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China puts models of its future crewed moon landing spacecraft on display (video)
By Andrew Jones published
China is displaying models of the rockets and spacecraft it is developing to send its astronauts to the moon six years or so from now.

SpaceX gearing up to launch Intuitive Machines private moon lander in February
By Mike Wall published
SpaceX and Intuitive Machines are making progress toward the launch of the Nova-C moon lander, which is slated to occur about two weeks from now.

Japan's SLIM moon lander photographed on the lunar surface — on its nose (image)
By Mike Wall published
A newly released photo shows SLIM, Japan's first successful moon lander, resting on the lunar surface.

Not dead yet: Japan prepares for possible recovery of SLIM moon lander
By Mike Wall published
The SLIM 'Moon Sniper' probe went silent shortly after notching Japan's first-ever lunar landing on Jan. 19. But there may be life in the spacecraft yet.

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' probe lands on moon, but suffers power problem
By Mike Wall last updated
Japan's SLIM lander touched down on the moon today (Jan. 19), notching a huge success for the nation. But SLIM's life may be quite short, as its solar panels aren't working.

Watch Japan attempt to ace its 1st-ever moon landing today with this free livestream (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
Japan's robotic SLIM spacecraft will attempt to pull off the nation's first-ever moon landing on Friday morning (Jan. 19), and you can watch the action live.

DHL delivering Everest rock, 'meme' coin to the moon on Astrobotic lander
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A rock from Mount Everest, a time capsule from Belgium, a physical 'meme' coin and a letter from a private astronaut are now being delivered to the moon's surface by DHL.

Send your name to the moon aboard NASA's ice-hunting VIPER rover
By Mike Wall published
NASA is inviting you to put your name aboard its VIPER moon rover, which is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket later this year.

For Astrobotic, big risk (and bigger reward) ride on private Peregrine moon lander's Jan. 8 launch
By Leonard David published
Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic is gearing up for the Jan. 8 launch of its Peregrine lander, which will try to become the first private spacecraft to land on the moon.
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