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…
Donald Trump: Trump Crater On The Moon
Real estate mogul and former US President Donald Trump can add another honour: a crater on the Moon named for him.
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.
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.
A Few Words About The Moon
Millions of words have been written about the Moon. Here are some of our favorites…
“Peace Crater” Dedicated To Honor John Lennon
A crater on the Moon was named to honour former Beatle John Lennon on the 69th anniversary of his birth.
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.
Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood and Beyond
Sushant Singh Rajput was a Bollywood star who dreamed of the Moon. And beyond.
Isaac Asimov: A Tourist’s Guide to the Moon
Barely a decade after the first humans last set foot on Luna, Isaac Asimov wrote the forward-looking “A Tourist’s Guide To The Moon.”
Nelson Mandela Honored With “Peace Crater”
A revolutionary who fought against apartheid and became a hero for generations to follow in South Africa and around the world.