Science and Exploration

Artemis Program

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The Orion spacecraft on a deep space mission, with Earth in the background, symbolizing NASA's refined Moon to Mars strategy.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Uses Artemis II Orion Data to Refine Moon to Mars Strategy

Four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, embarked on a 10-day voyage around the Moon aboard Orion, marking the first crewed deep-space mission of its kind.

Jina Park·June 25, 2026
Futuristic lunar base under construction at the Moon's south pole, with astronauts, solar arrays, and a nuclear reactor, under an Earthrise.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Accelerates Lunar Base Program With New Artemis Mission Plans

NASA has moved its Artemis IV mission forward to 2028, aiming to establish a permanent lunar base by 2032.

Mateo Rojas·June 25, 2026
NASA's SLS rocket stands ready for launch at Kennedy Space Center, with a seasoned engineer overseeing preparations.
Space & Astronomy

Artemis Elkin Norena Manages SLS Launch Readiness at NASA

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Elkin Norena has personally overseen launch preparations for over a dozen Space Shuttle missions, a profound legacy he now extends to the ambitious Artemis program, aim

Sofia Petrova·June 12, 2026
Diverse students and researchers collaborating on advanced space technology projects, with holographic displays of the Moon and Mars, symbolizing NASA's M-STAR initiative.
Space & Astronomy

NASA award boosts space tech research, forging new frontiers

NASA has just opened a new funding window specifically designed to empower minority universities, aiming to accelerate space technology development for missions to the Moon and Mars.

Mateo Rojas·June 12, 2026
Astronauts in advanced lunar spacesuits conduct a simulated spacewalk training exercise on a lunar surface, with Earth visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

Scott Wray Leads Artemis Spacewalk Training for Lunar Missions

In July 2013, a space station spacewalk abruptly terminated.

Mateo Rojas·June 2, 2026
A Starship spacecraft lands on the lunar surface near a developing moon base, with Earth visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

This Week In Space Podcast Discusses Starship Moon Base Plans

Blue Origin expects to spend over $7 billion developing its lunar lander, more than double the $3.

Mateo Rojas·May 31, 2026
Jaclyn Kagey, NASA's Artemis EVA lead, meticulously plans a critical spacewalk repair mission in a high-tech control center, with the Moon visible in the background.
Space & Astronomy

Jaclyn Kagey Leads Artemis EVA Planning for NASA

During a critical ammonia leak on the International Space Station, Jaclyn Kagey planned and executed a repair spacewalk with only 36 hours to prepare.

Dr. Alistair Finch·May 26, 2026
Diverse group of artists and scientists collaborating on NASA's Artemis Moon missions and nuclear propulsion projects, highlighting innovation and discovery.
Space & Astronomy

NASA seeks partners for Artemis, nuclear propulsion, and aeronautics stories

NASA is asking filmmakers, poets, and documentarians to tell the stories of its Artemis Moon missions and nuclear propulsion efforts.

Sofia Petrova·May 23, 2026