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NASA remains central to the next phase of space exploration

Something remarkable happened on April 1, 2026 - and no, it was not a joke. Four astronauts lifted off from Kennedy Space Center aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft, bound for the Moon, making it the first time humans have ventured beyond low Earth orbit in more than half a century.
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After Artemis II, NASA Charts Path to the Moon and Beyond

NASA’s 10-day Artemis II mission showed off the rigor and precision that has made the agency a household name.

Exploring the moon's shadowy craters with nuclear-powered rovers

NASA and other space agencies are intent on sending astronauts back to the moon, and this time, to stay! A vital part of these plans for reducing costs and dependency on Earth is the process of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU),
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NASA’s Artemis II crew shatters space records, reaching the farthest distance humans have ever traveled

In a historic milestone for space exploration,NASA’s Artemis II crew has shattered the record for the farthest distance traveled by humans from Earth. On April 6, 2026, four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft surpassed the Apollo 13 mission’s ...

NASA Administrator: The prospect of alien life is at the heart of all space exploration

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says answering the question of alien life is inherent in all space exploration, and the odds of finding evidence at some point that suggests we’re not alone is “pretty high.
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NASA Rolls Out Artemis III Moon Rocket Core Stage, Departed Michoud Assembly Facility Bound for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Following the recent successful test flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon, NASA rolled out the core stage.
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Following the Success of Artemis II, Scientists Will Shape What Comes Next for Lunar Exploration

NASA plans to launch more lunar missions after the success of Artemis II, signaling a renewed era for lunar exploration and science — and raising questions about what comes next. A National Academies study currently underway will identify key nonpolar landing sites for future crewed lunar missions and what science goals could be achieved.

NASA chose the right crew to launch a new era of human space exploration

NASA again set the stage to welcome the Artemis II astronauts back to their home base in Houston. The scene wasn’t quite as glossy as NASA’s crew announcement in 2023, and it didn’t need to be. This event had more gravitas. NASA let the achievement make the noise.
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NASA’s Artemis II Mission: A Historic Leap Toward Lunar Exploration

Spread the loveThe Artemis II mission, a groundbreaking endeavor by NASA, has concluded with the safe return of its astronauts following a remarkable 10-day journey around the Moon. This mission marks a pivotal moment in the realm of human space exploration,

These everyday items exist thanks to NASA space exploration

The Artemis II journey around the far side of the moon is a monumental moment for human space exploration, but the mission could also bring back benefits for everyday life here on Earth. Better