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Musk says SpaceX now targets building a lunar city within decade

Elon Musk said SpaceX has shifted its top priority to building a self-sustaining city on the Moon, a goal he believes could be achieved in less than 10 years, marking a sharp turn from the company’s long-standing focus on Mars. The announcement, made in a post on X, comes amid a broader restructuring......

Morocco: Astronomical calculations indicate likely start date of Ramadan

Astronomical calculations suggest that the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin around February 19, 2026, in Morocco and in many other countries that rely on the visual sighting of the new moon to mark the start of lunar months. According to forecasts released by the International Astronomy Center,......

NASA's Artemis II mission heads to launch pad in two weeks

NASA announced Friday that its Artemis II mission will roll out to the launch pad in under two weeks, kicking off the first crewed trip to lunar orbit in more than five decades. Industry watchers call this the start of an unprecedented year for lunar missions, with at least five commercial landers also......

NASA to roll out fully assembled Artemis 2 moon rocket by January 16

The NASA announced on Thursday that its fully assembled Artemis 2 moon rocket will move from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center within two weeks, a pivotal step as the space agency gears up for its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. NASA spokesperson......

Russia eyes nuclear power plant on moon by 2036

Russia's state space agency has unveiled plans to construct a power facility on the lunar surface by 2036, marking a pivotal step toward sustained exploration. The initiative targets reliable energy for critical operations, including robotic rovers, scientific observatories, and foundational infrastructure......

A new era of space exploration: Transforming lunar soil into oxygen and solar panels

At the dawn of a new era of space exploration, the Moon is becoming a central focus for humanity’s ambitions. As the United States prepares for its return to the lunar surface and China advances toward its first crewed mission, the long-term objective remains clear: establishing a sustainable presence......

Morocco to experience rare 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on September 7

A breathtaking celestial event will grace Morocco’s skies on the night of September 7 and 8, as a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a "blood moon," paints the moon in mesmerizing shades of red. This rare phenomenon occurs when Earth aligns perfectly between the sun and the moon,......

Starship achieves successful test flight after series of explosions

SpaceX’s Starship, the mega-rocket developed by billionaire Elon Musk to reach the Moon and Mars, has completed a successful test flight, marking a sharp contrast with previous attempts marred by dramatic explosions. The world’s largest rocket, standing over 120 meters tall, lifted off from......

NASA to cut workforce by 20% under Trump’s federal downsizing plan

NASA is set to lose nearly 3,900 employees as part of former President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce, even as he prioritizes ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars. In an official statement, the U.S. space agency confirmed that around 3,000 employees participated in the......