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NASA announcing update to Artemis moon plans today: Watch it live

By Mike Wall published 24 March 26

NASA will hold a series of events today (March 24) that update us on the agency's plans for the moon and more, and you can watch them live.

Russian cargo spacecraft suffers glitch after launching toward International Space Station

By Mike Wall last updated 22 March 26

Russia's Progress 94 cargo spacecraft did not deploy one of its docking antennas as planned after launching toward the ISS on Sunday (March 22), complicating plans for its arrival.

We chat with legendary space shuttle commander Eileen Collins about her new documentary, 'Spacewoman' (interview)

By Jeff Spry published 21 March 26

A brand new feature-length documentary showcases the inspirational accomplishments of pioneering astronaut Eileen Collins.

Artemis Accords nations grapple with how to handle emergencies and 'harmful interference' on the moon

By Andrew Jones published 21 March 26

As moon missions accelerate, countries are working to define how to respond to emergencies and avoid interference between competing operations.

Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 20 March 26

NASA's Space Launch System rocket was back on the move overnight ahead of its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew.

NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket arrives back at the launch pad

By Josh Dinner published 20 March 26

NASA's SLS rocket is back at the launch pad as the space agency gears up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts on a mission around the moon next month.

NASA won't give up hope on silent MAVEN Mars probe: 'We're still looking for it'

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 20 March 26

NASA has not reestablished contact with its MAVEN Mars orbiter since a planned communications blackout ended Jan. 16.

Watch NASA roll out Artemis 2 moon rocket tonight ahead of April 1 launch

By Mike Wall published 19 March 26

NASA will roll its Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on Thursday (March 19) ahead of a planned April 1 liftoff, and you can watch the action live.

NASA will roll Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on March 19

By Josh Dinner last updated 19 March 26

NASA plans to roll its Artemis 2 moon rocket to the pad on Thursday (March 19) and is still targeting April 1 for the launch of its first crewed mission to the moon in more than half a century.

X-59 gets ready for 2nd test flight | Space photo of the day for March 18, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 18 March 26

NASA's X-59 jet looks ready to fly into the sunset in this new image taken before its second test flight.