Missions
The latest news from the spacecraft helping us explore the cosmos, and the historical missions that paved the way.
Artemis II will broadcast 4K from the Moon. Laser tech could give us Netflix-style views of the lunar surface
NASA's O2O system is capable of sending down 4K high-definition video from the Moon
From lunar blackout to engine failure... 8 things to know about NASA's return to the Moon
What you need to know about NASA's Artemis II mission.
Astronauts get a weird feeling looking at Earth from space. It's the Overview Effect, and here's how it works
Looking back at Earth from the Moon had a profound effect on the Apollo astronauts
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As Artemis II readies to launch, where's Russia? Launch pad woes may have put them out of the space race
Damage to Russia’s only crew launch pad had thrown its space programme into doubt
NASA Artemis Moon base would face a silent threat on the lunar surface. Has science found a solution?
Saving lunar settlers from rock strikes
is all down to shielding and location
Artificial Intelligence just drove NASA's robotic rover on Mars for the first time
Generative AI was used to plan and execute a successful route across the Red Planet
From the Cold War to Artemis – 20 of the bravest astronauts who ever donned a spacesuit
15 astronauts who had the right stuff, and more
By the time astronauts get to Mars, they may no longer be able to walk. These scientists could have the answer
Could AI help warn astronauts about the dangers of weightlessness?
Rocket fuel leak delays NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon by a month. Is this a big deal?
Artemis II will now launch in March 2026 at the earliest
Artemis II astronauts released from quarantine as launch date pushed back to March 2026
Another milestone in the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo
Artemis II launch delayed to March as fuel leak and communications issues arise during rehearsal
Get updates on the latest preparations for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission
Why can't Artemis II just launch right away? This is what it takes to get astronauts to the Moon and back
How NASA decides the launch dates for the Artemis II mission to the Moon
NASA launch dates for Artemis II
Potential launch dates for the Artemis II mission to the Moon
How far away does an astronaut need to be to see the whole of planet Earth?
ISS images show zoomed-in detail; Apollo images show a distant blue disc. How far do you have to be in space to see Earth in one go?
Full Moon rises over NASA's Artemis II rocket. Photographers capture perfect picture of human endeavour
Shot of a lifetime captures the Snow Moon above the rocket that will take humans around the Moon
This weekend's Snow Moon could be the last full Moon before Artemis II astronauts get there. Here's what they'll see
Artemis II astronauts will get a perspective of the Moon never seen by human eyes
What astronauts eat in space
What do astronauts eat in space? How can science provide food for human spacefarers making a long journey to Mars?
10 amazing facts about the Apollo Moon landing missions
How did the Apollo astronauts eat, sleep and go to the toilet? Read our FAQs to find out how the Moon walkers carried out day-to-day activities in zero gravity.
To boldly go... The story of astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American in space
The story of Alan Shepard, the first American in space.
US flag from the Apollo mission that never flew will make its first trip to the Moon on Artemis II
NASA is sending 'legacy keepsakes' to the Moon with the Artemis II crew
Why Apollo 11 astronauts were put in quarantine after they came back from the Moon
David Darling looks at the period of quarantine the Apollo 11 crew were put under on their return to Earth.
Meet NASA's Space Launch System, the rocket taking the Artemis astronauts to the Moon
NASA’s newest rocket, the Saturn V-sized Space Launch System, will take human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit once more.
Spectacular timelapse video shows Earth and the Moon from space, captured by an astronaut on the ISS
Astronaut's video shows the beauty of our planet as seen from the ISS
