lunar surface

The lunar surface is the solid ground of the Moon, a celestial body orbiting Earth. It is the target for human and robotic exploration missions, including NASA's efforts to establish a long-term presence.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as NASA considers landing a spare nuclear-powered rover on it as part of its Artemis program.

Latest on lunar surface

• 'PROMISE' me the moon? NASA wants to send spare nuclear-powered Mars rover to the lunar surface
• NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon

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