Before we build on the moon, we have to master the commute

Even most rocket scientists would rather avoid hard math when they don't have to do it. So when it comes to figuring out ...
PRIMETIMER

New dataset outlines challenges of travel between Earth and the Moon

A new dataset from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory maps one million cis-lunar orbits, highlighting orbital stability challenges, space domain awareness needs, and planning requirements for Moon ...
PRIMETIMER

Tidal forces and tight orbits explain how TRAPPIST-1 could still host moons

New simulations examine whether the seven planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system could host moons, showing that only small, close-orbiting moons could remain stable over long periods ...
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Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A small space rock ...