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Moon

Clouds obscure blood moon, leaving S’poreans with nearly 3-year wait for next total lunar eclipse

The moon seen from Tampines at 9.20pm on Mar 3, 2026.
The moon seen from Tampines at 9.20pm on Mar 3, 2026.

Japan aims to draw up international recommendation to curb space debris near Moon

Japan has decided to step up efforts to lead international coordination on space junk around the Moon before the situation becomes serious.
Japan has decided to step up efforts to lead international coordination on space junk around the Moon before the situation becomes serious.

NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

NASA's Artemis 2 Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft being rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan 17, 2026.
NASA's Artemis 2 Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft being rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan 17, 2026.

NASA says March 6 earliest date for Artemis 2 lunar launch

NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen in the distance at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen in the distance at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Blood moon rising: Total lunar eclipse expected in Singapore on March 3

During the March 3 total lunar eclipse, the moon is expected to take on a reddish glow, often referred to as a blood moon.
During the March 3 total lunar eclipse, the moon is expected to take on a reddish glow, often referred to as a blood moon.

NASA delays Moon mission launch after hydrogen leaks during test

NASA is pushing the proposed launch date for Artemis II lunar mission back to March after discovering a hydrogen leak.
NASA is pushing the proposed launch date for Artemis II lunar mission back to March after discovering a hydrogen leak.

How to view the Artemis II moon launch

The mission could launch as early as Feb 6, depending on several factors, including pre-launch tests and weather conditions.
The mission could launch as early as Feb 6, depending on several factors, including pre-launch tests and weather conditions.

NASA’s giant SLS rocket completes slow roll towards Artemis II moon voyage

(l to r)Artemis II mission Commander Reid Wiseman speaks next to pilot Victor Glover, mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
(l to r)Artemis II mission Commander Reid Wiseman speaks next to pilot Victor Glover, mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.

Wolf supermoon peers through cloudy night sky above Singapore

The Wolf Moon is the first full moon and supermoon of 2026.
The Wolf Moon is the first full moon and supermoon of 2026.

Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade

There are no international rules that ban putting nuclear energy sources into space.
There are no international rules that ban putting nuclear energy sources into space.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.