Mother of Hubble: Honoring Dr. Nancy Grace Roman on Her Centennial
One hundred years after her birth, the legacy of Dr. Nancy Grace Roman continues to shine — this…
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Jerrie Cobb: Trailblazing Aviator and Mercury 13 Pioneer
Geraldyn “Jerrie” Cobb: Aviator, Mercury 13 Pioneer – and Enigmatic Figure of a Tumultuous Era Geraldyn M. “Jerrie”…
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Celebrating Steve Jobs: Lunar Crater Honors Apple Co-Founder
On the 70th anniversary of his birth, a crater on the Moon has been named to honor Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, celebrating his visionary legacy. This extraordinary tribute underscores his groundbreaking impact on technology, design, and innovation, forever etching his memory among the stars as an icon of modern creativity.
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Elie Wiesel Honored With Moon Crater
On the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of the liberation of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim,…
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Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood Star and Scientific Pioneer
Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood star and scientific pioneer, will be honored with a lunar crater named after her on the 110th anniversary of her birth.
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Dr Vikram Sarabhai: The Father of India’s Space Programme
Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai, Ph.D. (12 August 1919 – 30 December 1971) stands as one of India’s most influential…
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A Brief History of Stephen Hawking … On the Moon
A major crater on the Moon has been designated to honour the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.
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The Moon … By Any Other Name
Earth’s Moon can be القمر, Луна or चंद्रमा depending on where in the world you might be. Here are some of the many names we have for Luna.
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Grace and Diana: The Princess Craters
Two adjacent craters on the Moon bear the names of two fabled princesses, Grace and Diana. Here is their origin story.
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Sushant Singh Rajput: A Star On The Moon
Sushant Singh Rajput was a Bollywood star who dreamed of the Moon. And beyond.
