The Moonlight Initiative was formally announced by ESA in 2021, aiming to deliver uninterrupted satellite communication between Earth and the Moon. The system is expected to become a lunar ‘data ...

Moonlight is the European Space Agency's (ESA) program to develop a lunar orbiting Navigation and Communication system that will greatly enhance combined navigation and communications services for ...

Satellite operator Viasat has joined the European Space Agency’s Moonlight project, which aims to develop a lunar orbiting navigation and communication system. Announced this week, Viasat has secured ...

Satellite communications operator Viasat has been selected to lead the lunar orbiting satellite communications portion of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Moonlight Program, alongside space ...

The countdown for the year's first total lunar eclipse begins. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14.

Thales Alenia Space (TAS) says it has secured the contract from sister company Telespazio to build the satellites for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) planned Moonlight lunar navigation system.

MAPP, built by the Colorado company Lunar Outpost, will touch down aboard Intuitive Machines' Athena lander at 12:32 p.m. ET today (March 6). Update for 1 pm ET: Intuitive Machines landed its ...

It is safe to observe lunar eclipses with the unaided eye, thus no special equipment is required. Improved Viewing: A more in-depth experience can be had by using binoculars or a telescope.

On 14th March 2025, a total lunar eclipse will overlap with the Holi festival, producing a stunning 'Blood Moon.' This event lasts about 65 minutes and is best visible in North and South America ...

Astronomy fans are in for a treat this March as the full moon will appear to turn red during a total lunar eclipse ... It's like a rainbow, but created by moonlight, rather than sunlight.