When Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon, they discovered dazzling orange glass beads that hold secrets about the Moon's volcanic past. These tiny gems, formed billions of years ago, are now being analyzed to unlock the mysteries of lunar history.
On Wednesday, China successfully launched the Tianwen-2 spacecraft, set to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa and return them to Earth by late 2027. This mission marks a significant advancement in China's space exploration efforts.
This week in space news, Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission successfully landed on the Moon, marking a historic achievement. However, SpaceX's Starship exploded, and Intuitive Machines faced a setback. Plus, Brother printers are under fire for firmware issues, and DVD rot raises concerns among collectors.
