After Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin called lunar dust "one of our greatest inhibitors to a nominal operation on the Moon."

NASA is asking students to come up with a lunar dust buster

Don't Like Sand

NASA is asking university students to come up with a solution to a "messy problem:" lunar dust. It's not only extremely sticky, it's also a health threat.

NASA is Asking Students to Come up With a Lunar Dust Buster

NASA's even offering up $180,000 in prizes.

"With the lunar project, we are seeing our US partners move away from the principles of cooperation and mutual support that have developed with cooperation on the ISS."

Russian space chief "not interested" in working with NASA on missions to the Moon

Bad Blood

Russian space corporation Roscomosos chief Dmitry Rogozin had no kind words to spare about NASA's efforts to return astronauts to the Moon.

Russian Space Chief “Not Interested” in Working With NASA on Missions to the Moon

"It's more of a political project for the US now."

The Trump administration was just denied its request for an additional $3 billion to return Americans to the Moon in a House bill.

Congress budget denies NASA full funding for Moon missions

No Pocket Money for NASA

According to a House appropriations bill released today, Congress doesn't intend to raise NASA's budget, setting aside the same $22.63 billion for 2021.

Congress Budget Denies NASA Full Funding for Moon Missions

Did Congress just kill NASA's ambitions to return humans to the Moon by 2024?

The missions would put Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong's Moon walk to shame.

NASA: Next Moon astronauts will hike 10 miles on lunar surface

Blazing Trails

When the Artemis astronauts land on the surface of the Moon, NASA expects them to be able to trek ten miles on foot each time they venture out.

NASA: Next Moon Astronauts Will Hike 10 Miles on Lunar Surface

That's 16 times farther than Armstrong and Aldrin walked.

"Gateway can also support our first Mars mission analogs on the lunar surface."

Here's NASA's plan for a lunar "base camp"

Ground Control to Major Jim

NASA has outlined its plans for a lunar base camp called the Artemis Base Camp in a new 13-page report submitted to the National Space Council last week.

Here’s NASA’s Plan for a Lunar “Base Camp”

"These missions will be by far the longest duration human deep-space missions in history."

"NASA’s continued struggle with managing SLS Program costs and schedule has the potential to impact the Agency’s ambitious goals for the Artemis program."

NASA's own report admits its non-SpaceX rocket is a disaster

Rush Job

According to a new internal report, developing the rocket meant to bring crewmembers to the Moon in 2024 has NASA years behind and billions over budget.

NASA’s Own Report Admits Its Non-SpaceX Rocket Is a Disaster

The 2024 Moon landing may be at risk.

The U.S. will need to spend big if it wants to return humans to the Moon by 2024.

NASA: Next Moon landing will cost about $35 billion

Money, Please

NASA will need $35 billion over the next four years to successfully complete the Artemis Moon mission, according to Human Spaceflight Chief Doug Loverro.

NASA: Next Moon Landing Will Cost About $35 Billion

And that money will be on top of NASA's current budget.

The agency wants to "leverage existing systems here on Earth — including law enforcement, military, or recreational vehicles."

NASA is asking electric car companies for lunar rover ideas

Moon Whip

NASA is asking potential industry partners, including electric car companies, to send them ideas for lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) designs.

NASA Is Asking Electric Car Companies for Lunar Rover Ideas

We hope you're listening, Tesla.

The vest is specifically designed to protect a woman's torso.

NASA is sending dummies around the Moon to test cosmic radiation

Twin Studies

NASA is about to test a prototype cosmic radiation-blocking vest by strapping it to a dummy and sending ti around the Moon.

NASA Is Sending Dummies Around the Moon to Test Cosmic Radiation

Only one dummy will get a prototype radiation shield.

By 2030, a lunar visit could last two weeks.

NASA: Four astronauts will stay on the Moon for two weeks

Post Up

NASA says that by 2030 astronauts could stay on the surface of the moon for as long as 14 days instead of the current 6 days.

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