Our satellite is a little off-balance. GRAIL data show a mass asymmetry of a few percent between its near and far sides.

NASA’s GRAIL mission reveals thermal differences in the moon’s mantle, explaining surface contrasts between its sides.

The moon's nearside (that is, the side facing Earth) is dark-colored and dominated by ancient lava flows, whereas the farside ...

but the analysis will likely destroy the sample), and then comparing it to thermal maps of the moon to provide a greater understanding of the composition of different lunar regions based on how ...

"A kid who loves space, show them a map of the moon. A kid who loves Harry Potter show them a map of wizarding schools." ...

Navigating alien Moon terrain is a significant hurdle. The Moon currently lacks a real-time, precise navigation system akin ...

Feb. 25, 2025 — On Wednesday 26 February, a thermal imaging camera blasted off to the Moon as part of NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission. This aims to map sources of water on the Moon to shed ...

The researchers spent years analyzing data from GRAIL's Ebb and Flow spacecraft, which orbited the moon from December 2011 to December 2012. "Our study delivers the most detailed and accurate ...

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A ghostly Martian moonrise, starlit skies, and a mission chasing life’s traces—Perseverance captures more than just images.