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A Journalist's Journey to the Moon and Beyond

December 9, 2025

A renowned science journalist has passed away at the age of 92. John Noble Wilford spent his career writing about incredible scientific achievements. He was there when humans first set foot on the moon. His words brought the excitement of that moment to life for readers everywhere. Wilford's report

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Starship Booster Test Ends in Explosion

November 21, 2025

In the early hours of Friday, a significant setback occurred at SpaceX's Starbase in Texas. A first-stage booster for the upgraded Starship rocket, known as Starship V3, failed during a test. This booster was designed to support future moon missions, a key part of NASA's plans to return humans to th

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Celebrities Doubt the Moon Landing: Is There More to the Story?

November 15, 2025

Tiffany Haddish, a well-known comedian and actress, recently sparked a conversation about the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. She shared her doubts during an episode of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. When asked if she believed in the moon landing, Haddish responded with a surprising c

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Moon Landing Debate: Why Do Some People Still Doubt It Happened?

November 1, 2025

Kim Kardashian recently shared her doubts about the moon landing, sparking a conversation about a long-standing conspiracy theory. She mentioned seeing a video of Buzz Aldrin, one of the astronauts who walked on the moon, and interpreted his words to mean the landing was fake. This idea has been ar

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Why SpaceX is Betting Big on Moon Missions

October 31, 2025

SpaceX is stepping up its game to land humans on the Moon. They believe they have what it takes to lead the way. In a recent blog post, they shared their vision for a permanent human presence beyond Earth. This is not just about planting a flag like the Apollo missions. It's about building a lasting

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Japan's Moon Mission: Resilience's Uncertain Fate

June 6, 2025

Japan's space ambitions have been on full display. A private Japanese company has been trying to make history by successfully landing a robotic spacecraft on the moon. This isn't their first attempt, but the outcome is still up in the air. The company, based in Tokyo, is part of a new wave of priva

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The Slow and Steady Race to the Moon

June 4, 2025

The moon has always been a big deal, and recently, two spacecraft set off from Florida to make their mark on the lunar surface. One of them, Blue Ghost, made it there in just a few months and even managed to land upright, which was a big win. The other spacecraft, Resilience, is taking the scenic ro

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A Private Mission Ends on the Moon

March 17, 2025

A private spacecraft, Blue Ghost, has wrapped up its two-week mission on the moon. The lander, owned by Firefly Aerospace, stopped working as the sun set, leaving its solar panels without energy. The mission was part of NASA's program to deliver science experiments to the moon using private companie

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Moon Landing Mishap: What Went Wrong with Athena?

March 7, 2025

The latest lunar mission faced an unexpected challenge. A privately owned spacecraft, Athena, recently attempted to land on the moon. It was carrying a drill, a drone, and rovers for NASA and other customers. The landing seemed to go smoothly at first, but things quickly took a turn for the worse. T

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Moon Mission: Athena's Big Day

March 6, 2025

Imagine a robot named Athena, standing tall at 15 feet. Its mission is to touch down on the moon's surface. This isn't just any landing. It's a big deal because if Athena succeeds, it will be the second private US company to do so this week. The landing is scheduled for 11:32 a. m. CT (12:32 p. m. E