NASA named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas to the Artemis III crew. The mission will test lunar lander rendezvous and docking in Earth orbit before a planned moon landing attempt in 2028.
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A meteor fragmented over northeastern Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, causing a sonic boom and tremors. NASA confirmed the fireball broke apart at 40 miles altitude, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
President Donald Trump will open the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after several musical acts withdrew from the event. The fair, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, will feature exhibits, performances, and family attractions on the National Mall.
A Blue Origin rocket explosion during a test at Cape Canaveral severely damages the New Glenn rocket and launch pad, threatening delays to NASA's Artemis moon missions. The incident raises questions about the timeline for lunar lander flights and the broader lunar exploration program.
SpaceX launches its upgraded Starship V3 prototype in a key test flight supporting NASA's Artemis moon program. The flight will test new engines, satellite deployment, and re-entry maneuvers as NASA prepares for a 2028 lunar landing.
President Trump pauses Project Freedom, a U.S. mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating clashes with Iran and ongoing peace talks. Despite recent attacks and counterattacks, officials say the ceasefire remains intact as diplomatic efforts continue.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts safely return to Earth after a historic 10-day mission orbiting the moon, setting a new distance record and capturing rare images of the lunar far side. The mission marks the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years and paves the way for future moon landings.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts prepare for a critical reentry into Earth's atmosphere, relying on a modified heat shield trajectory after damage was found on the previous mission's shield. The capsule will splash down in the Pacific Ocean Friday evening.