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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
Organ chips containing bone marrow cells from Artemis II astronauts orbiting the Moon, with Earth visible in the background.
Deep Frontiers

Artemis II astronauts' organ chips orbit Moon

Organ chips containing bone marrow cells from Artemis II astronauts flew around the Moon.

Mateo Rojas·June 6, 2026
The Psyche spacecraft flies past Mars, capturing a detailed image of its southern polar ice cap during its deep space mission.
Space & Astronomy

Psyche spacecraft captures stunning Mars South Pole images

On May 15, 2026, the Psyche spacecraft, midway through its 2.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·May 20, 2026