far side of the moon

A large, radioactive hunk of granite was discovered beneath the lunar surface, a surprising discovery that speaks to the Moon's volcanic past.

Moon Granite Countertop

It's over 30 miles in diameter.

Scientists Discover Mysterious Radioactive Rock on the Far Side of the Moon

South Korea's lunar orbiter has taken a fascinating image of the wall and floor of the Shackleton Crater on the shadowy far side of the Moon.

Light Up

Here's what the Moon's backside where the Sun don't shine looks like.

New Orbiter Can See Inside Moon Craters Hidden in Total Darkness

According to a new paper, a team of Chinese scientists claim a strange "gel-like" substance found on the far side of the Moon is "impact melt breccia."

Moon Goop

Drum roll please!

China Finally Figured Out What That Weird "Gel-Like" Substance from the Far Side of the Moon Was

NASA has awarded a Phase 1 grant for a Lunar Crater Radio Telescope on the far side of the Moon that could one day be deployed by wall-climbing robots.

ET Phone Home

A radio telescope on the far side of the Moon could be perfect for hunting aliens.

NASA Funds Giant Radio Telescope Concept on Far Side of Moon

Researchers have started analyzing data collected by China's Yutu-2 Moon rover's ground-penetrating radar. They found mostly Moon dust.

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