Recent space and astronomy news highlights challenges for future lunar outposts, the impact of commercial space expansion on protected lands, and potential existential threats.

A newly discovered 728-foot-wide crater on the Moon has provided researchers with critical data regarding the potential risks that impact events pose to future human settlements.

A federal judge has declined a request to block the transfer of wildlife refuge land to SpaceX, allowing the company to proceed with plans to expand its rocket development facilities.

Scientific discourse is increasingly focusing on identifying and mitigating global existential risks, including the potential dangers posed by asteroids, alongside other threats like bird flu and nuclear conflict.