Artemis II marked the first human moon mission in more than 50 years. The success of the operation will serve as a critical stepping stone to future NASA missions to the moon’s surface and beyond.

NASA plans to launch more lunar missions after the success of Artemis II, signaling a renewed era for lunar exploration and science — and raising questions about what comes next. A National Academies study currently underway will identify key nonpolar landing sites for future crewed lunar missions and what science goals could be achieved.

Chance Saltzman in his final appearance at the Space Symposium as chief of space operations released a warfighting blueprint for the U.S. Space Force, and asked the audience to critique it. In a keynote address April 15,

SpaceX and Blue Origin are racing to land on the moon, and both have filed plans to put AI satellites into orbit.

This week, leaders from around the globe are gathering in Colorado Springs for the annual Space Symposium with a renewed focus on moon missions following the return of the Artemis II astronauts. The splashdown came as NASA and private industry focus on deep space exploration,

Purdue University announced the final two crew members for its 'Purdue 1' space mission, set to launch in 2027.

On Wednesday, the world watched as NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission to orbit the Moon since Apollo, marking a major milestone in the agency’s return to lunar exploration.

A new space race is unfolding as the United States and China compete for lunar dominance. Both nations are pushing for crewed Moon landings, with the US Artemis program and China's 2030 goal. They are also vying to set the rules for future lunar governance.