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March 6, 2026

NASA's Artemis Rocket Shuffle: What's Next for Lunar Landers?

NASA's Artemis program is accelerating its lunar exploration timeline by increasing SLS rocket launch frequency and prioritizing surface operations, though the readiness of essential human landing systems remains a critical uncertainty. The agency is relying on SpaceX and Blue Origin to develop l...

February 27, 2026

NASA's Artemis Moon Mission Gets a Major Overhaul

NASA is shifting its Artemis Moon program strategy to address concerns over the slow launch pace and reliability of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which has faced significant delays between missions. The new plan standardizes the SLS into a single configuration to simplify operations, aimi...

February 23, 2026

Artemis II Rocket Heads Back for Repairs, NASA Says

NASA has delayed the Artemis II mission's March launch after discovering a helium flow issue with the rocket's upper stage, requiring repairs inside the Vehicle Assembly Building. The massive Space Launch System rocket will be rolled back from the launch pad, eliminating the entire March launch w...

February 21, 2026

Artemis II Moon Mission Gains Momentum for March Launch

The Artemis II mission is now targeting a launch as early as March 6, following a successful second fueling test of the Space Launch System rocket that resolved previous hydrogen leak issues. While this is a major step, significant work remains before launch confirmation, with backup dates identi...

February 16, 2026

NASA Faces New Hurdle Ahead of Artemis II Countdown Test

NASA is preparing for a second countdown rehearsal to address a recurring hydrogen leak in the Space Launch System rocket, a critical step for the upcoming crewed Artemis II mission around the Moon. The leak, originating in ground support equipment called Tail Service Mast Umbilicals, is a famili...

October 29, 2025

NASA's Artemis II Faces Payless Push to Stay on Track

NASA's essential programs, including the International Space Station and robotic missions, continue operating during the government shutdown, but employees and contractors are working without pay. The Artemis II mission remains on schedule, with the Orion spacecraft successfully stacked onto the ...