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Solar flare data from polar arrays prompts rethink of far-side telescope shielding strategies for sustained radio observations
Researchers operating polar arrays in both Arctic and Antarctic regions have gathered extensive solar flare datasets that are reshaping approaches to shielding …
Drew Fischer · Oct 31, 2026
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Articles examine data from orbiters, landers, and sample returns. Coverage includes mission timelines, instrument results, and international cooperation agreements. Writers avoid unconfirmed claims and stick to published studies or official statements from agencies such as NASA, ESA, CNSA, and JAXA.
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Oct 17, 2026
University Rover Prototypes Undergo Dust-Abrasion Trials That Refine Mobility Algorithms for Shadowed Crater Floors
University teams across multiple continents have launched coordinated dust-abrasion trials that test rover prototypes in …
Oct 3, 2026
Shackleton Crater Resource Pacts Shape Plans for Unified Lunar Energy Networks
International agreements focused on Shackleton Crater resources have accelerated coordination among space agencies and …
Sep 19, 2026
Microbe endurance experiments on simulated lunar soil point to hurdles in establishing self-sustaining habitats
Experiments using microbes exposed to simulated lunar soil have revealed significant challenges for developing …
Sep 5, 2026
Chang'e-6 Samples Reveal Titanium Insights That Reshape Lunar Mantle Models
Chinese researchers analyzing material returned by the Chang'e-6 mission have identified elevated titanium …
Sep 2, 2026
Debate Erupts Over Artemis III Landing Site
NASA's selection process for the Artemis III landing site has ignited significant discussion within the lunar science …
Sep 2, 2026
Artemis III Site Selection Ignites Lunar Science Debate
NASA's choice of landing sites for the Artemis III mission near the lunar south pole has triggered significant …