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Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start
By Brett Tingley published
Lunar Outpost has unveiled designs for a new Pegasus moon rover for a 2028 launch — but the Colorado-based company isn't stopping there.
Artemis astronauts may find remnants of a 'decapitated' asteroid's impact on the moon
By Stefanie Waldek published
An ancient impact may have scattered material from deep inside the moon toward NASA's planned Artemis landing sites near the lunar south pole.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026
By Chelsea Gohd published
This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.

NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it'
By Leonard David published
NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project.

Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says
By Josh Dinner published
The Artemis 2 astronauts said they gained a deeper understanding of their Orion capsule during their moon mission — and what they learned bodes well for future Artemis flights.

NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says
By Elizabeth Howell published
Artemis 2 kicks off a lunar "relay race" that will lead the NASA and its international partners to a moon base and, eventually, Mars, NASA chief Jared Isaacman says.

Today is splashdown day for Artemis 2 moon astronauts — What to expect at each stage of reentry & landing (timeline)
By Tariq Malik published
It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage.
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