

Titan, imaged by the Cassini orbiter, December 2011. A thick shroud of organic haze permanently obscures Titan's surface from viewing in visible light (Credit : NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI/Kevin M. Gill)

Titan's Hidden Blanket: Methane Ice Crust Keeps Saturn's Moon Warm and Active

Titan's shallow craters explained by a 2-9 km thick methane clathrate crust.
Methane clathrate is a strong insulator, keeping Titan's interior warm and pliable.
The clathrate crust may release methane to replenish the atmosphere.
Discovery links two long-standing puzzles about Titan.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 12, 2026·via universetoday.com

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Astronaut James Irwin gives a salute beside U.S. flag during Apollo 15 mission. The rock samples from the Apollo era give only a snapshot to the composition of the lunar surface (Credit : NASA)

Moon Mapping Breakthrough: X-Ray Telescope to Reveal Lunar Surface Composition

Apollo samples cover only six lunar sites, leaving 38 million sq km unmapped.
X-ray fluorescence uses solar X-rays to reveal elemental fingerprints from orbit.
Previous missions had incomplete maps due to weak polar illumination and detector degradation.
Tokyo Metropolitan University proposes a compact X-ray telescope under 10 kg.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 10, 2026·via universetoday.com

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NASA Pushes Blue Moon Off New Glenn After Blast

NASA Pushes Blue Moon Off New Glenn After Blast

NASA wants Blue Moon landers separated from New Glenn after the May 28 explosion.
The agency says the shift is meant to protect 2027 and 2028 Artemis objectives.
No injuries were reported, but the blast heavily damaged Launch Complex 36.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

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Space Archives - Interesting Engineering

Moon oxygen becomes a prerequisite for deeper space plans

Interesting Engineering frames lunar oxygen as a prerequisite for Mars habitation.
The excerpt says the Moon race has moved beyond landing and leaving.
Supplied source text also references permanent moon-base ambitions and lunar-soil construction work.

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DT Editorial Team·May 31, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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Two people practice underwater operations in a Moon like environment. The person on the left is holding an U.S. flag.

NASA’s Artemis Surface Planning Runs Through Jaclyn Kagey

Jaclyn Kagey leads planning for Artemis lunar surface activities.
NASA says Artemis crews will explore the Moon’s South Pole.
Her work includes spacewalk timelines, training, and real-time operations planning.

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DT Editorial Team·May 26, 2026·via nasa.gov

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via nasa.gov

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DT Editorial Team·May 23, 2026·via mashable.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via nasa.gov

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DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via universetoday.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 16, 2026·via universetoday.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via mashable.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via nasa.gov

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via nasa.gov

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DT Editorial Team·May 5, 2026·via nasa.gov

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via livescience.com

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NASA’s Agencywide Realignment Puts Mission Delivery and National Space Policy at the Center

NASA says mission directorates will now report directly to the administrator.
The associate administrator will also serve as NASA chief engineer.
The agency tied the realignment to objectives including Artemis, a Moon Base, and a nuclear space reactor.

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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on May 23, 2026

Tonight’s First Quarter Moon Offers a Simple Lesson in the Lunar Cycle

The Moon is in its First Quarter phase on May 23 with about 48% illumination.
Several lunar maria are visible to the naked eye, with more detail available through binoculars or a telescope.
The phase is a clear marker within the Moon's roughly 29.5-day cycle around Earth.

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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on May 22, 2026

The Moon Guide Economy Keeps Expanding, Even When the News Is Small

Mashable reported the Moon as a waxing crescent on May 22 with 37% illumination.
The post reflects the growing role of recurring astronomy explainers in mainstream media.
Daily moon guides combine utility, accessibility, and search-driven publishing.

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Representatives of the Artemis Accords signatories including the United States, led by NASA and the U.S. Department of State, met May 13–14, 2026, in Lima for the fourth annual Artemis Accords workshop.

Artemis Accords coalition grows to 67 nations as lunar mission planning intensifies

Six new countries joined the Artemis Accords, bringing the total to 67 signatories.
NASA and partner governments met in Lima to review lunar mission plans and conduct tabletop exercises.
Discussions focused on non-interference, interoperability, scientific data release, and debris mitigation.

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Before humans can return to the surface of the Moon again, Artemis III needs to be a success (Credit : NASA)

NASA Recasts Artemis III as a High-Stakes Orbital Rehearsal Before the Next Moon Landing

Artemis III is now targeted as a crewed Earth-orbit test in late 2027.
NASA shifted the first planned lunar landing in this sequence to Artemis IV in 2028.
The redesign reflects delays in commercial lunar lander development and a growing focus on multi-spacecraft integration.

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The Moon pairs with Venus and Jupiter in 2014. Credit: Jeff Sullivan.

The Moon, Venus, and Jupiter Will Stage One of May’s Best Evening Sky Shows

A young crescent Moon will reappear after new phase and move through the western dusk sky on May 17 and May 18.
The Moon passes within 3 degrees of Venus on May 19 and within 3 degrees of Jupiter on May 20.
Mercury and Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS add extra interest for observers with clear horizons.

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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on May 15, 2026

A Thin Crescent and a Rare Double Full Moon: What May 15 Says About the Lunar Month

NASA's Daily Moon Guide lists the Moon as a 4% illuminated waning crescent on May 15, 2026.
Visibility is too limited for meaningful surface detail to be seen.
The next Full Moon is due on May 31, giving May two Full Moons.

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NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plans

NASA Recasts Artemis III as an Earth-Orbit Test Mission Ahead of Future Lunar Landing

NASA is defining Artemis III as a crewed Earth-orbit systems test.
The mission will focus on rendezvous and docking between Orion and commercial landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
NASA will use a non-propulsive spacer instead of the interim cryogenic propulsion stage upper stage.

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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on May 10, 2026

Tonight’s Waning Crescent Moon Offers a Brief Window for Casual Skywatching

May 10 brings a waning crescent Moon with about 46% illumination.
Several craters and lunar regions remain visible with the naked eye or simple optics.
The phase highlights the Moon as an accessible blend of science, routine, and public curiosity.

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A man wearing a blue NASA polo, purple gloves, and safety glasses adjusts a small tube connected to a silver and yellow cylinder inside a laboratory. Behind him are numerous other tubes, wires, and sensors connected to a large system and the lab’s wall.

NASA Tests Regenerative Fuel Cells as a Long-Duration Power Option for the Moon

NASA Glenn is testing a regenerative fuel cell system intended for future Moon missions.
The technology stores energy by cycling between hydrogen, oxygen, and water, functioning like a rechargeable battery.
NASA says the system could store the same energy as comparable batteries at lower weight and operate through long lunar nights.

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Environmental testing of Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) lunar lander has been completed inside Thermal Vacuum Chamber A at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Blue Origin’s MK1 Moon Lander Finishes NASA Vacuum Testing Ahead of South Pole Mission

Blue Origin’s MK1 lunar lander completed environmental testing in NASA Johnson’s Chamber A.
The uncrewed cargo mission is designed to demonstrate precision landing, cryogenic propulsion, and autonomous navigation.
The lander is set to carry two NASA payloads to the lunar South Pole region this year.
NASA says lessons from MK1 will support future Artemis missions and later Blue Moon systems.

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Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on May 2, 2026

Moon remains fully lit after May’s first full moon, with a second full moon due on May 31

May 2 is a waning gibbous Moon, but the source says 100% remains lit.
Several lunar features are visible with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.
A second full moon in May 2026 is expected on May 31.

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Full Moon May 2026: When to see the full moon, what it's called

May opens with the Flower Moon and an unusually full lunar calendar

Mashable’s supplied text identifies May 1 as the date of the Flower Moon.
It also notes a second full moon on May 31, creating a Blue Moon month.
The Flower Moon name is tied to seasonal spring blooms.
The story highlights how astronomy and cultural naming traditions intersect.

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A dashed line of light in the night sky

A spent Falcon 9 stage is now on course for the moon, reviving the space junk debate

Astronomer Bill Gray predicts a spent Falcon 9 upper stage will hit the moon on August 5, 2026.
The object launched in early 2025 with Firefly’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Hakuto-R missions.
The impact poses no known danger but may create a scientifically interesting new crater.
The episode highlights weak disposal norms for debris operating in the Earth-moon system.

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Falcon 9 rocket stage projected to impact moon’s near side in August

Falcon 9 Upper Stage Is Now on Course to Hit the Moon in August

A spent Falcon 9 upper stage is projected to impact the moon on August 5, 2026.
The object launched Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 and ispace’s Hakuto-R Resilience in January 2025.
Astronomers tracked the stage through more than 1,000 observations and expect refinements to the impact estimate.

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