NASA's Artemis II Success Sparks New Moon Base Era
Four astronauts just completed a historic loop around the Moon, reigniting dreams of lunar living. NASA plans annual Moon landings starting in 2028, with a permanent base on the horizon.
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Artemis II Crew Returns After Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts are about to complete humanity's deepest space journey in over 50 years, bringing home crucial data for future Moon bases and Mars missions. NASA teams are focused on safely landing the crew off San Diego's coast Friday after their groundbreaking voyage around the Moon.
Artemis II Astronauts Return After Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts are set to splash down Saturday after humanity's first lunar flyby in over 50 years, breaking distance records and testing technology for future moon bases.
Lego's New Science Kits Turn Kids Into Space Engineers
Lego just launched education sets that teach physics through hands-on space experiments. Kids build Mars rovers and moon bases, then solve real engineering challenges using creative problem-solving.
NASA's Artemis II Launches 4 Astronauts to the Moon
Four astronauts blasted off Wednesday on humanity's first lunar mission in over 50 years, marking a giant leap toward establishing a permanent Moon base. The diverse crew includes the first woman, first person of color, and first non-American ever to venture toward the Moon.
NASA Plans Lunar Base by 2030s in New Moon Strategy
NASA is shifting from racing to the Moon to building a permanent home there. The agency's revamped Artemis program now prioritizes creating reliable systems for humans to live and work on the lunar surface long-term.
NASA Plans Permanent Moon Base by 2028
NASA's new leadership is bringing fresh realism to America's Moon program, with plans to establish a permanent lunar base that won't be abandoned like the Apollo missions. The shift marks a bold commitment to sustained space exploration, even as China races to land astronauts first.
NASA Plans Permanent Moon Base by 2030
NASA just unveiled an ambitious roadmap to establish a permanent lunar base within four years, marking humanity's first continuous presence beyond Earth. The plan includes nuclear-powered spacecraft, regular supply missions, and partnerships with Japan, Italy, and Canada.
NASA Plans $20B Moon Base and Nuclear Spacecraft by 2028
NASA just announced an ambitious plan to build a permanent moon base and launch humanity's first nuclear-powered interplanetary spacecraft, all within the next three years. The space agency is racing to return Americans to the lunar surface before competing nations stake their claim.
NASA Names "Lunar Viceroy" to Build Moon Base by 2035
NASA has appointed Carlos Garcia-Galan to lead an ambitious plan to build a permanent Moon base, replacing the canceled Gateway orbital station. The agency is uniting all its lunar programs under one clear mission for the first time in years.
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NASA's Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft to Mars Launching in 2028
NASA plans to launch the first nuclear fission-powered spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit by late 2028, opening the door to exploring Mars and distant worlds. The mission could revolutionize deep space travel and help establish a future moon base.
NASA Plans Moon Base to Beat China by 2028
America is returning humans to the moon within four years, this time to stay permanently. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled a bold new plan to build lunar bases and space stations with commercial partners before China arrives in 2030.
NASA Plans $20B Moon Base, Nuclear Mars Mission by 2028
NASA is trading an orbiting space station for something bolder: a $20 billion base on the moon's surface and a nuclear-powered spacecraft headed to Mars. The sweeping changes signal America's most ambitious push into deep space since the Apollo missions ended in 1972.
NASA Plans $28.7B Moon Base and Nuclear Mars Mission
NASA is scrapping its lunar orbit space station to build a permanent base on the moon's surface instead, while also planning to send nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars before 2028. The bold pivot accelerates humanity's return to the moon and sets the stage for deep space exploration.
NASA Scraps Moon Station to Build Lunar Base by 2036
NASA just announced it's canceling plans for a lunar space station and instead will build an ambitious Moon base over the next decade. The agency is shifting from expensive, slow-moving projects to focused action that could land four astronauts on the Moon for month-long missions within 12 years.
NASA Commits $20B to Build Moon Base and Mars Nuclear Craft
NASA is building a permanent base on the moon's surface and launching a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028. The bold $20 billion plan replaces the agency's original space station design with infrastructure built for the long haul.
NASA Scraps Orbital Station, Plans $20B Moon Base by 2032
NASA is canceling its lunar orbiting station to build a permanent base directly on the moon's surface within seven years. The ambitious $20 billion project aims to beat China's 2030 moon landing and establish humanity's first lasting home beyond Earth.
NASA Plans Moon Base and Nuclear Mars Mission by 2028
NASA just announced concrete plans to build humanity's first permanent moon base within the next decade, complete with specific timelines and a $30 billion budget. The agency is also targeting a nuclear-propelled mission to Mars by the end of 2028.
NASA Commits $20B to Build Lunar Base by 2033
NASA is redirecting its space exploration strategy with a $20 billion investment to build a permanent base on the moon's surface, while also launching a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars by 2028. The bold shift marks America's most ambitious space initiative since the Apollo missions ended in 1972.
NASA Plans $20 Billion Moon Base by 2033
NASA just announced plans to build a permanent human base on the Moon with a $20 billion investment over seven years. The agency is also targeting a nuclear-powered Mars mission by 2028, marking a bold new chapter in space exploration.
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