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NASA Is Building a Robotic Arm That Can Function During the Moon's Frigid Nights

NASA Is Building a Robotic Arm That Can Function During the Moon’s Frigid Nights

It can get cold on the Moon—so cold in fact that these temperatures are likely to impede the abilities of some current NASA engineering. As a result, the space agency is testing out a new mechanical arm that is designed to withstand the frosty temperatures on the Moon ahead of the ongoing Artemis missions. Read more…

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Japanese Company Aims to Land the First Private Moon Mission Later this Month

Japanese Company Aims to Land the First Private Moon Mission Later this Month

Tokyo-based company ispace is gearing up to make history with the kickoff of its lunar program, attempting to land the first commercial lunar lander this month and deliver government and privately-owned payloads to the surface of the Moon. Here’s what you need to know about the mission. Read more…

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How to Watch Firefly's Second Attempt to Launch Its Alpha Rocket

How to Watch Firefly’s Second Attempt to Launch Its Alpha Rocket

Firefly Aerospace is gearing up for another go at launching its Alpha rocket, hoping that the small-lift launch vehicle makes it to orbit this time after a fiery first attempt last year. Read more…

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Astrobotic Is Developing a Lunar Rover to Withstand the Moon's Long, Harsh Night

Astrobotic Is Developing a Lunar Rover to Withstand the Moon’s Long, Harsh Night

Landing safely on the Moon is one thing, but surviving through the cold temperatures of the two-week lunar night a whole other challenge That’s why NASA has recently contracted Astrobotic to develop a small rover for the Moon’s nighttime environment, with battery and communications technology meant to withstand… Read more…

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