Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission

The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.

• Dec 11, 2022
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Artemis moonship heads back to Earth on last leg of test flight

A final major engine firing went off without a hitch to put the Orion capsule on course for Sunday re-entry and splashdown.

• Dec 5, 2022

Watch live: NASA set for 3rd attempt to launch Artemis rocket to the moon

If all goes well, the SLS rocket will send an unpiloted Orion capsule on a nearly monthlong journey to circle the moon and return to Earth.

• Nov 16, 2022

NASA clears Artemis moon rocket for launch early Wednesday

Engineers concluded hurricane-damaged insulation poses no credible threat to the $4.1 billion rocket.

• Nov 14, 2022

Hurricane Ian prompts moon rocket roll back to hangar

The first Artemis program moonshot likely will be delayed to November.

• Sep 26, 2022

NASA scrubs Artemis rocket launch over TS Ian concerns

NASA said Saturday that it has decided to cancel the launch of the Artemis 1 moon rocket launch planned for Tuesday because of Tropical Storm Ian.

• Sep 24, 2022

Possible hurricane poses threat to NASA's Artemis moon launch plans

NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.

• Sep 24, 2022

Weather could delay next launch attempt for NASA moon rocket

Weather conditions at only 20% favorable for a launch

• Sep 23, 2022

NASA calls off its Artemis 1 moon rocket launch due to hydrogen leak

NASA scrubbed its second attempt to launch its Artemis 1 test flight on a mission to send an unpiloted capsule on a 37-day trip around the moon and back.

• Sep 3, 2022

NASA preps Artemis moon rocket for second launch try Saturday

Engineers developed a work around to avoid a repeat of the engine cooling problem that derailed Monday's launch try.

• Sep 1, 2022

NASA plans 2nd attempt to launch Artemis moon rocket Saturday

NASA managers will conduct a final review Thursday before giving engineers clearance to proceed with launch.

• Aug 30, 2022

Launch of NASA's Artemis 1 test flight postponed after issues arise

Trouble cooling one of the giant rocket's engines and a balky valve needed for troubleshooting triggered a launch scrub.

• Aug 29, 2022

NASA's future Artemis moon landing to target south pole

NASA's Artemis program envisions a sustained presence on and around the moon as a stepping-stone to Mars.

• Aug 28, 2022

Countdown begins for NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission

The 46-hour, 10-minute countdown sets up a launch attempt at 8:33 a.m. EDT Monday at the opening of a two-hour window.

• Aug 27, 2022

Amazing facts about NASA's most powerful rocket

NASA's powerhouse Space Launch System rocket is preparing for blastoff to the moon — and someday, Mars.

• Aug 27, 2022

"It is a monster!": Massive NASA moon rocket set for historic flight

Years late and billions over budget, the SLS rocket is finally ready for blastoff Monday on an unpiloted test flight to lunar orbit.

• Aug 26, 2022