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.
Tag: Space and Astronomy
50 Years Ago, Canada Was Also in Space
Canada became a space power seven years before Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, if in a less captivating way.
A Burning Lava Lake Concealed by a Volcano’s Glacial Ice
Persistent pools of lava are quite rare on Earth, and it took years of satellite images to find this one.
Why Everyone Wants to Go Back to the Moon
Something of a new lunar race is underway, but the motivations differ from what put men on its surface 50 years ago.
Should Neil Armstrong’s Bootprints Be on the Moon Forever?
With renewed interest in the moon, some say it’s time to consider whether, and how, to preserve humanity’s lunar heritage.
Imagining the Moon
The moon in art has changed from symbol to something real, but that hasn’t changed our will to see it.
Imagining the Moon
The moon in art has changed from symbol to something real, but that hasn’t changed our will to see it.
Sarah Parcak Thinks We Need to Learn From the Fall of Egypt’s Old Kingdom
In a new book, the archaeologist makes the case that ancient history illuminates solutions to modern problems.
After SpaceX Starlink Launch, a Fear of Satellites That Outnumber All Visible Stars
Images of the Starlink constellation in orbit have rattled astronomers around the world.
Should That Minor Planet Be Named Gonggong? Astronomers Want the Public’s Help
Astronomers discovered the minor planet 2007 OR10 more than a decade ago. Now they’re asking the public to vote on what to submit as its official name.