For the first time, the entire lunar surface has been completely mapped and uniformly classified by scientists from the USGS Astrogeology Science Center, in collaboration with NASA and the Lunar and Planetary Institute.
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The animation above shows a rotating globe of the new Unified Geologic Map of the Moon with shaded topography from NASA’s LOLA mission to the moon (LOLA stands for Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter).
The U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS) announced the new Unified Geologic Map of the Moon on April 20, 2020. They said it shows the moon’s surface geology, with rock layers and craters charted “in great detail.” The map is a synthesis of six Apollo-era regional geologic maps, updated with data from more recent moon missions.
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NASA to announce which companies will carry humans to the moon, develop lunar lander
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After receiving bids to build a human moon lander from major space companies including SpaceX, Boeing and Blue Origin, NASA said it will announce Thursday which companies will carry astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo program.
NASA will award multiple contracts to develop and demonstrate a human landing system. The first company to complete its lander will carry astronauts to the surface in 2024, and the second company will land in 2025, according to the space agency.
China's lunar rover travels about 448 meters on moon's far side - Xinhua | English.news.cn
BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- China's lunar rover Yutu-2, or Jade Rabbit-2, has driven 447.68 meters on the far side of the moon to conduct scientific exploration of the virgin territory.
Both the lander and the rover of the Chang'e-4 probe have ended their work for the 17th lunar day, and switched to dormant mode for the lunar night due to the lack of solar power, according to the Lunar Exploration and Space Program Center of the China National Space Administration.
A piece of the moon for sale: just $2.5M
One of the world's largest lunar meteorites goes on private sale at Christie's on Thursday, valued at 2 million pounds ($2.49 million).
The moon rock, weighing over 13.5 kg, was probably struck off the surface of the moon by a collision with an asteroid or comet and then showered down on the Sahara desert.
Known as NWA 12691, it is thought to be the fifth largest piece of the moon ever found on Earth. There is just 650 kg of moon rock known to be on Earth.
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See the bright 'evening star' Venus swing by the crescent moon tonight | Space
The bright "evening star" Venus will be hard to miss this week, as the planet reaches its greatest brightness of the year on Tuesday (April 28). But first the planet will make a close approach to the crescent moon.
Today (April 26) the waxing crescent moon will be in conjunction with Venus, meaning the objects share the same celestial longitude and will appear close together in the sky.
The moment of conjunction occurs at 11:23 a.m. EDT (1523 GMT), and you can spot them above the southwestern horizon after sunset. The moon will be about 6 degrees south of Venus in the constellation of Taurus, the bull .
Shooting Stars From Halley's Comet Will Next Week Battle A 'Super Flower Moon'
Remember Halley's Comet? One of the most famous celestial visitors to the solar system in recent decades, 1P/Halley—as it's officially known—gets close to the Sun every 75 years. It was last seen in 1986 and won't be with us again until 2061, and yet every year our planet busts through its icy remains in space.
The result, of course, is a possible sighting of "shooting stars"—bits and pieces leftover from Halley's Comet impacting with Earth's atmosphere.
UPDATE 1-A piece of the moon for sale: just $2.5 million - Reuters
LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - One of the world’s largest lunar meteorites goes on private sale at Christie’s on Thursday, valued at 2 million pounds ($2.49 million).
The moon rock, weighing over 13.5 kg, was probably struck off the surface of the moon by a collision with an asteroid or comet and then showered down on the Sahara desert.
Known as NWA 12691, it is thought to be the fifth largest piece of the moon ever found on earth. There is just 650 kg of moon rock known to be on earth.
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