Artemis

Astronauts Will Be Tracking Dust Into the Lunar Gateway. Is This a Problem?

A NASA-supported study examines how lunar regolith could impact the Gateway and other aspects of NASA's Artemis Program.

1 year ago

How Much Damage Will Lunar Landings Do to Lunar Orbiters?

A new study considers how missions landing and taking off from the lunar surface could cause damage to orbiting spacecraft.

1 year ago

Artemis V is Going to the Moon With Blue Origin

NASA has announced a second lunar lander provider for its Artemis program, choosing Blue Origin’s National Team to deliver astronauts…

2 years ago

What Would be in a Moon Salad?

Imagine you're a lunar astronaut, putting in a hard day's work building your lab or excavating moon rocks. You get…

2 years ago

One Day Astronauts Will Be Breathing Oxygen Made From Rocks

When there's a permanent base on the Moon, astronauts will need a way to replenish their oxygen supply. Fortunately, there's…

2 years ago

NASA Wants New Ideas for Launching Lunar Payloads and Unlocking Climate Science!

The NASA Entrepreneur Challenge is seeking new ideas for delivering lunar payloads and advancing climate science.

2 years ago

NASA is Sending Humans Back to the Moon, But it Won't Stop There. Next Comes Mars

NASA has released its Architecture Concept Review, which outlines the elements needed to accomplish it's "Moon to Mars" objectives.

2 years ago

Meet the Four Astronauts Who’ll Fly Around the Moon for Artemis II

The four astronauts chosen for NASA's Artemis II mission will check off a string of firsts during their flight around…

2 years ago

2033 is the Perfect Year to Send Humans to Mars (With a Bonus Venus Flyby)

According to a new study, 2033 would be a unique opportunity to send a low-risk, lower-cost mission to Mars -…

2 years ago

Low Gravity Simulator Lets You Jump Around in Lunar Gravity

When the Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon, they had to perform tasks in 1/6th of Earth's gravity. At first,…

2 years ago