The recycled space shuttle parts that will power Artemis II towards the moon
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
NASA announces changes to Artemis program amid Artemis II delays
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
August 21 solar eclipse: What you need to know
NASA scientist Michelle Thaller joined us to tell us everything you need to know about the solar eclipse that will cross the United States on August 21.
NASA scientist Michelle Thaller joined us to tell us everything you need to know about the solar eclipse that will cross the United States on August 21.