Latest articles by Elizabeth Howell
'We work for them, too': Artemis 2 moon mission is for everyone, NASA astronaut Victor Glover says (video)
NASA astronaut Victor Glover says he is not solely focused on milestones for the Artemis 2 mission, but also on how to engage different communities about the crew’s work.
'We're all on this journey together:' Who are the Artemis 2 astronauts launching to the moon?
Four astronauts. Two countries. One destination: the moon.
'An incredible privilege and responsibility': Artemis 2's Christina Koch is ready to become the 1st woman to fly around the moon
"We are firing on all cylinders."
'It's all I think about': Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman is zeroed in on historic moon mission
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander Artemis 2, the first moon mission in more than 50 years, says his crew will do his best to get the job done well.
Making Canadian history: Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is ready for his epic moon mission
Jeremy Hansen grew up in a world with no Canadian astronauts. Soon, the Artemis 2 crewmate wil become the first person from his country to fly around the moon.
How to watch NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts launch to the moon on April 1
Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.
Canada cancels its 1st moon rover: 'It's hopefully not a lost cause'
Canada has canceled its first-ever moon rover mission, which had been targeted to land near the lunar south pole in 2029.
2 seconds that changed the world: Robert Goddard launched the 1st liquid-fueled rocket 100 years ago today
Robert Goddard's innovations in liquid-fueled rockets — assisted by his wife, Esther — still resonate 100 years after his pioneering flight.
Russia aims to reclaim Soviet space glory with 2036 launch of ambitious Venus mission
Russia plans to launch the Venera-D mission to Venus in 2036, continuing the Soviet Union's legacy of exploring there in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
NASA begins building nuclear-powered Dragonfly drone for 2028 launch to Saturn moon Titan
Dragonfly will explore the giant Saturn moon Titan by air, helping scientists learn about the proto-ingredients of life on the satellite's hazy surface.
Rare glass from 6-million-year-old meteorite strike found in Brazil — but the crater is still missing
There are only a few known fields of tektites in the entire world, and scientists just found another in Brazil.
Astrophotographer captures rare 6-planet parade spanning nearly 180 degrees of sky
A U.K. astrophotographer had to put together some clever equipment tricks to show six of the seven planets in a rare 'parade' over the south of England.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission: Everything you need to know
Reference Artemis 2 is the second scheduled flight of the Artemis program and the first crewed Artemis mission that will send four astronauts around the moon.
Gladys West, GPS pioneer and one of NASA's famed 'Hidden Figures,' dies at 95
West's work on modeling the Earth's shape assisted with the development of GPS, today used by an estimated 4 billion people.
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) crumbles apart in stunning new telescope images
The comet broke into pieces after making a close approach around the sun in October 2025.
40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine
Seven astronauts lost their lives during the Challenger space shuttle disaster on Jan. 28, 1986. Four decades later, human spaceflight remains a difficult business.
Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad with this 24-hour livestream
The Artemis 2 moon mission's SLS rocket is on the pad at Kennedy Space Center for testing ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch, and you can watch it 24/7 via this livestream.
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pad. What's next?
Artemis 2 is at the launch pad, but several big tests must be performed before it launches as soon as Feb. 6.
ISS astronaut spots Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad from space (photo)
A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6.
What is a supermoon and when can you see the next one in 2026?
Reference Learn what makes a supermoon unique, how it impacts the moon's brightness, and when you can catch the next one in our ultimate supermoon guide.
Unusual 'ingredients' helped stars form in a galaxy near the Milky Way
Some newly found stars in a small galaxy called Sextans A are forming without some of the usual "ingredients," raising questions about how the early universe evolved.
Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos)
The Washington Monument lit up on New Year's Eve in celebration of the Artemis 2 moon mission as well as the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.
5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing
Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.
How to Watch 'Apollo 1: Destination Moon', the Channel 4 documentary revisiting the tragic accident during the race to the moon
'Apollo 1: Destination Moon' follows a real-life astronaut mission that ended tragically — and the lessons learned for future Apollo missions.
The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman didn't mince words Wednesday (Dec. 3) during his second hearing before the Senate committee considering his nomination for NASA administrator.
