Elkin Norena, NASA’s SLS Program manager, shares her journey from childhood dreams to leading critical Artemis missions, highlighting her role in returning humans to the Moon.
NASA’s new AstroPix gamma-ray sensor will be tested in space on the Fly Foundational Robots mission using a robotic arm, aiming to improve observations of high-energy cosmic events.
NASA is collaborating with robotics firm PickNik Inc. to enhance robotic capabilities for lunar missions, focusing on automated tasks and advanced motion control. The developed software, MoveIt Pro, is also finding applications in Earth-based industries like automotive manufacturing and construction.
NASA has revealed the four astronauts who will embark on the Artemis III mission, a crucial step in the agency’s lunar exploration program. The crew includes NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, and ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano.
NASA has announced the crew for the Artemis III mission, which will involve complex lunar landing system tests in Earth orbit in 2027, paving the way for a lunar landing in 2028.
Following the Artemis II mission’s return, NASA is analyzing extensive scientific data collected from the crew and the lunar flyby. This data is crucial for understanding human adaptation to space, informing future deep space missions, and potentially leading to new technologies for lunar and Martian exploration.
NASA concludes investigation into the DSS-14 antenna damage at Goldstone, classifying it a Type A mishap. Findings detail software weaknesses, human error, and a non-operational hydraulic limit system, with repair costs estimated between $4.1 and $4.6 million.
NASA satellites are observing controlled burns in Australia’s Northern Territory, revealing land management strategies aimed at reducing intense wildfires and their emissions. These fires, typically ignited in the morning, burn adapted vegetation in the tropical savanna.
The Artemis II mission has captured a unique image of Earth illuminated by moonlight, revealing auroras, zodiacal light, and city lights from a novel perspective. This photograph offers a dynamic view of our planet within the solar system.
NASA’s MAVEN mission, dedicated to studying the Martian atmosphere, has concluded after over 11 years. The spacecraft experienced a signal loss, leading to an investigation that determined it was unrecoverable. The mission provided crucial data on Mars’ atmospheric evolution, solar wind interactions, and potential habitability.
NASA is testing a mobile wastewater treatment system at the University of North Dakota to support future lunar and Mars missions, aiming to convert waste into usable resources.
Scott Wray, NASA’s Artemis EVA Training Lead, discusses his career path, the evolution of spacewalk training, and the unique challenges astronauts face preparing for lunar missions.
NASA engineer Daniel Stubbs is developing models to predict how rocket exhaust interacts with lunar regolith, crucial for ensuring the safety and success of the Artemis program’s human landing systems.
NASA’s 2026 Lunabotics Competition challenged university students to design and build robots for lunar base construction, showcasing advanced systems engineering and autonomy.
NASA will announce the Artemis III mission crew and provide a mission update during a live broadcast on June 9 from the Johnson Space Center. The event will be streamed online, and media interviews will be available.
