India said on Tuesday (Oct 17) that it aims to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2040, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued instructions to the space department that include plans for a space station by 2035.

India aims to set up own space station by 2035, send astronaut to Moon by 2040: PM Modi

Space scientists are working day and night to expand the human presence in the solar system, especially on the Moon. But what if there's a way to bring part of the Moon here on Earth?

Walk on the Moon to become reality? Roads on Earth could be made from lunar dust

Well, it's an interesting thing to hear and say the moon may soon be open for business. Right now the geopolitical race for a piece of the moon is heating up this as China, the US and India all are vying for dominance. Our next report will get you all the details.

NASA aims to build moon homes for humans by 2040

In a breakthrough investigation carried out in May, the scientists discovered that the inner core of the moon is a solid ball and has a density similar to that of iron.

Scientists carry out breakthrough investigation, reveal what's inside the moon

NASA was the first agency to take humans to the Moon, but after the shuttering of the Apollo programme in the year 1972, it hasn't made a significant foray into the Earth's only satellite.

NASA's moonshot plans involve making human settlements by 2040

The latest observations of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have hinted at the presence of a building block of life – carbon – inside the global ocean on Europa, one of the icy moons of Jupiter.

Life on Jupiter's moon? NASA's James Webb spots a building blocks on Europa

A top Chinese scientist has claimed that India’s Chandrayaan-3, the country’s lunar mission, didn’t land on the Moon’s south pole, disputing New Delhi’s historic achievement.

Top Chinese scientist claims India’s Chandrayaan-3 didn't land on Moon’s south pole

ISRO is setting the bar high. Chandrayaan-3's success has brought a ray of hope. ISRO is developing expertise in missions that would be capable of returning samples to Earth.

Chandrayaan-3: What are ISRO's plans to bring Moon samples to Earth?

Social media platforms the final Super Moon of 2023 also called Harvest Moon will rise this Friday followed by a planetary parade.

Skywatchers' delight: Harvest supermoon to be followed by planetary parade

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified carbon dioxide originating from the salty liquid oceans of Jupiter's icy moon Europa.

James Webb Space Telescope detects carbon on Jupiter's icy moon Europa

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - In the chilly, always-shadowed craters in the poles of the Moon, researchers have discovered water ice. The atmosphere of the moon, which is quite thin, contains water molecules as well.

Study found frozen water on moon | Aditya-L1 leaves earth's orbit

In pics: A picture of the Andromeda galaxy wins top spot in astronomy photography contest

A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of Hawaii has found that high energy electrons from the Earth may be responsible for formation of water on Moon.

Data from Chandrayaan-1 indicates electrons from Earth help form water on Moon

A study reveals that Apollo 17's left-over lunar module is causing tiny moonquakes on the lunar surface. The study was led by researchers from the California University of Technology.

Is Apollo 17's left-over tech causing moonquakes on the lunar surface?

The Moon, often considered a stepping stone to Mars, is a repository of vast resources crucial for modern technology. However, human presence on the lunar surface has been limited since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

Can astronauts live on the Moon? Scientists reveal how it's possible

A man in West Bengal had promised the Moon to his wife before they got married. On her first birthday after the wedding, Sanjay Mahato went on to buy a "plot of Moon land" for Rs 10,000 to gift his wife.

Bengal man gifts wife piece of land on Moon after Chandrayaan-3 success

A man from India's West Bengal decided to fulfill a promise he made to his wife before they got married. Sanjay Mahato had pledged to "bring the Moon" to her, and on her first birthday after their wedding, he made good on that promise.

This Indian man gifted his wife a piece of Moon on her birthday. Here's how

Japan is poised to make a significant leap in its space endeavors by launching a low-cost lunar mission known as the "Moon Sniper" on Thursday (September 7). The $100-million mission is set to reach the moon by February, following a fuel-efficient trajectory from Earth to lunar orbits.

Japan poised to make giant leap in its space endeavours, to launch 'moon sniper' on Sept 7

The Pragyan rover was proudly rolled out off the lander for exploration shortly after the Vikram Lander's successful soft descent on August 23 near the Moon's south pole, as seen in photographs and videos published by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The fact that the lander and rover both depend on sunlight for operation, however, makes the project interesting. Their operational window thus coincides with the lunar day, which is roughly similar to 14 days on Earth. Watch to find out more.

What are days and nights like on the moon?

After a successful hop test on the Moon last month, India space agency ISRO has shared another update with the world - Chandrayaan 3's Vikram Lander and rover has been put to bed but this hibernation won't last for long.

Chandrayaan-3 Vikram Lander in hibernation mode for more than 24 hours | India News | WION Dispatch

An exciting celestial event is set to unfold as the Moon and Jupiter come together in the night sky on Monday (September 4). Both, the Earth's natural satellite and the largest planet in our solar system, will be up close and one can witness this too.

Don't miss Moon and Jupiter's meet-up in night sky!

Days after Chandrayaan-3's successful moon landing, the Vikram Lander has "soft-landed" on the lunar surface again.

Vikram Lander caps mission goal with a hop, soft-landed on moon again | India News | WION

The ambitious first mission to study the Sun has been launched by the Indian Space Research Organization. The Aditya L1 mission was due to launch on Saturday from Sriharikota's Satish Dhawan Space Center and travel for four months to Lagrange Point 1.

Aditya-L1: India successfully launches its first mission to the Sun

It is the rocket that marked India's foray into the elite league of space-faring nations and continues to make the country's flag fly high as a commercial launch service provider.

Moon, Mars and now Sun - PSLV, India's versatile workhorse rocket turns 30

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