Moon mission

Moon mission

A picture of the moon. Photo :BSS/AFP

China to launch moon probe, seeking first lunar rock retrieval since 1970s

The mission will test China’s ability to remotely acquire samples from space, ahead of more complex missions

India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III-M1 blasts off carrying Chandrayaan-2 from the Satish Dhawan space centre at Sriharikota, July 22, 2019. Indian Space Research Organisation Handout via Reuters

India approves Chandrayaan-3 mission

India to launch third moon mission in 2020, says union minister

India to launch third moon mission in 2020, says union minister

A passenger plane is seen with the full moon behind as it begins its final landing approach to Heathrow Airport in London, Britain, September 24, 2018/ Reuters

NASA plans to send water-hunting robot to moon surface in 2022

This NASA file image shows US astronaut Neil Armstrong, the Apollo 11 Mission Commander, standing next to the Lunar Module "Eagle" on the moon July 20, 1969/ Reuters

US tech firm Maxar taps startup's robotics for moon mission