As part of its increased challenge to NASA's dominance in space exploration, China wants to establish its first base on the moon by 2028, followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years that follow.

China to build its first base on moon by 2028, plans to power it by nuclear energy

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels. In today's video we cover - NASA’s Orion spacecraft sends back images of the moon in news.

Trending on WION: NASA's Orion spacecraft sends back close-up pictures of the Moon

NASA's Orion space capsule reached the Moon on Monday (November 21). Though it did not touch down on the surface of Earth's only satellite, it flew at an altitude of just 81 miles from the surface of the Moon.

NASA Orion capsule makes closest approach to Moon

In what can be said to be the world's first business transaction on the Moon, a private Japanese firm has signed a $5,000 contract with NASA. Watch this video to know all the details.

First business transaction on the Moon? Japanese company to sell Lunar dust to NASA

Fifty years after the first crewed mission to the Moon, NASA launched its most powerful rocket on its maiden lunar voyage. According to NASA, Artemis-1 is first in the series of increasingly complex space missions. Will the mission revolutionise space exploration? Here are 5 reasons why this mission is important

5 reasons why NASA's Artemis-1 mission is important for future of space exploration

NASA is carrying out final preparations to launch its Moon mission rocket Artemis 1. After two failed attempts, the space agency is prepping to launch the rocket on Wednesday (November 16).

Final preparations on for NASA's Artemis-1 Moon rocket

Water exists on the moon as water ice. This is a proven fact. But to maintain human presence on Earth's sole natural satellite over the long run, humans are trying to figure out how to purify the water so that it may be consumed and even used as fuel.

NASA’s Lunar Flashlight to search for water on Moon's South Pole

NASA’s Lunar Flashlight to search for water on

NASA Lunar flashlight: Moon has water in form of water ice. This fact is established. But to sustain long-term human presence on Earth's only satellite, we need to find a way to purify the water to make it drinkable and even use it in fuel.

NASA is going to use a 'torch' to find water on Moon

On October 16, NASA's Lucy probe, on a journey to a collection of asteroids close to Jupiter, sailed by Earth and captured some breathtaking images of our planet and the moon before heading into deep space.

NASA's Lucy mission captures breathtaking images of the Earth and the Moon

Australian scientists are trying to grow plants on the moon by 2025 in a new mission unveiled Friday that they said could help pave the way for a future colony.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia seeks to grow plants on moon by 2025

The US and China have locked horns over a piece of moon. NASA has lashed out at China. The US space agency wants the Chinese to be open and transparent about its lunar mission and both the superpowers are focusing on the lunar South Pole which Remains the least explored.

China plans more moon missions after finding new mineral

China has become only the third country to discover a new mineral on the moon after its scientists said on Friday that they had found one. At a press conference, Dong Baotong, vice chairman of the China Atomic Energy Authority, announced the name of the new mineral as Changesite-(Y).

China discovers a new mineral on the moon, becomes the third country to do so

A new cold war is brewing in outer space. US and China are eyeing same landing site near Moon's South pole. With an aim to reconquer the moon, NASA is eyeing another launch attempt of Artemis 1.

NASA eyes another launch attempt of Artemis 1; aims to reconquer the moon

In pics - Why NASA is trying to send astronauts to the moon once again

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently announced the successful test of a supersonic 'Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator' (IAD). The IAD was indigenously designed by ISRO's lead facility, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), and was realised by the Indian industry.

ISRO: Indigenously designed and developed supersonic decelerator test successful

NASA had to postpone the launch of Artemis-1 lunar mission twice over fuel leakage issues. What do the delays say about America's sliding space supremacy? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Failed moon launches expose NASA

NASA has postponed rocket launch to moon due to hydrogen leak. Artemis 1 launch has been disrupted for second time due to leaking fuel near base of rocket. NASA is yet to announce new date of launch.

Hydrogen leak thwarts second attempt for Artemis 1 launch

NASA postpones rocket launch to moon; Artemis 1 launch disrupted for second time

NASA is preparing for second launch of SLS rocket. However there are reports of possible fuel leak near base of rocket. NASA's 'Lunar Odyssey' in jeopardy again?

WION Fineprint: NASA's second attempt to launch Artemis 1

NASA called off a test flight on Monday of its largest-ever rocket in a setback to the ambitious program to send humans back to the Moon and eventually to Mars. NASA now says it will launch Artemis 1 mission on Friday.

NASA: Friday launch of Artemis 1 possible; launch signifies the Apollo mission's modern incarnation

The Artemis programme is all set to send people back to the Moon as the first step towards a future trip to Mars. NASA will use the information gleaned from Artemis concerning upcoming vehicles, spacesuits, and other areas to get ready for a visit to Mars.

NASA to launch Artemis 1 Moon rocket today, countdown begins

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is on track for the launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for its inaugural flight test on Monday.

"So far, everything looks really good", NASA ahead of the Artemis 1 launch

NASA to launch Artemis 1 moon rocket and the mission will start on August 29th. NASA's eventual goal is to set up a colony on the moon and the moon mission is test for Mars exploration.

All eyes on NASA's moon rocket launch; Artemis 1 mission to launch on an uncrewed test flight

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