Artemis

Four astronauts, 3 spacecraft, 2 weeks in orbit: Artemis III will be NASA's most complicated mission ever

By Josh Dinner Published 20 July 26

NASA's Artemis III mission is shaping up to be NASA's most complex mission in history, coordinating the launch and rendezvous of three different spacecraft.

Artemis II was an incredible reminder of our shared humanity just when we needed it most (op-ed)

By Aparna Venkatesan Published 20 July 26

The Artemis II astronauts reminded us that they considered it the honor of a lifetime to go to the moon for us - and as us - while transmitting daily that they couldn’t wait to come home to us.

'Full steam ahead': NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027

By Josh Dinner Published 15 July 26

NASA is working hard on readying Artemis III to launch next year.

NASA begins stacking rocket ahead of 2027 Artemis III astronaut launch (photos)

By Josh Dinner Published 13 July 26

NASA has begun assembling segments of the SLS solid rocket boosters that will help launch astronauts on Artemis III as early as next year.

149 million views! Artemis II moon mission breaks NASA's streaming record

By Elizabeth Howell Published 12 July 26

The Artemis II astronauts made an impact on potentially hundreds of millions of people during their mission, according to NASA figures.

Trump gifts Artemis astronauts an American flag from the US Capitol to plant on the moon

By Josh Dinner Published 8 July 26

The next American flag to be planted on the moon has been placed in the hands of one of the last astronauts to walk on the lunar surface.

Artemis 2's Jeremy Hansen stepping down from active astronaut duty after epic moon mission

By Elizabeth Howell Published 7 July 26

The Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen will step back from active astronaut service in September for a new role.

'That's going to come back and bite us': Former NASA chief questions Artemis moon lander plans

By Josh Dinner Published 7 July 26

Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine questions the designs for NASA's commercial moon landers for its Artemis program.

'Rocket's Red Glare': How NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission celebrated America's 250th birthday

By Josh Dinner Published 1 July 26

NASA joined in the semiquincentennial celebrations this year by painting "America 250" on the rocket that launched the Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon.

NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts reached $5.9 billion, audit finds

By Josh Dinner Published 26 June 26

A memo issued by NASA Office of Inspector General highlights huge cost increases and extended timelines for Artemis program hardware that has since been canceled.