Race to Shackleton Crater: US and China Aim for the Moon
The race to the Moon's Shackleton Crater is intensifying, with US-backed and Chinese missions potentially landing nearby in late 2026 to compete for critical water-ice resources.
The race to the Moon's Shackleton Crater is intensifying, with US-backed and Chinese missions potentially landing nearby in late 2026 to compete for critical water-ice resources.
Artemis II is breaking human deep-space distance records. While data transmission constraints mean early video feeds are low-resolution, the mission continues to collect vital scientific data on lunar geology and resources.
NASA has successfully launched the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on a lunar flyby. While a major tech milestone, the mission brings into sharp focus international legal debates regarding the legitimacy of lunar bases under the Outer Space Treaty.
NASA has decided to discontinue its Lunar Gateway station project to focus on building a $20 billion permanent lunar base as a platform for future Mars missions and scientific research.