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A private company will build and launch NASA's next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it's not SpaceX

By Josh Dinner Published

Schmidt has also reportedly invested significant sums in the company.

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This screenshot shows SpaceX's robotic Dragon cargo spacecraft departing the International Space Station on June 16, 2026.
Home again! SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off California coast

By Mike Wall Last updated

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft returned to Earth today (June 17), ending its monthlong mission to the International Space Station.

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A yellow spacecraft hovers over the Earth in low-Earth orbit
NASA discussing bold mission to boost Swift space telescope today: Listen live

By Mike Wall Published

NASA will discuss an ambitious mission to boost the orbit of its Swift space telescope during a press conference today (June 17), and you can listen to it live.

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A man in a blue jumpsuit sits smiling in front of a wall with a giant snoopy astronaut painted on.
Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That's how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments

By Josh Dinner Published

NASA took an unconventional approach to informing the astronauts of Artemis 3 about their crew assignments.

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The critical robot arm on the ISS isn't working properly, but NASA has a plan to fix it

By Elizabeth Howell Published

A part of Canadarm2 robotic arm on the ISS broke in May, requiring repairs by spacewalking astronauts no earlier than June 30. A spare is already on the station.

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The four male astronauts of NASA's Artemis 3 mission in a portrait wearing their orange spacesuits. They are: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnick and Frank Rubio.
NASA chief defends all-male Artemis 3 astronaut crew amid backlash: 'I don't think anyone should be reading into this'

By Elizabeth Howell Published

The four astronauts named to the Artemis 3 crew are all male, but NASA officials emphasized they were selected based on their qualifications and experience.

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NASA's ambitious Artemis 3 mission includes 3 giant rocket launches, 2 private moon landers and 1 big question: Can it all work together?

By Josh Dinner Published

NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2027 looks to be one of agency's most complicated missions ever, with three giant rocket launches and two private moon lander prototypes that haven't been built yet.

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NASA reveals Artemis 3 astronauts for critical moon lander test flight

By Josh Dinner Published

NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.

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NASA's Artemis 3 mission will practice rendezvous and docking operations in Earth orbit, paving the way for a planned moon landing on Artemis 4.
Watch NASA reveal its Artemis 3 astronauts today (and get a live moon program update)

By Mike Wall Last updated

On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year.

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Is this the next Artemis crew? A look at the astronauts on NASA's shortlist

By Josh Dinner Published

On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year. Here's a look at the contenders.

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