ICYMI: Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville will launch its Artemis II mission around the moon in February 2026. The Artemis II mission would be the first to land astronauts on the moon since Apollo 17 in December 1972. Roger Baird, associate director at Marshall, said Marshall has been involved with critical tests and reviews in keeping the lunar mission on schedule. Baird said crews have been running full mission simulations for pre-launch, launch and ascent scenarios and managing challe

2026 may well go down as the year that kick-starts our dispersal off planet 🚀 With NASA’s Artemis II mission set to launch to the moon, SpaceX pushing forward with its plans to colonise Mars and the arrival of a new American space station - there is an exciting year ahead. But how soon will we realistically see boots on the lunar surface once more? Hear the full story on The world, the universe and us, a news podcast for the insatiably curious, hosted by Rowan Hooper and Penny Sarchet. Learn mo

Artemis II: Humans Are Heading Back to the Moon! 🌕 NASA’s Artemis II mission is taking astronauts on a historic journey around the Moon, marking the next big step in humanity’s return to deep space. This short visual shows the planned path of the spacecraft as it travels beyond Earth, swings around the Moon, and heads back home. 🌍➡️🌕➡️🌍 Every phase of this mission is designed to prepare for future Moon landings and long-term human exploration. The Artemis era is officially underway. Credit:

Astronauts from the Apollo missions were the first humans to walk on the Moon. 🌕 Between 1969 and 1972, astronauts explored the Moon surface, collected rock samples, set up scientific instruments, and conducted experiments. The first successful landing was Apollo 11, when astronauts stepped onto the Moon and proved that humans could safely travel to another world. These missions were led by NASA and remain one of the greatest achievements in space history. The Apollo missions provided valuable