On Aug. 5, a SpaceX rocket will hit the Moon near Einstein Crater, giving scientists valuable data on crater formation and exposing gaps in lunar law.

Don't worry, August's full moon has a big show in store. Not only will next month's full moon be bright and big, but it will also give us a partial lunar eclipse visible throughout North America, according to NASA.

NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.

NASA is preparing for future astronaut landings on the Moon with an unusually ambitious orbital rehearsal. During Artemis III in 2027, Orion astronauts will rendezvous and dock separately with prototype lunar landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX,

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UCF scientists are testing space hardware in simulated moon soil to help NASA and commercial companies overcome abrasive dust for future lunar missions.

Africa's first space exploration mission aims to send a trio of spherical probes to the lunar south pole aboard China's Chang'e 8 lander in 2029.

‘Eclipse season’: Europe to see two eclipses in two weeks as Earth, Moon and Sun line up - Lunar eclipse over Europe will be the best anywhere on Earth for more than two years