The Artemis II astronauts are back from their historic moon mission. Here's what they're doing, and what's next for NASA.

Decades ago, there was an Apollo Generation of children who came of age during the era of the lunar landing. NASA hopes to replicate that in the Artemis era.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Earth sets at 6:41 p.m. EDT, April 6, 2026, over the Moon's curved limb in this photo captured by the Artemis II crew during their journey around the far side of the Moon. Credit: NASA ...

It’ll be one quick step for man. NASA plans to land astronauts on the moon within two years after Artemis II’s successful return to Earth on Friday — with the program’s final test flight, Artemis III, already scheduled for next year. Artemis III is ...

Excitement over the Artemis II launch to the moon has raised some questions about the cost. The U.S. government has spent at least $93 billion and counting on the Artemis program, which seeks to eventually establish a long-term human presence on the moon.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Artemis II crew completed a historic lunar flyby this week, becoming the first astronauts in nearly 54 years to visit the moon. The crew broke the record for the farthest distance ...

Astronauts from NASA’s Artemis II mission reflected Thursday on the quirks, challenges, and broader implications of their historic journey around the moon, offering a mix of humor and insight into what happens during human spaceflight.

Moon missions help scientists test technology, study the lunar surface, and prepare for more advanced space travel. They also help us understand how astronauts, machines, and systems behave in harsh conditions far from Earth, which is valuable for future ...

Artemis II astronauts are set to splash down Friday night, ending their 10-day mission during which they circled the moon, setting a record for traveling the farthest distance from earth.