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NASA Just Named the Artemis III Crew, but They Are Ditching the Moon Landing for a Risky High-Stakes Rehearsal in Orbit

If all goes well, Artemis IV will finally put boots back on the lunar surface.

The Mary Sue

Who Are the Artemis III Astronauts? Everything to Know About NASA's 2027 Moon Mission Crew

NASA has unveiled the Artemis III crew, including astronauts Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas, for a 2027 mission focusing on lunar orbital operations and systems testing.

International Business Times UK

Why You Can't Settle Mars or Colonize the Moon Without Real Property Rights

The Outer Space Treaty and other legal obstacles could block our sci-fi future.

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What Is the Artemis III Mission? NASA Names Four-Person Crew to Test SpaceX and Blue Origin's Commercial Lunar Landers

NASA has announced the Artemis III crew, set to test commercial lunar landers in 2027, marking a pivotal step in returning humans to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence.

International Business Times UK

Artemis III: Luca Parmitano selected for next stage of NASA's lunar landing mission

NASA has unveiled the Artemis III crew for a proposed 2027 mission to test key Earth-orbit technologies ahead of sending a human crew to the Moon.

Euronews

Nasa sticks by 2027 launch of next mission despite Blue Origin rocket explosion

The agency expresses confidence in the space firm founded by the billionaire Amazon businessman as it names its Artemis III crew.

Evening Standard

Nasa names Artemis III crew, but a rocket explosion has thrown US Moon plans into turmoil

Nasa has named the crew of its next Artemis mission, which it promised would be an “extraordinary demonstration of what is possible”. Artemis is the ambitious American-led effort to return humans to the lunar surface by 2028.

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Upcoming telescopes could shed light on dark matter – astronomers are looking for these ‘fingerprints’ of the elusive substance

NASA’s plans to return astronauts to the Moon through the Artemis program and ultimately send humans to Mars highlight just how far space exploration has come. Yet while the Moon and Mars remain compelling destinations filled with scientific mysteries, looking beyond our solar system raises even deeper questions about the…

The Conversation

Prada unveils spacesuit to be worn by NASA astronauts on Moon mission

Luxury fashion brand unveils next-generation LCVG suit for Artemis missions

The Independent UK

SpaceX seeks a record $75 bn in stock market debut

SpaceX plans a massive $75 billion share sale, valuing the company at $1.8 trillion. This move aims to fund ambitious projects like space-based data centers and a Mars mission. The company's satellite internet service, Starlink, is already a significant revenue source. This IPO could make Elon Musk the world's first…

The Economic Times

How Lunar Strike builds a Moon from NASA data, ESA imagery and photogrammetry

The sci-fi game that's reconstructing the Moon from real-world space data.

Creative Bloq

The ‘giant leap’ for mankind: Inside NASA’s bold plan to build a Lunar City

NASA is launching an innovative mission to create a lasting presence on the Moon with a new base located near the lunar south pole. This exciting venture will unfold in multiple stages, starting with robotic explorers setting up the foundation, followed by human habitation.

The Times of India

NASA’s Moon Rover Looks Like The Ultimate Side-By-Side From The Future

NASA’s new Moon rover concepts look like somebody turned a side-by-side into a lunar survival vehicle.

RideApart

Blue Origin explosion ‘huge setback for everyone in space community’, ESA chief says

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) chief told Euronews that the explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, which plays a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis missions to return to the Moon, will cause significant delays.

Euronews

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3,600-year-old sky map revealed: The Nebra sky disk transformed astronomers' understanding of the Bronze Age

One of the most amazing archaeological discoveries ever to be found was the Nebra Sky Disk. This archaeological wonder was discovered illegally by metal detectorists in some corner of Germany in 1999. The disk dates back to the era of about 1600 BC, making it an ancient artefact about 3,600…

Digital Camera World

Astrophotography in June 2026: get your camera ready to photograph the moon and the stars this month

Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month

International Business Times UK

What Is The Blue Full Moon? Meaning, Where To Watch And Is It Really Blue

A rare Blue Micromoon will grace the night sky in May 2026, combining a Blue Moon and a micromoon for a unique celestial event not seen again until 2053.

TechRadar

NASA reveals more on its moon base plans — and it seems the astronauts might have to assemble it all themselves, like a load of IKEA furniture

NASA outlines Moon Base missions, rover contracts, and cargo landers while relying on commercial partners and uncertain lunar economic potential

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Did Anyone Die in Blue Origin's New Glenn Fireball Explosion? Extensive Damage Feared

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion at Kennedy Space Centre delays NASA's 2028 moon base plans, impacting satellite launches and lunar missions.

Evening Standard

Moon base plans suffer early setback after Blue Origin rocket explosion

The space company founded by billionaire Amazon entrepreneur Jeff Bezos has a key role from the outset in establishing a lunar outpost.

Space

'For All Mankind' spin-off 'Star City' will make you want to know more about the Soviet space program

Stories of NASA and Apollo have passed into folklore, but the equivalent stories from the other side of the Iron Curtain have often been shrouded in secrecy.

The Independent UK

Full Moon: Rare Blue micromoon to appear for last time until 2053

A Blue micromoon will peak on Sunday, with favourable weather offering a great chance to see the celestial coincidence

The Independent UK

Blue Origin explosion could see US fall behind China in moon race

Massive fireball during routine test means Nasa’s Artemis programme could entirely depend on Musk’s unproven Starship rocket

The Economic Times

Longest Total Solar Eclipse of the 21st century will last more than six minutes: Why the August 2027 celestial event is so rare

The rare total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, is expected to become the longest total solar eclipse visible from land during the 21st century. Scientists say the eclipse will last unusually long because the Moon will be near perigee, making it appear larger in the sky. Countries including Spain,…

The Economic Times

How to watch the rare blue Micromoon: Date, timing and best viewing locations

A rare Blue Micromoon will appear on May 31, 2026, giving skywatchers a chance to witness one of the year’s most unusual lunar events. A Blue Moon refers to the second full moon within a calendar month, while a Micromoon occurs when the Moon reaches full phase near apogee, its…

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