The prospect of when, or even if, NASA astronauts will return to the Moon has been a subject of much debate in recent years. Some experts see it as a necessary stepping stone before future Mars missions. Others see it as a case of “been there, done that.”
Images taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have helped to answer a long-standing question about the old Apollo landing sites on the Moon – are any of the flags …
Read MoreNew images show Apollo flags still standing on the Moon
For hundreds of years, people have seen tiny flashes of light on the surface of the Moon. Very brief, but bright enough to be seen …
Two researchers at Arizona State University (ASU) have made a rather controversial proposal: have the public and other researchers study the high-resolution photographs of the …
Read MoreASU researchers propose looking for ancient alien artifacts on the Moon
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has taken the highest resolution photos yet of the old Apollo landing sites on the Moon. Previous ones had already been …