Moon
NASA Probes Lunar Cavern Near Marius Hill
NASA selects the GIMLI project to investigate whether a mysterious pit near Marius Hill opens into a vast underground lava tube on the Moon. Researchers will deploy radar, seismic sensors, gravity instruments, and cameras to map the subsurface cavity and its potential as shelter for future astronauts.
Global Leaders Stress Space Cooperation at Symposium
World Space Week 2026, running from October 4-10, highlighted growing international cooperation in space exploration with senior aerospace officials from Turkey, the US, Europe, China, India, Canada, and Japan meeting at the 77th International Astronautical Congress. The discussions emphasized the necessity of collaborative approaches for ambitious projects including lunar bases and Mars missions. The event showcased UNOOSA's role in monitoring space developments globally.