Latest articles by Mike Wall
Watch SpaceX launch advanced GPS satellite for US Space Force early on April 21
SpaceX will launch a new GPS satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Tuesday morning (April 21), and you can watch the action live.
This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch
SpaceX will launch Europe's life-hunting Rosalind Franklin rover toward Mars in 2028 — but not aboard the company's Starship megarocket.
Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire
The heat shield on Artemis 2's Orion capsule appears to have held up incredibly well during its scorching downward trip through Earth's atmosphere, mission commander Reid Wiseman said.
'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo
Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman.
Blue Origin fires up used New Glenn rocket ahead of landmark reflight (photo)
Blue Origin conducted a static fire test today (April 16) with a flight-proven New Glenn booster, paving the way for a planned launch on Sunday morning (April 19).
SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)
SpaceX just conducted the first full-duration static fire test with the upper stage of its 'V3' Starship, clearing a big hurdle on its path to launch, which is expected next month.
SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)
Northrop Grumman's second "Cygnus XL" cargo ship launched toward the International Space Station on Saturday morning (April 11).
Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success
NASA doesn't plan to rest on its laurels after the historic success of its Artemis 2 moon mission. Here are the agency's ambitious plans for Earth's nearest neighbor.
Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts came home today (April 10), wrapping up an epic mission that broke spaceflight records and set the stage for even more ambitious moonshots to come.
Artemis 2 Splashdown: NASA hails Orion astronauts' return from moon
Friday, April 10, 2026: See our latest news and updates on NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission.
Where will NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts make their splashdown today?
The Artemis 2 astronauts will return to Earth this evening (April 10) with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Here's where they'll hit the water, and why that spot was chosen.
Private German company Isar Aerospace scrubs historic launch try from Norway
Isar Aerospace had aimed to launch its Spectrum rocket from Norway today (April 9) but scrubbed the try due to a technical issue.
'We all pretty much broke down right there': Inside the Artemis 2 astronauts' emotional moment near the moon
Just after they broke the human spaceflight distance record, the Artemis 2 astronauts shared a powerful moment that deepened their already profound bond.
'It just made it even more special': Being so far from Earth makes you appreciate our planet even more, Artemis 2 astronaut says
Seeing Earth from space changes your perspective. And this "overview effect" is magnified when you're looking back from beyond the moon, according to Artemis 2's Christina Koch.
The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem
"The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank."
Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts chronicled their historic loop around the moon on Monday (April 7) in great detail. Take a look at their stunning images here.
Artemis 2 astronauts fly around the moon in record-breaking lunar loop by NASA
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts viewed parts of the moon never before seen with human eyes during their epic lunar flyby today (April 6) — and set a spaceflight record in the process.
Artemis 2 breaks humanity's all-time distance record during historic loop around the moon (video)
NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts have now traveled farther from Earth than any people in history, breaking the mark set by the Apollo 13 crew in April 1970.
Humanity is back at the moon! Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in lunar space
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission have arrived at the moon. They entered the lunar sphere of influence early Monday morning (April 6).
Artemis 2 astronauts are about to see one of the rarest skywatching sights of all — a solar eclipse from beyond the moon
The four Artemis 2 astronauts will see a solar eclipse from beyond the moon's far side on Monday evening (April 6), and they'll use the opportunity to make some science observations.
This is the inspiring Easter message an Artemis 2 astronaut has for Earth while traveling to the moon (video)
NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivered an impromptu Easter message as his Artemis 2 Orion capsule sped toward the moon on Saturday (April 4).
Atlas V rocket launches its heaviest-ever payload, sending 29 Amazon internet satellites to orbit
An Atlas V launched 29 of Amazon's internet satellites — collectively the heaviest load the rocket has ever lofted — on Saturday morning (April 4).
Artemis 2 astronauts are now headed to the moon. Why has it taken humanity so long to go back?
The Artemis 2 astronauts are the first people to journey toward the moon since 1972. Why has it taken us more than half a century to go back?
