Artemis program

NASA's Artemis program aims to put astronauts on the moon's south pole in 2024. The program is part of an international effort to build a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. See the latest news about the Artemis program here.

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The core stage of the Artemis 1 SLS rocket as seen on the test stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

NASA delays 2nd test fire of SLS megarocket booster due to valve issue

By Elizabeth Howell

NASA's moon megarocket is facing yet another testing delay ahead of the vehicle's expected first flight for the Artemis program.

NASA and Boeing will attempt 2nd hot fire test of SLS megarocket Feb. 25

By Meghan Bartels

NASA and Boeing are ready to light up the core stage of the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket in a second hot fire test, currently scheduled for Thursday (Feb. 25).

NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which will study the Jupiter ocean moon Europa up close, is scheduled to launch in October 2024.

NASA's Europa Clipper probe will now launch on a private rocket in October 2024

By Mike Wall

NASA's upcoming mission to the Jupiter ocean moon Europa is out of rocket limbo, and it now has a launch window.

NASA's current exploration strategy focuses on sending astronauts to the moon and robotic missions to Mars to prepare for eventual human missions to the Red Planet.

NASA has a lot to tackle this year as Biden takes charge. Here's what the agency's acting chief has to say.

By Meghan Bartels

NASA has a big year ahead of it: Landing on Mars, further delivering on the promise of commercial flights to the International Space Station, tackling climate change, and much, much more.

An artist’s illustration of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander on the moon.

NASA picks Firefly Aerospace to deliver science payloads to the moon in 2023

By Samantha Mathewson

NASA selected Firefly Aerospace to deliver 10 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to the moon in 2023.

An artist's depiction of astronauts walking on the moon as part of NASA's Artemis program.

US still committed to landing Artemis astronauts on the moon, White House says

By Elizabeth Howell

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday (Feb. 4) that President Joe Biden will carry on the Artemis program to land humans on the moon in the coming years.

NASA announced Jan. 27, 2021 that it would delay choosing which companies will move forward with its lunar lander competition.

NASA hits pause on its Artemis moon lander competition

By Chelsea Gohd

NASA has put its plan to choose which companies will continue to develop lunar landers for the Artemis program on hold.

NASA will conduct a second hot fire test with the engines of its SLS megarocket at the Stennis Space Center as early as the fourth week of February, 2021.

NASA to conduct 2nd 'hot fire' test with SLS megarocket in February

By Chelsea Gohd

NASA will conduct a second green run hot fire test with its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket after the first test ended early unexpectedly.

NASA's first Space Launch System core booster ignites its four main engines at the Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on Jan. 16, 2020. Expected to last 8 minutes, the test lasted just over 1 minute.

Critical engine test for NASA's Space Launch System megarocket shuts down earlier than planned

By Amy Thompson

NASA fired up the core stage of its massive new megarocket Saturday (Jan. 16) in a critical test that appeared to shut down early.

NASA's first Space Launch System Core booster undergoes a fueling test on the B-2 Test Stand at the Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi on Dec. 21, 2020.

NASA will test-fire its 1st SLS megarocket for moon missions today. Here's how to watch.

By Amy Thompson

NASA will attempt to fire the engines on its Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket for the first time today and you can watch the fiery action live online.

Moon by 2024 no more? NASA's Artemis deadline for crewed lunar landings likely to relax under Biden

By Mike Wall

NASA's quest to put boots back on the moon will likely get less urgent after President-elect Joe Biden takes office next month.

An artist's illustration of NASA's Orion crew capsule heading to the moon.

Canadian astronauts will start flying to the moon in 2023 with NASA's Artemis missions

By Elizabeth Howell

Canada plans to send two astronauts on moon-bound missions.

National Geographic's new "Return to the Moon" series will chronicle NASA's Artemis program to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024.

National Geographic's 'Return to the Moon' to chronicle NASA's Artemis astronauts and lunar missions

By Kasandra Brabaw

National Geographic has announced an ambitious new show that will chronicle NASA's attempt to send the next man and first woman to the moon.

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch seen on the International Space Station.

One of these NASA astronauts will be the first woman on the moon

By Meghan Bartels

For as long as NASA has been aiming for a 2024 moon landing, it has touted that this time, unlike during the Apollo program, a woman will step on the lunar surface.

The 18 members of NASA's Artemis Team, from top left to bottom right: Joe Acaba, Kayla Barron, Raja Chari, Matthew Dominick, Victor Glover, Woody Hoburg, Jonny Kim, Christina Koch, Kjell Lindgren, Nicole Mann, Anne McClain, Jessica Meir, Jasmin Moghbeli, Kate Rubins, Frank Rubio, Scott Tingle, Jessica Watkins and Stephanie Wilson.

NASA reveals 'Artemis Team' astronauts, includes first woman, next man on moon

By Robert Z. Pearlman

NASA has selected a group of astronauts to prepare for and possibly fly to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks to NASA employees and space industry leaders inside the cavernous Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida during a 2017 visit.

Vice President Mike Pence to lead his final National Space Council meeting today. Here's how to watch live.

By Samantha Mathewson

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Kennedy Space Center today (Dec. 9) for the eighth meeting of the National Space Council, and you can watch it live online.

NASA's Artemis moon science goals will use 'opposable thumbs' and astronaut geology training

By Elizabeth Howell

NASA released its science definition report for Artemis 3 to prioritize its work for the first crewed lunar surface mission, set for 2024

From Space Force to Artemis: What a Joe Biden presidency may mean in orbit and beyond

By Ian Whittaker, Gareth Dorrian

So how is space exploration likely to change going forward?

Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin speaks virtually at the 71st International Astronautical Congress on Oct. 12, 2020.

Russian space chief disses NASA's Artemis moon landing plans

By Andrew Jones

The head of Russia's space agency criticized NASA's plans to return to the moon of being "too U.S.-centric."

The core stage of the SLS rocket for NASA's Artemis 1 mission, complete with four engines, seen in Louisiana in January 2020 before shipment to Mississippi for testing.

NASA SLS megarocket shortage causes tug-of-war between moon missions, Europa exploration

By Meghan Bartels

NASA is choosing between human missions to the moon and a robotic mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa as the agency manages its limited supply of megarockets in the coming years.