SpaceX launches four astronauts to space for six-month stay Nasa says astronauts will do experiments aimed at advancing research for future missions to the Moon and Mars The Independent UK · Oct 1
Artemis II astronauts are set to receive America's highest spaceflight honour on August 28 The four astronauts who flew NASA's Artemis II mission around the Moon are set to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, one of the highest distinctions the United States awards for achievements in human spaceflight. According to NASA, President Donald J. Trump will present the medal to NASA astronauts… The Times of India · Aug 27
Jeremy Hansen is leaving the Canadian Space Agency, but Canada will still support NASA’s return to the moon On July 6, 2026, just a few days after helping Canada celebrate its national day, Canadian astronaut and icon Jeremy Hansen announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency. The Conversation · Jul 13
Artemis 2's Jeremy Hansen stepping down from active astronaut duty after epic moon mission The Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen will step back from active astronaut service in September for a new role. Space · Jul 7
Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity' Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS. Space · Apr 28
The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon. LiveScience · Apr 10
How Artemis II astronauts are preparing for splashdown after moon mission NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will continue preparations for their return to Earth. The astronauts begin configuring the Orion capsule for re-entry, stowing equipment, securing cargo and adjusting crew seats. As part of the day’s schedule, the crew… The Independent UK · Apr 9
How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains The Artemis II crew has now broken the record — previously held by Apollo 13 — for the farthest distance any humans have ever travelled from Earth. The crew also completed a flyby of the moon’s far side and sent back some amazing images of the lunar surface. The Conversation · Apr 7
The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next "Apollo happened before I was born, and the idea that we will see humans on the moon within our lifetimes, with decades of advances in science and technology behind them, is remarkable." Space · Apr 7
'This is really big stuff.' Trump hails NASA Artemis 2 astronauts after historic moon flyby feat President Donald Trump on Monday night (April 6) hailed the courage and grit of NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts after their historic flyby around the moon. Space · Apr 7
Houston, we still have a problem: The toilet has been a recurring issue on the Artemis II moon mission The Artemis II flight, which launched from Houston, Texas, last Wednesday is the first time that humans have returned to the moon in 53 years The Independent UK · Apr 6
Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be doing on each day of NASA's historic moon mission The crew's 10-day mission will be filled with science, spacecraft tests, medical checks, survival training and more. Space · Mar 31
What will the Artemis 2 astronauts eat during their historic moon mission? (video) The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space. Space · Mar 30
Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission. Euronews · Jan 30
The Independent UK · Jan 17 Nasa to take astronauts around the moon for first time in 50 years The launch window for the Artemis II mission opens on February 6
Space · Dec 30, 2025 Artemis 2 moon astronauts rehearse for launch day (photos) The four astronauts who will fly around the moon on NASA's Artemis 2 mission suited up, walked out and climbed aboard their spacecraft during a key prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
Space · Nov 28, 2024 From 6th Ave to space: Haribo gummi candies blast off into Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Haribo is adding its own "cosmic" taste to Thanksgiving by sending Goldbear (and its friends) where no gummi candy has gone before. The confectioner has a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Conversation · Nov 20, 2024 Canada’s first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region The Canadian Space Agency announced a competition today to name Canada’s first-ever rover mission to the moon. This unmanned mission will explore the south polar region of the moon to search for water ice and explore its unique geology.
Space · Oct 13, 2024 Snatching a spinning spacecraft was 'the greatest pride' for 1st Canadian astronaut in space (video) Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau flew three times in space, conducting some tricky Canadarm robotic arm moves. On the 40th anniversary of his first flight, he celebrates how far Canada has come.
Space · Aug 2, 2024 Canadarm2 was not designed to catch spacecraft at the ISS. Now it's about to grab its 50th Canadarm2 launched in 2001 before companies made their own cargo craft. Now well-versed in the technique, the Canadian robot arm will catch Cygnus no earlier than Aug. 5.
Space · Aug 2, 2024 Artemis 2 exercise device soars in parabolic flight (photos, video) On its way to the moon, the design for an exercise device took to the skies above Montreal for a parabolic flight. The July series of experiments evaluated health tech for astronauts, too.
Space · Jul 8, 2024 'This is how we get to Mach 3:' Virgin Galactic's Jameel Janjua on his long journey to space (exclusive) Jameel Janjua made it 'to the bitter end' in a Canadian astronaut government selection in 2009, but wasn't chosen. He found a different path to space, however: Virgin Galactic.
Space · Jun 6, 2024 'Most unique tree here:' Artemis Moon Tree planted at US Capitol Reid Wiseman felt a little jealous about the tree that he and his crewmates helped dedicate on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. The NASA astronaut was, in a way, beaten to the moon by the sapling.
Space · May 15, 2024 Artemis 2 astronauts simulated a day in the life on their moon mission. Here's what they learned (exclusive) How do you get ready for flying to the moon? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like.
Space · May 6, 2024 Boeing's Starliner is a 'big piece of America's overall strategy for access to low Earth orbit,' astronaut says Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk says Boeing Starliner is "important strategically" for America's space program.