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Will astronauts need to be rescued from the moon? NASA wants to be prepared just in case
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA is seeking the public's help creating emergency response plans for future missions to the moon.
A guide to the Canadian Space Agency: Key missions, achievements, and future plans
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Reference Discover everything you need to know about the Canadian Space Agency, including its missions, achievements, and role in space exploration.
Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?
By Robert Lea last updated
Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.
Open Gateway: Step into mock lunar orbit habitat at Space Center Houston
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The public can now step into the future of lunar exploration at Space Center Houston by entering an early mockup for Northrop Grumman's Gateway astronaut accommodations around the moon.
Moon RACER: Intuitive Machines takes lunar rover out for debut drive
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Intuitive Machines' lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) is not your grandfather's moon buggy. The company's Moon RACER, or Reusable Autonomous Crewed Exploration Rover, just made its public debut.
NASA announces 9 possible moon landing sites for Artemis 3 lunar mission
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
NASA has refined its list of potential landing sites near the moon's south pole for its Artemis 3 mission, which aims to return astronauts to the lunar surface no earlier than 2026.
NASA faces tough decisions on Orion capsule's heat shield for Artemis moon missions
By Leonard David published
NASA remains in an ongoing test mode to determine what’s behind the ablative thermal protective material that chipped away unexpectedly from the Artemis 1 Orion heat shield during its reentry.
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission: Live updates
By Tariq Malik, Elizabeth Howell published
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is returning astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972. See live mission updates here.
A 21st-century moon suit: Axiom Space's lunar spacesuit sports 4G comms, Prada looks and Oakley visors for Artemis astronauts
By Andrew Jones published
Axiom Space's new AxEMU spacesuit for Artemis moon missions features a variety of advanced tech, including 4G comms and an HD camera system.
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