artemis program

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 27 April 26

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 16 April 26

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 14 April 26

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 10 April 26

It's splashdown day for NASA's Artemis 2 moon astronauts. Here's what to expect at every stage.

What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?

By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 1 April 26

Here's what's on the experiment roster for the Artemis 2 moon mission.

Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.

By Tariq Malik Published 31 March 26

NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be doing on each day of NASA's historic moon mission

By Josh Dinner Published 31 March 26

The crew's 10-day mission will be filled with science, spacecraft tests, medical checks, survival training and more.

Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?

By Elizabeth Howell Published 31 March 26

Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

'An incredible privilege and responsibility': Artemis 2's Christina Koch is ready to become the 1st woman to fly around the moon

By Elizabeth Howell, Josh Dinner Published 29 March 26

"We are firing on all cylinders."

'We work for them, too': Artemis 2 moon mission is for everyone, NASA astronaut Victor Glover says (video)

By Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik Published 29 March 26

NASA astronaut Victor Glover says he is not solely focused on milestones for the Artemis 2 mission, but also on how to engage different communities about the crew’s work.