Solar cells could be made on the lunar surface by melting regolith to form "moonglass." Moon dust is quickly becoming a magic material, from which oxygen and other elements such as titanium can be ...

Researchers have successfully created solar cells from simulated moon dust that could fuel power. The cells the scientists developed should convert sunlight into energy efficiently and withstand ...

Future lunar bases could run on solar panels forged from molten moon dust, turning the Moon’s surface into an energy source, thanks to a new research breakthrough. Scientists at the University ...

Recent findings from samples collected by China's Chang'e 6 mission have provided valuable insights into the history of the moon, particularly its far side. The Chang'e 6 mission launched in early ...

Kiichiro Sato/Associated Press Supported by By Aimee Ortiz From Thursday night into Friday morning, the Earth’s shadow gradually overtook the moon’s typically bright white face, which took on ...

Here’s who will have the best views—and what gives the moon its eerie red tint. People gather to watch a “blood moon“ eclipse in Melbourne, Australia, on July 28, 2018. On March 13-14 ...

The Moon’s surface is covered in a powdery layer called regolith. It’s dusty, rocky, and seemingly lifeless. But scientists now believe this same material could help power future Moon settlements.

NASA's plan to establish a permanent human presence on the moon will require making better use of lunar resources. A new approach has now shown how to make solar cells out of moon dust. Later this ...

Stargazers on nearly one half of the world had a chance to witness a total lunar eclipse overnight, as a rare cosmic lineup caused the moon to turn a striking shade of red. The process to create ...

Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A startup company wants to establish mining operations on the moon to extract a rare isotope needed for future quantum computers ...

Solar panels that are 99% Moon dust could be a low-cost solution to powering a future lunar base 1. To survive in the harsh environment on the Moon, solar cells must be encapsulated in glass ...

Solar cells made of moon dust could power future space exploration, suggests a new study. The same dirt that clings to astronauts’ boots may one day keep their lights on, say scientists.