Budget Express 2026

co-presented by

  • JIO BlackRock

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS

  • Sunteck
  • SBI
HomeNewsMoon
Jump to
  • Inside NASA’s Artemis II: A peek inside the spaceship taking astronauts to Moon

    NASA’s Artemis II is sending humans around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. Have a peek inside Orion spacecraft. Meet Orion, the “Integrity” capsule and the rocket that could turn sand into glass.

  • NASA's Artemis II Mission launch confirmed for 6th February; Here's everything you need to know

    NASA has announced multiple launch windows for the Artemis II mission. The launch window is set for Feb 6-11, but the final date awaits NASA confirmation. This mission will have four astronauts who will monitor the Moon in 2026, marking humanity’s first crewed lunar voyage in over 50 years.

  • 2026 Lunar Rush: These private spacecrafts are set to make Moon Landings this year

    In 2026, private companies like Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace and Astrobotic plan lunar landings. These missions will advance science, test technology and provide NASA with critical data for future Moon exploration and Artemis program planning.

  • Could the Moon be hiding billions of years of Earth’s air? Here is what study says

    New research reveals the Moon may have been silently collecting Earth’s atmosphere for billions of years. Scientists now believe lunar soil holds secrets of our planet’s ancient air and climate history.

  • Supermoons 2026: Dates, Peak Times and Where to Watch

    Three spectacular Supermoons will brighten skies in 2026, including the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon and Cold Moon, with dates, EST timing and global visibility explained.

  • International Space Station turns 25: Life above Earth through astronauts’ eyes

    After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.

  • Can Earth touch the Moon? Scientists find Earth’s atmosphere depositing on lunar surface

    Scientists have discovered trace gases from Earth reaching the Moon, revealing unexpected interplanetary connections and offering potential resources for future lunar bases and space exploration missions.

  • NASA starts plume-surface tests for upcoming Moon missions

    NASA begins advanced plume-surface tests to understand dangerous lunar dust behaviour, supporting safer Artemis landings and future planetary missions through detailed high-fidelity simulations.

  • NASA's Cassini detects fresh organic molecules from Saturn's Moon

    Cassini detected fresh organic compounds in ice plumes from Enceladus’s subsurface ocean, strengthening the moon’s potential as a habitable environment beyond Earth.

  • Mysterious dark-rayed crater spotted on Jupiter's Moon, Ganymede's icy surface

    NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured a rare dark-rayed crater on Ganymede, offering fresh clues about the moon’s icy surface, impact history and future exploration prospects.

  • New findings challenge long-held theories on the Moon’s birth

    A new scientific study is rewriting one of the most recognized origin stories in astronomy: how the Moon was formed may not have been quite the way generations of researchers thought. Emerging evidence suggests that Earth and the impactor once thought to have created the Moon may have shared a far closer relationship than previously imagined.

  • Nations can avoid conflict on Moon with safety zones and treaties

    As nations eye permanent Moon bases, treaties and cooperation are vital. Temporary safety zones and diplomacy could prevent disputes over resources and strategic lunar locations.

  • Silent threat of constant micrometeoroid rain on the Moon-Here is what study says

    Scientists warn tiny meteoroids constantly bombard the Moon, threatening future bases. Shielding and careful site selection are crucial for safe lunar habitation.

  • European Space Agency tests “air-food” for future Moon and Mars missions

    The European Space Agency is testing microbes that turn air into protein, creating sustainable astronaut food for space missions and Earth alike.

  • Stargazers alert: Do not miss the pairing of Jupiter and Moon on 9th November

    On November 9, Jupiter will appear near the Moon in the night sky, offering stargazers a stunning view and chance to observe Jupiter’s moons.

  • Saturn’s moon Titan hosts bizarre chemistry where oil and water mix-Here is what study says

    A new study reveals that Saturn’s moon Titan hosts bizarre chemistry where water-like and oil-like molecules can mix, hinting at alien chemical processes.

  • Geologists uncover remnants of Proto-Earth hidden deep beneath the planet’s surface

    Scientists uncover remnants of proto-Earth buried beneath continents, providing rare isotopic evidence that rewrites how our planet first formed and evolved.

  • Chandrayaan-2 captures Moon’s reaction to Sun’s coronal mass ejection

    Chandrayaan-2 observed the Moon’s first CME effects. CHACE-2 detected solar activity, boosting exosphere pressure and atom density, revealing lunar space weather and exploration insights.

  • China brings back space rock traces from Moon’s far side

    China’s Chang’e-6 mission discovered rare CI chondrite meteorite fragments on the Moon’s far side, revealing new clues about water and organic origins in space.

  • Mystery on the Moon: Scientists investigate transient lunar lights

    Mysterious flashes on the Moon, known as TLPs, may result from meteoroid impacts or escaping lunar gases, revealing hidden lunar activity.

  • Experience the October sky event on Oct 9. when Moon visits the Seven Sisters

    Experience the waning gibbous Moon passes near the Pleiades on 9 October 2025, this sky event is visible with binoculars through its bright glow.

  • Scientists proposed LILA to detect Spacetime’s secret music from the Moon- Here is what study says

    Scientists propose LILA, a lunar gravitational-wave detector, to explore a mid-band of spacetime vibrations of the Moon and other cosmic events.

  • Helicopters on the Moon? NASA astronaut candidate’s skills could shape Lunar landings

    New NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey thinks that his 2,000 flight hours here on Earth might come in handy during a moon landing.

  • Rust on the Moon? Scientists puzzled why Hematite is forming and Earth’s surprising role

    The Moon has, for long, been seen as a dry and almost lifeless world. However, a new discovery has left scientists both surprised and confused.

  • Scientists consider nuclear option to stop asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the Moon

    Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a small risk to Earth but higher chance of striking the Moon, prompting nuclear defence discussions.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347