On Saturday, India could become the fourth country ever to land on the lunar surface.
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Five Women Who Made the Moon Landing Possible
That “giant leap for mankind” happened thanks to plenty of women.
1969: Soviet Spacecraft Reaches Moon, but Crash Landing Is Suspected
The uncrewed Luna 15 was launched three days before Apollo 11. But an abrupt end to its work raised suspicions it had crashed.
India Launches Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission on Second Try
Last week, scientists abruptly called off the historic launch right before liftoff. A second attempt on Monday was a success.
Theresa May, Bulgaria, Latvia: Your Thursday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
After Delay of Chandrayaan-2 Launch, Indians Are Disappointed but Confident
The country had been watching, eager for India to seize its place in space with a lunar landing. Scientists say the mission is still on — they just don’t know when.
India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Launch Is Delayed
The country’s hopes to become the fourth to land on the moon were put on hold Monday.
India’s Shooting for the Moon, and the Country Is Pumped
The country’s plans to launch an unmanned rover into space were delayed at the last moment, but it is determined to join a select group of nations.
India’s Going to the Moon, and the Country Is Pumped
India will launch an unmanned rover into space on Monday. If successful, India will join a select group of nations capable of reaching the moon.
Messages on the Moon From a World Turned Upside Down
Our journey to the moon took us a long way from Earth, but it was always tangled up with power politics here on the ground.