Today, Oct. 21, 2025, the moon is 30 days old and is in the New Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 0% illuminated.

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said SpaceX is “behind schedule” and thwarting the space agency’s ability to beat China back to the moon.

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SpaceX originally competed for its lunar lander contract and won over two other finalists in 2021. NASA also awarded Jeff ...