artemis program

NASA is sending 2 probes to the moon to test complex 'three-body orbits'

By Brett Tingley Published 31 July 26

NASA is planning to send two maneuverable probes to lunar orbit in order to learn how spacecraft are affected by the complex gravity environment near the moon.

Artemis moonsuits take a dive | Space photo of the day for July 31, 2026

By Brett Tingley Published 31 July 26

NASA is using its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory to develop the training programs it will use to prepare its astronauts to explore the lunar surface.

A seed that flew around the moon grew into this tree in NYC

By Joanna Thompson Published 27 July 26

The Madison Square Park Conservancy unveiled its moon tree at a smoky birthday party.

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.

Moon landings could destroy evidence of life's origins

By Chelsea Gohd Published 14 July 26

"We are trying to protect science and our investment in space."

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.

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.

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.