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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for future moon landing

June 09, 2026 11:15 pm

The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

NASA astronauts train for future Artemis missions aimed at expanding human exploration beyond Earth and supporting the agency's long-term plans for lunar exploration. (Image: Nasa)

Who will fly on Artemis 3? Nasa set to reveal crew for next major moon mission

June 10, 2026 9:29 am

As Nasa prepares to announce the Artemis 3 astronauts, attention is on experienced spacewalkers, test pilots and lunar mission specialists who could help shape the future of human space exploration.

The mission is expected to become one of Nasa’s most technically demanding human spaceflight operations in decades, requiring complex spacecraft docking procedures, deep-space mission coordination, and long-duration lunar system testing.(Image: Nasa)

Nasa prepares to introduce 4-person Artemis 3 crew for upcoming lunar mission

May 29, 2026 9:13 am

The Artemis 3 mission will test orbital docking operations ahead of Nasa’s planned return to the lunar surface under Artemis 4.

Artemis III: Nasa plans complex Earth orbit trial for Moon missions

May 16, 2026 11:34 am

According to Nasa, Artemis III is intended to reduce technical and operational risks before Artemis IV, which is expected to send astronauts to the Moon’s south polar region.

Ahead of 2027 launch, Nasa starts Artemis 3 rocket assembly at Kennedy Space Centre

May 13, 2026 9:09 am

The first stage of Nasa’s Artemis 3 rocket is now upright inside Kennedy Space Centre as preparations ramp up for the 2027 mission.

Artist’s Illustration: Two suited crew members work on the lunar surface.

Artemis timeline shifts: Can NASA still land astronauts on the Moon in 2028?

May 02, 2026 9:00 am

Artemis III is now planned for late 2027, leaving a narrow window for a 2028 crewed Moon landing

A lunar crater in the foreground further appears in the video

Astronaut Reid Wiseman captures breathtaking ‘Earthset’ using his iPhone during Artemis II mission. Watch

April 20, 2026 12:44 pm

The viral video shows Earth gradually disappearing behind the Moon’s edge.

We are bombing our only heaven

April 16, 2026 4:07 pm

The view from space, as revealed by Artemis II, reveals a lonely, glassy orb of incomparable beauty; the view from the ground reveals a species addicted to the 'folly of human conceits'

Christina Koch dog reunion video goes viral after Artemis II mission

From lunar orbit to chasing waves: Astronaut Christina Koch’s emotional reunion with dog goes viral

April 13, 2026 4:57 pm

A video of Christina Koch reuniting with her dog has captured the internet’s heart, garnering over a million views in just a few days.

NASA’s Artemis II crew in their Orion spacecraft is back on Earth. They successfully completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 p.m. EDT (5:07 p.m. PDT). (Image: Nasa)

Artemis II astronauts complete milestone voyage around the moon

April 12, 2026 10:05 am

Four astronauts safely returned to Earth after a record-setting journey around the moon, marking NASA’s first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity in over 50 years and a major step toward future moon landings.

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Celebrating the legacy of Mary W. Jackson, NASA’s first black female engineer

April 09, 2026 2:04 pm

Late in her career, she took a demotion to become NASA's Federal Women’s Program Manager to ensure the next generation of women and minorities had an easier path than she did.

The mission carries historic significance as Christina Koch becomes the first woman to travel to the Moon’s vicinity

Artemis II lifts off: Four astronauts set out on historic moon journey

April 02, 2026 2:25 pm

NASA’s Artemis II mission lifts off with four astronauts, signalling a historic return to deep space exploration and paving the way for future human missions to the Moon