01 November 2016
New twist on Moon formation helps explain its weird orbit
... framework for answering new questions in the future. "There are many potential paths from the moon's formation to the Earth-moon system we see today. We've identified a few of them, but there are sure to be other possibilities," said Hamilton. "What...
12 June 2020
NASA picks Astrobotic to fly VIPER to the Moon
... to sustain humans during extended expeditions. Its science investigations will provide insights into the evolution of the Moon and the Earth-Moon system. NASA has previously contracted with three companies to make CLPS deliveries to the...
04 February 2019
The Moon is a mini-Earth suggests new research
... is the first time that all 14 elements were modeled together to analyze the Earth-Moon system,” Righter said. “By simulating the main processes contributing to the Moon’s formation and early differentiation, we were able to predict the level of each...
January 2021
Evolution of volatiles on the Moon
... of Mars in the northern hemisphere. The leading theory for the origin of the Earth-Moon system is also one of a giant impact of protoplanets. When the proto-Earth was forming, the theory goes, it was hit by another emerging protoplanet named...
October 2015
Earth independence: new definitions of home on Mars missions and beyond
... crewed vehicle from Mars. Crews would rendezvous with their Earth return capsule around the Moon and return to Earth from the Moon’s orbit. If this approach is adopted, the Earth-Moon system will be home to our returning astronauts. Second, just...
12 March 2015
Ceres breakthrough: NASA's Dawn is first probe to visit a dwarf planet
... missions could not have done. [Dawn is the only mission ever to orbit two objects beyond the Earth-moon system.] It kept our costs down but enabled us to behave in a particular way. Although our legacy to science is with Vesta...
