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Four astronauts just became the fastest humans alive after their journey around the Moon, and now they have the exclusive patch to prove it. NASA's Artemis II crew reached a blazing Mach 39 during reentry, earning a modern twist on a 40-year astronaut tradition.
After years preparing others for space and supporting his astronaut wife, Dr. Anil Menon is finally getting his own mission. This July, the former SpaceX medical director launches to the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
Mike Fincke is stepping away from NASA after 30 years and four spaceflights that took him to the stars and back. The veteran astronaut commanded the International Space Station twice and helped shape the future of commercial space travel.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed Argentina's snow-capped Andes Mountains and turquoise Lake Argentino from 269 miles above Earth. The stunning image showcases both artistic beauty and the important role photography plays in space exploration.
More than 100 retired NASA astronauts have formed a nonpartisan group to promote American constitutional principles and restore civil discourse. The coalition spans generations of space exploration, from Apollo missions to the International Space Station.
Five NASA astronauts thought they were heading into just another meeting, but instead got life-changing news: they'd been chosen for the Artemis 3 moon mission. The surprise announcement showed how far the space program has come in returning humans to lunar exploration.
Tomorrow, four astronauts will launch around the moon on Artemis 2, marking humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. No joke—NASA's historic launch just happens to fall on April Fools' Day.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are heading back to the moon. NASA's Artemis II mission launches as early as February 8, carrying four astronauts farther from Earth than anyone has ever traveled.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are heading back to the moon. NASA's Artemis 2 mission launches April 1, carrying four astronauts on a historic 10-day journey that will swing farther from Earth than any crew since 1972.
NASA just announced the crew for Artemis III, a groundbreaking mission that will test lunar landers and pave the way for Americans to return to the moon in 2028. The diverse four-person team includes astronauts from the U.S. and Europe who will spend nearly two weeks in orbit testing critical systems.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first journey around the Moon in over half a century, marking a giant leap toward future lunar landings. NASA's Artemis II mission brought the crew safely home after 10 days in space, proving we're ready to return to the Moon.
Four astronauts are heading back to the moon as early as April 1 in a journey that will take humans farther from Earth than ever before. Despite technical delays, NASA is moving forward with the historic Artemis II mission that marks humanity's return to deep space exploration.
Three astronauts who just returned from spending nearly six months aboard the International Space Station are sharing their journey with the public. NASA is hosting a free event where the crew will discuss their groundbreaking research mission.
Four astronauts just traveled farther into space than any humans in history, completing NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon and back. The crew broke Apollo 13's distance record, voyaging 252,756 miles from Earth while testing new spacecraft that will pave the way for future lunar exploration.
For the first time in over 50 years, humans are heading back to the moon. NASA's Artemis II mission launches as soon as April 1, carrying four astronauts farther from Earth than anyone has ever traveled.
Four astronauts are launching to the moon today in humanity's first crewed lunar mission since 1972. You can watch NASA's historic Artemis 2 liftoff live starting at 12:50 p.m. EDT.
NASA is launching four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon as early as this week, marking America's most ambitious space mission in over 50 years. The crew will live in a capsule the size of a small bathroom, testing everything needed for future lunar landings. ---
NASA just greenlit a groundbreaking mission to understand how Earth's atmosphere interacts with space weather, protecting future astronauts heading to the moon and Mars. Two satellites launching in 2029 will solve mysteries scientists have puzzled over for decades.
As NASA's Artemis program prepares to return humans to the Moon, astronaut selection has evolved beyond physical fitness to prioritize teamwork and psychological resilience. The agency is training a new generation of space explorers who can thrive in extreme isolation while working together toward humanity's next giant leap.
Four astronauts will make history as the crew of Artemis III, testing crucial technology that will eventually land humans back on the Moon. The international team includes three NASA astronauts and one European Space Agency astronaut preparing for humanity's next giant leap.
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