Earth and the Moon are forever locked in a gravitational embrace that has played a critical role in determining the fate of both worlds. Although they have grown more distant since their formative ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An exhaustive examination of lunar gravity using data obtained by two NASA robotic spacecraft is offering new clues about why the two sides of the moon - the one perpetually ...

European scientists are turning an aircraft into a laboratory that simulates lunar gravity to prepare astronauts and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Chris Vaughan/Starry Night Deep below the Earth's crust, molten rock rises and falls, ...

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft captured an image of the Earth on Oct 15, 2022, and an image of the Earth and the Moon on Oct. 13 as a part of an instrument calibration sequence. NASA’s Lucy spacecraft ...

Gravity and motion make time pass faster on Mars than Earth, reshaping navigation, communication, and future crewed missions.

These images mark an early milestone in the mission, confirming that OSIRIS-APEX is healthy and on course for its 2029 ...