artemis program

How military helicopters in Colorado will help land NASA's Artemis astronauts on the moon

By Samantha Mathewson published 1 September 25

NASA is using Colorado's rugged peaks to rehearse the risky final moments of future Artemis lunar landings.

NASA debuts new Orion mission control room for Artemis 2 astronaut flight around the moon (photos)

By Josh Dinner published 28 August 25

NASA has opened a new Orion Mission Evaluation Room at the Johnson Space Center to analyze in-flight spacecraft data and provide support for Artemis 2 and other future missions to the moon.

Artemis 2 astronauts practice photographing the moon | Space photo of the day for Aug. 19, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 19 August 25

NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts are gearing up for their planned 2026 moon launch by photographing an inflatable version of Earth's nearest neighbor.

Artemis 2 astronauts stress importance of their moon mission as NASA faces budget, workforce cuts: 'We have to move the needle.'

By Brett Tingley published 30 July 25

NASA's next moon astronauts underscored the importance of their upcoming Artemis 2 mission despite a turbulent time for the space agency full of budget cuts and workforce reductions.

Senegal becomes 56th country to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

By Samantha Mathewson published 25 July 25

Senegal has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 56th nation — and the fourth African country — to commit to a shared vision for peaceful and transparent space exploration.

Lunar landers and 'Transporter' tankers: Blue Origin unveils its blueprint for the moon

By Leonard David published 4 June 25

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has begun revealing how it plans to establish itself as a provider of hardware that will enable long-term human stays on the moon.

Norway becomes 55th nation to sign NASA Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration

By Josh Dinner published 15 May 25

Norway has added its name to the growing list of nations signing onto NASA's Artemis Accords, continuing the space agency's efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration.

Lunar Outpost unveils sleek new 'Eagle' moon rover (photos)

By Brett Tingley published 9 April 25

Lunar Outpost unveiled its new "Eagle" moon rover at the 40th annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, and it looks straight out of science fiction.

Bangladesh becomes 54th nation to join NASA's Artemis Accords for 'peaceful exploration of deep space'

By Josh Dinner published 8 April 25

Bangladesh has added its name to the growing list of Artemis Accords signatories, continuing NASA's efforts to establish internationally cooperative space exploration.

NASA website removes 'First Woman' graphic novel — but here's where you can still find it

By Jeff Spry published 6 April 25

The interactive female astronaut series was created to inspire a new generation of space explorers.