NASA is pushing the boundaries of lunar exploration with the proposed Lunar South Pole Oxygen Pipeline (L-SPoP), a revolutionary project designed to enhance Moon operations. This initiative aims to address the critical challenge of transporting oxygen on the Moon, a key resource for sustaining long-term human missions under the Artemis program.By utilising in-situ resources, L-SPoP … Read more
In an exclusive interview with TOI’s Chethan Kumar, Australian Space Agency Head Enrico Palermo reveals the depth and breadth of the burgeoning space partnership between Australia and India. From supporting India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission to launching joint satellites, Palermo outlines how this collaboration is set to transform the Indo-Pacific space landscape. He discusses Australia’s role … Read more
A new research has brought to light a fascinating yet challenging phenomenon regarding our Moon: it is gradually shrinking. This contraction, a result of the Moon’s cooling interior, is causing the lunar surface to wrinkle, akin to a raisin drying out. These wrinkles, scientifically referred to as “thrust faults,” are fundamentally changing the Moon’s topography.As … Read more
