The Artemis 2 astronauts—and the historical keepsakes they’re bringing with them—will travel farther from Earth than any have gone before.
The final stage of launch preparations officially kicks off tomorrow.
The first crewed spaceflight of NASA’s Artemis program will break records, achieve historic firsts, and pave the way for America’s return to the Moon.
With launch potentially just three weeks away, the agency is working tirelessly to get the SLS rocket, Orion spacecraft, and the Artemis 2 crew ready for liftoff.
If the rollout happens on NASA’s current schedule, astronauts could be headed back to the Moon next month.
Agency officials are eyeing a February 5 launch for the mission that will send four astronauts around the Moon, but can they actually stick to this aggressive timeline?
NASA's inspector general revealed new details regarding lingering anomalies with the Orion capsule's heat shield.
NASA's upcoming Artemis missions will include an astronaut from Japan as part of an agreement between the two nations.
Fresh details have emerged about NASA's upcoming Lunar Terrain Vehicle, including the competing companies involved and its capabilities on the Moon.
The space agency revealed a trio of scientific instruments for its Artemis 3 mission, the focus being plants, water, and moonquakes.
The crew will have to command the vehicle through a series of moves about three hours into the mission.
The space agency has also been trying to resolve an issue with the spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA also tested a critically important docking system, in another important Artemis-related development.
The space agency pushed back its timeline to return humans to the Moon to address safety concerns with the Orion spacecraft.
The UAE is designing an airlock for the Lunar Gateway, further cementing its role in NASA's Artemis program.
The elevator is designed to transport the Artemis crew from SpaceX's Starship to the lunar surface.
This year, we saw new Moon suits, megarocket blastoffs, and a mysterious beached object. Oh, and an ultraviolet Mars.
The Artemis 2 crew went through emergency drills as part of preparation for the mission to the Moon and back.
The year offered a roller coaster of emotions, from rocket explosions and Moon crashes, to record-setting launches and the discovery of a triple asteroid.
Challenges in lunar lander and spacesuit development could push the Artemis 3 mission to 2027, creating gaps in NASA’s schedule.
