NASA Space Exploration

NASA looks ahead to Artemis III

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 non-polar landing sites for future crewed lunar missions and what science goals could be achieved.

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NASA looks ahead to Artemis III after successful lunar mission

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Looking ahead to NASA’s Artemis III, IV and V missions

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NASA Already Has Next Artemis Flight in Its Sights Following Astronauts' Triumphant Moon Flyby

Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check.

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Astronauts talk Artemis II mission

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Artemis II crew return to Houston after historic moon voyage

NASA sets 2028 target for moon landing as Artemis program advances

NASA sets 2028 moon landing goal while analyzing astronaut cells from AVATAR experiment. Researchers are comparing the crew's health to cells exposed to deep space.

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Suddenly obsessed with space after Artemis II? Here are some exciting events to watch out for.

There are more moon missions, new ultra-powerful telescopes, groundbreaking probes and more reasons to keep your eyes on the skies.

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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 selfies,

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NASA's 'decade of Venus' exploration may bank on 1 probe: 'Not everything can move forward'

NASA may not be able to move forward three planned Venus missions as budget pressures force difficult trade-offs across its planetary science portfolio.

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These 3 Southern Women Are Powering NASA's Artemis II Mission—And The Future Of Space Exploration

NASA’s Artemis II mission highlights three Southern women making history: North Carolina's Christina Koch, the first woman on a moon-bound mission, and Clemson grads Charlie Blackwell-Thompson and Vanessa Wyche,

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What Lies Beyond Artemis 2? These Other Missions Are Setting Their Sights on the Moon This Year—and on a Future With Humans in Space

As the historic lunar flyby comes to a close, space companies and nations around the world are also shooting for the moon. Upcoming landings aim to change the landscape of space exploration

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NASA Artemis II moon mission has officially launched: What’s next for space exploration

NASA’s Artemis II mission has officially launched, marking humanity’s return to deep space for the first time in over 50 years. Launched on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, this milestone mission sends astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on a 10-day journey to orbit the Moon,

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The Space Race Is Back: NASA Prepares for Liftoff of Deep Space Exploration Crew

Artemis II will test NASA’s crew capabilities in deep space and gather more information that could ultimately help send astronauts to Mars.

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NASA educator shares perspective on crater names proposed by Artemis II crew

For NASA educators, the Artemis II mission offers an opportunity to teach children about space exploration.

Artemis II a triumph for space exploration, but the 'hard part' lies ahead

NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully took astronauts farther from Earth than any human had ever gone, setting the stage for future — and more challenging — lunar voyages.

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Georgia Tech helping shape future of space as NASA prepares for moon mission

As NASA prepares for its next mission to the moon, one Atlanta university is drawing attention for its growing role in space exploration.

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Commentary: We shouldn’t allow the marvels of space exploration to become passe

There’s still time for an indifferent citizenry to get on board, to embrace NASA’s goals, to proceed into the future, to marvel at efforts to return to the lunar surface and, eventually, to chart the pathway to Mars. Because those are the things that great nations do.