More to the point I read that in addition to the Moon, Earth has another four satellite like companions. While very small and actually orbiting the Sun, they stay relatively close to Earth so rating as, well, companions. Most people think the Earth has one natural moon, which is why we call it the Moon. These people are right. But there are four other objects - at least - ... Read full entry

Weddings on the Moon aren't available just yet, but if you have a lazy two million dollars you can still tie the knot in a low sub Earth orbit instead. The wedding aboard the Rocketplane XP suborbital spaceplane will cost 240 million yen ($2.2 million), this includes a wedding ceremony aboard a 1-hour space flight that reaches an altitude of more than 100 kilometers. Brings to mind the lyrics from ... Read full entry

NASA's first Moon mission in some years, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, launches on 24 November 2008, and while there's no room on the craft for passengers, you can send your name instead though. Names will be collected and placed onboard the LRO spacecraft for its historic mission bringing NASA back to the moon. You will receive a certificate showcasing your support of the mission. You have until Friday ... Read full entry

Space memorial firm will rocket cremated remains on the moon How's this for a way to spend eternity, interred on the Moon's surface, with an exclusive view of the Solar System and Galaxy to boot. A US firm specializing in sending people's cremated ashes into orbit is going to turn the Moon into a graveyard for earthlings beginning next year. Instead of caskets or urns, ashes of the dearly departed will ... Read full entry