temporarily orbiting our planet as a “mini-moon.” For an asteroid to be captured, it must approach Earth within 2.8 million miles (4.5 million km) at a slow speed of 2,200 mph (3,540 km per hour).

Each time a robotic explorer launches from Earth, it faces innumerable challenges — any of which could cut the mission short. California-based asteroid mining company AstroForge shared on ...

The photo shows a piece of a landing gear leg that has ... in enabling in humanity’s future exploration of the Moon. PRIME-1’s two instruments — the Regolith and Ice Drill for Exploring ...

The second U.S.-built lunar spacecraft to reach the moon within a week reached the surface near the moon's south pole, but its position isn't clear. Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission, a part of ...

On March 2, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander touched down on the moon, making it the second private sector company to execute the feat. Photos showcasing the spacecraft’s dramatic ...

"Children of the Sky" will be beamed back to Earth as part of the upcoming Intuitive Machines IM-2 moon lander mission. The ultra-popular rock band Imagine Dragons might be among the most ...

The lunar lander will be used to search for water beneath the surface, but it also marks a first for something else.