Artemis

What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?

By Leonard David published 31 March 26

"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."

Inside Artemis 2: NASA's historic astronaut moon mission explained (video series)

By Tariq Malik, Steve Spaleta last updated 31 March 26

Get to know NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with Space.com's exclusive four-part video series Inside Artemis II debuting March 25-March 31.

What will the Artemis 2 astronauts eat during their historic moon mission? (video)

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 31 March 26

The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.

Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 31 March 26

The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.

Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?

By Elizabeth Howell published 31 March 26

Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says

By Tariq Malik published 30 March 26

A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.

Heading to Florida for NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch? Here's what to know before you go

By Elizabeth Howell published 30 March 26

A lot of people are coming to Florida for the historic Artemis 2 moon launch, so they'll need to budget extra time to see the astronauts fly.

Sun rises on Artemis 2 launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 30, 2026

By Brett Tingley published 30 March 26

NASA's SLS moon rocket casts a striking silhouette against the rising sun ahead of the agency's Artemis 2 mission, currently scheduled for April 1.

'The sasquatch is honesty': Inside Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's Artemis 2 mission patch

By Elizabeth Howell published 30 March 26

Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian flying to the moon on board NASA's Artemis 2 mission, included Indigenous perspectives on his personal mission patch.

Could bad space weather endanger the Artemis 2 moon astronauts?

By Leonard David published 30 March 26

Space weather experts have been working overtime to hone their forecasts ahead of the Artemis 2 launch, which will send four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth.