One of the most complex space missions planned for this decade, NASA's Artemis IV will seek to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. The current mission plan envisions sending four astronauts, two of whom will remain in lunar orbit, while two descend to the surface and spend a week near the lunar South Pole conducting experiments. The mission will involve the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with SpaceX or Blue Origin providing the Human Landing System (HLS). In addition to returning humans to the Moon, Artemis IV will also serve as the first step in NASA's plan to establish a long-term human presence on our only natural satellite, testing some of the foundational technologies required for NASA's planned Moon Base. The mission is expected to launch in the first half of 2028.
Starship vs Blue Moon: NASA's plan for two landers flying on Artemis IV has some major changes
SpaceX and Blue Origin will use different operational methods during the Artemis IV Moon landing mission targeted for 2028.
Updated: Oct 25, 2026 | By Harsh Vardhan
NASA safety panel asks agency to re-examine Artemis IV Moon landing plan
NASA’s safety panel questions Artemis IV’s untested refueling plan and warns of gaps in Earth-orbit access.
Updated: Oct 24, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
NASA reveals major details on SpaceX and Blue Origin lander plans ahead of Artemis III and IV
NASA has outlined its Artemis III and IV plans, with SpaceX and Blue Origin landers set for key tests ahead of the 2028 Moon landing.
Updated: Oct 24, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
NASA shares moon lander timelines for SpaceX and Blue Origin ahead of Artemis III and IV
SpaceX and Blue Origin are targeting uncrewed moon landings by early 2028, according to NASA. Here’s what’s next.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23
Artemis III and IV are targeted for 2027 and 2028 respectively. Catch the latest updates on their progress from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on October 23, 2026.
Updated: Oct 15, 2026 | By Harsh Vardhan
Artemis IV: NASA just asked Axiom to revise spacesuits for 2028 Moon landing. Here's why
The Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit spacesuits are being created to keep astronauts safe and comfortable for up to eight hours of EVAs on the Moon mission.
Published: Sep 8, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Lunar South Pole not a good landing spot for Artemis IV, says Artemis II pilot Victor Glover
The experienced NASA astronaut hoped for a more gradual approach to the lunar South Pole.
Published: Jul 27, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Axiom, Prada join hands to create new inner layer for spacesuits slated to be worn during Artemis IV
The garment is designed to maintain comfortable temperatures and works by circulating water.
Published: Jun 9, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Could a meteor storm delay NASA’s Artemis IV Moon landing? Here’s what we know
Four meteor outbursts are expected in the next decade, with the strongest of them being the Perseids projected for August 2028.
Published: Jun 8, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 delayed yet again—here's when it's supposed to launch now
The delays are concerning as SpaceX intends to use Starship V3 as a lunar lander for Artemis IV.
Published: May 19, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
NASA selects United Launch Alliance to provide upper stage for Artemis IV and V
The exploration upper stage needed to be replaced due to 'eroding cost and schedule delays.'
Updated: Mar 9, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Here's what NASA is planning for Artemis IV and V now that the roadmap to the Moon has been revised
Artemis IV and V will see astronauts return to the surface of the Moon while Artemis III will essentially be another test flight.
Published: Mar 4, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA's Artemis III: New date, goal, and everything else you need to know
Artemis III will no longer land on the Moon. That objective has been shifted onto the Artemis IV mission.
Updated: Mar 2, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
NASA advances Artemis IV preparations with key water system activation at Stennis Space Center
The activation helped obtain critical data that will support the testing of the new exploration upper stage for Artemis IV.
Published: Feb 12, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee