Moon mission

Why Helium 3 on the Moon Is Drawing New Aerospace Interest

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Artemis II view of the Moon with Earth in the distance during lunar flyby

NASA’s Artemis II mission brought fresh attention back to the Moon after the crew splashed down on April 10, 2026, following a nearly 10-day lunar flyby. That mission did not land astronauts on the Moon, but it did reinforce a bigger point. The Moon is once again central to the future of spaceflight.  Helium 3 … Read more

NASA Artemis II Launch Time Crew Mission and How to Watch

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NASA Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft at Launch Pad 39B ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission launch

NASA is targeting the Artemis II launch for Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:24 p.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This mission will be the first crewed flight of the Artemis program. It will also be the first time astronauts fly aboard NASA’s SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft.  What Is Artemis II Artemis … Read more