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- 1Artemis II prepares for first crewed moon mission in 50 years▼Artemis II's moon mission is the 1st in more than 50 years. Why did it take the US so long to return?
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, prompting questions about why the gap lasted more than five decades. Commentators point to shifting political priorities, soaring costs, and the cancellation of earlier programs like Constellation as reasons the US pause extended so long.
- 2NASA unveils $20 billion moon base strategy▼NASA unveils ambitious $20 billion moon base strategy: What to know
NASA has laid out plans for a permanent moon base costing an estimated $20 billion, according to ABC News. The strategy would establish a long-term human presence on the lunar surface, building on the Artemis program. Details of the timeline, funding and partners remain under scrutiny as observers weigh what the ambitious proposal would require.
- 3SpaceX prepares Starship's first orbital flight test▼SpaceX to attempt Starship's 1st orbital flight test
SpaceX is preparing to attempt the first orbital flight test of its Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, from its Starbase facility in Texas. The test is a key milestone in the company's push toward reusable deep-space transport, with NASA counting on a Starship variant to land astronauts on the Moon under the Artemis program.
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SpaceX has launched its Starship rocket toward orbit for the first time, a milestone for the company's next-generation heavy-lift vehicle. The test flight marks the first attempt to send the spacecraft on an orbital trajectory, a key step in Elon Musk's plans for lunar and Mars missions and NASA's Artemis program.
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SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has reached orbit for the first time, marking a major milestone in spaceflight after a series of test flights that ended in earlier failures or suborbital trajectories. The achievement paves the way for future deep space missions, including NASA's lunar plans.
- 6SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time●SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for the first time https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/spacexs-starship-rocket-reac
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has reached orbit for the first time, according to TechCrunch. The milestone marks a major step for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Reactions are highlighting the significance of the achievement for the future of spaceflight and for NASA's Artemis lunar program, which plans to use a Starship variant as a lander.
- 7Artemis Accords surpass 75 signatories●NASA Celebrates as Artemis Accords Surpasses 75 Signatories https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-celebrates-as-artemis
NASA announced that the Artemis Accords, its international framework for cooperative lunar and deep space exploration, has surpassed 75 signatory nations. The agency celebrated the milestone as evidence of growing global support for its Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon and build a framework for peaceful, transparent space operations. The accord commits signatories to standards on interoperability, emergency assistance and preservation of space heritage.
- 8NASA's Artemis II moon mission: what to know●What to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission including how to watch, who are the astronauts
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, and coverage is focusing on the crew, launch timing, and how to watch the flight. Outlets are profiling the four astronauts who will fly around the Moon on the Orion spacecraft, a key step before a future lunar landing under the Artemis program.
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NASA says it is making progress toward Artemis III, the mission intended to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon. The Artemis program aims to land the first crew near the lunar south pole, and each step of preparation draws attention as the agency works toward its target launch window. Observers continue to watch for updates on the timeline and hardware milestones.
- 10NASA Assigns New Mission to Moon Crew●They Flew Around the Moon. Now NASA Has a New Mission for Them
NASA has reportedly given a new mission to astronauts who previously flew around the Moon. The announcement has drawn attention from space watchers, coming as the agency continues preparations for its Artemis lunar exploration program. Further details about the crew and the specifics of the assignment were not provided in the reporting.
- 11NASA Is Building Its Moon Base Before Astronauts Arrive●NASA Is Building Its Moon Base Before Astronauts Even Arrive
NASA is reported to be developing infrastructure for a permanent Moon base ahead of any crewed arrival, with habitat and surface systems being prepared in advance of astronaut missions under the Artemis program. The claim has drawn attention as discussion grows over the timeline for returning humans to the lunar surface and establishing a lasting presence there.
- 12Starship engine failure could complicate NASA's Moon landing plans●Збій двигуна Starship може ускладнити плани NASA щодо висадки людей на Місяць Ракета Starship компанії SpaceX під час 14
SpaceX's Starship encountered an engine failure during its 14th test flight. The rocket completed several key mission objectives, but the malfunction of one of its engines cut the flight short by several hours. The failure could complicate NASA's Artemis program plans to land humans on the Moon using a Starship-derived lunar lander, and observers are assessing what the glitch means for the program's timeline.