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'I hope they forget all about Artemis 2': Moon astronauts are taking the long view
By Mike Wall published
NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission is historic, but it's designed to pave the way for even bigger things.

Watch NASA fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket today in critical prelaunch test
By Mike Wall published
NASA will conduct a crucial fueling test with its Artemis 2 moon rocket today (Feb. 2), and you can watch the action live.

'Back to the Moon': Artemis 2 astronauts land on Time magazine cover, a callback to Apollo 8 history
By Jeff Spry published
While the world awaits the first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years, Time magazine is celebrating the momentous event with a special Artemis 2 cover issue that hit newsstands on Jan. 30.

From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
By Grant Tremblay published
Coming from one of the world's largest astrophysical research institutes, I can tell you, the anticipation across the global space science community is electric.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8
By Josh Dinner published
NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket due to unusually cold weather forecasted to hit the Space Coast this weekend.

Artemis 2 moon suits ready to make history | Space photo of the day for Jan. 30, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Time to suit up!

Jupiter's moon Europa has an ice shell about 18 miles thick — and that could be bad news for alien life
By Julian Dossett published
Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that Europa's ice shell is about 18 miles thick — which could make it hard for nutrients to get down to its buried ocean.

Satellite sees river flow across the globe | Space photo of the day for Jan. 29, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Along with this stunning image is the first-ever global estimate of river water discharge and overall sediment suspension.

NASA and SpaceX move up launch of Crew-12 astronauts to Feb. 11 as relief crew after ISS medical evacuation
By Josh Dinner published
NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, which is currently operating with a skeleton crew.
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