Explosion at SpaceX’s Starship launch site, days before critical rocket mission Upcoming flight test of the world’s biggest rocket is crucial for Nasa’s moon ambitions The Independent UK · May 7
Why we need to treat Earth like a spaceship Four humans recently looped around the Moon. Their vessel, an Artemis capsule, was a thin metal shell whose life-support system kept them alive: it provided a carefully balanced atmosphere, a closed water loop, a finite supply of food and a means for disposing human waste. The life support was not… The Conversation · May 6
NASA's biggest collection of Artemis II images is tucked away in this hidden album, from a colorful moon to star trails The space agency has released over 12,000 images taken by the astronauts and onboard automated cameras during the 10-day mission, ranging from candid portraits to awe-inspiring scenes of the dark side of the Moon Digital Camera World · May 5
'SOL Shogunate' is a samurai space opera set on the moon, but with an aerospace engineer making sure it's 'getting the science right' Chaos Manufacturing CEO Guy Costantini and aerospace engineer Taylore McClurg tell us about the process of creating a believable but striking lunar adventure. Space · May 5
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 208 — Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander On Episode 208 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space.com's Mike Wall about the risks and realities of the new space race to the moon. Space · May 2
How 'For All Mankind' evolved from 'The Right Stuff' into 'The Expanse' A show that began life as a period piece is now unashamedly hard science fiction. Space · May 1
Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand The astronauts on Artemis II’s trip to the Moon in April 2026 didn’t just have an amazing journey through space. They also saw something extraordinary. They were the first humans to see a total solar eclipse from space. The Conversation · Apr 30
Astrophotography in May 2026: get your camera ready to photograph meteors, the Milky Way, and two full moons this month Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month Digital Camera World · Apr 30
Trump floats going on next moon mission with Artemis crew in Oval Office IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 29
'Is a President allowed to go on a space mission?': Trump jokes as Artemis II astronauts visit White House President Trump expressed confidence in NASA's ability to land astronauts on the Moon before his potential second term ends in 2029. He met with the Artemis II crew at the White House, celebrating their recent deep-space mission. This comes as NASA targets a crewed lunar landing in 2028, though development… The Times of India · Apr 29
I used the same camera to photograph the moon as the Artemis II astronauts, and it's probably the closest I'll ever get to going into space — but it also showed me I've got a lot to learn about astrophotography Nikon loaned me the same camera model used by the Artemis II crew to photograph the Moon and Earth. It was an awesome experience that taught me a lot. TechRadar · Apr 27
The moon as you rarely see it: How a photographer captured night and day on the first quarter moon "That moment of completion was incredibly rewarding, as I felt like I had finally represented the first quarter moon as it might appear in person." Space · Apr 26
Moon Settlements Could Begin Taking Shape In The 2030s As Space Firms Accelerate Plans, Industry Leader Says Private industry leaders and government space agencies are increasingly converging on a timeline that could see sustained human presence on the Moon within the next decade, driven by new launch systems, lunar resource ambitions and intensifying global competition in space. International Business Times · Apr 24
After 6 games in 15 years, dev loses it as over 10,000 Steam players flock to his new co-op game that looks like It Takes Two on the moon Together: Moon Escape is out now GamesRadar · Apr 23
Space · Apr 22 From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.
LiveScience · Apr 22 Artemis moon landing could face long delay while NASA waits for next-generation spacesuits Delays in next-generation spacesuits could push back Artemis moon landings to 2031, an audit by the NASA Office of Inspector General claims.
Digital Camera World · Apr 22 A space photo inspired the first Earth Day. I can't stop looking at these iconic images of Earth that span from 35mm film to DSLRs A photo from 1968 inspired the first Earth Day, but that's not the only iconic space photo of Earth that everyone should see
Euronews · Apr 21 Astronauts' brains retain memory of gravity even after months in space, study finds Researchers working with 11 astronauts discovered that even in weightlessness, the brain continues to behave as if gravity is still present - a finding that could impact future space exploration.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 NASA’s moon landing could face major delay if this critical equipment isn’t ready in time NASA says testing progress ‘underscores continued confidence’ that the spacesuits will be ready to support the lunar landing
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Artemis II astronaut captures Earth vanishing behind moon on iPhone Nasa astronaut Reid Wiseman has shared stunning “Earthset” footage during a lunar flyby, filmed on an iPhone.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Blue Origin loses satellite in setback for Jeff Bezos’s moon rocket New Glenn rocket is being developed to send astronauts to the Moon as part of Nasa’s Artemis IV mission
The Mary Sue · Apr 19 This was the moment an Artemis II astronaut realized humanity isn’t built to comprehend the cosmos Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman just shared the moment he realized humanity isn’t wired to process the vastness of space. Speaking to reporters after the crew’s safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, Wiseman admitted the mission left him emotionally overwhelmed in ways he still can’t fully explain.
Space · Apr 18 Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans For a few moments on April 6, the four Artemis 2 moon astronauts and the three crewmates aboard China's Tiangong space station were farther away from each other than any humans had ever been.
Digital Camera World · Apr 18 I believe NASA sending Nikon’s D5 into space conclusively proves that DSLRs are not dead! The most amazing images you’ve seen from the recent Artemis II Moon mission were shot on a 10-year-old Nikon D5. So can we stop the mirrorless versus DSLR squabbling now, asks Gavin Stoker
International Business Times · Apr 17 NASA Plans Lunar Nuclear Reactors To Power Long-Term Moon Missions: Report NASA is accelerating development of compact nuclear reactors designed to operate on the Moon, aiming to solve one of the most persistent barriers to long-term lunar exploration: reliable energy during the two-week lunar night.