NASA's Artemis II moon mission is about to end. What's next?

Artemis II is nearing its end, but NASA's moon missions are only just beginning. Here's what next, including that highly-anticipated lunar landing.

NASA Artemis II splashes down in Pacific Ocean in ‘perfect’ landing for Moon mission

The Integrity craft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego just after 5:07 p.m. Pacific Time.

The riskiest moments of NASA's Artemis II mission may still be ahead

The astronauts on NASA's Artemis II moon mission are scheduled to land on Earth on Friday. But their re-entry is one of the riskiest parts of the mission, and the Orion spacecraft has known design flaws.

NASA's historic moon mission blasts into space

The high-stakes journey will slingshot four astronauts around the moon and back.

Inside the Artemis II menu: What the astronauts ate during their deep space mission

The menu was created in collaboration with the space food experts to balance calories, hydration and nutrient intake while also keeping in mind the crew's preferences.
Observer

As Artemis II Returns Home, NASA Chief Jared Isaacman Defends Billionaire Space Race

NASA’s new leader, who has flown to space twice on private missions, says billionaire space ventures accelerates NASA’s move toward reusable, cost-effective lunar systems.
Smithsonian Magazine

What Lies Beyond Artemis 2? These Other Missions Are Setting Their Sights on the Moon This Year—and on a Future With Humans in Space

As the historic lunar flyby comes to a close, space companies and nations around the world are also shooting for the moon. Upcoming landings aim to change the landscape of space exploration

White House budget puts 54 NASA science missions on the chopping block

An analysis by the nonprofit science advocacy group The Planetary Society has identified 54 NASA missions that may be endangered as a result of the White House’s budget proposal for the coming fiscal