SPACEFLIGHT

NASA postpones Artemis II launch to March after wet dress rehearsal

The delay means that the Artemis II astronauts will be stepping out of quarantine for the time being.
Published: Feb 3, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Here's how the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic trip around the Moon

The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission started preparing for their journey in 2023.
Updated: Feb 3, 2026  |  By Biplab Das

Blue Origin announces extended pause of at least two years in New Shepard flight operations

The Jeff Bezos-owned company has shifted its focus and resources into completing Artemis deliverables.
Published: Feb 2, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Artemis II wet dress rehearsal countdown: What has happened so far

The wet dress rehearsal will see the SLS rocket's core stage loaded with more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellants.
Published: Feb 2, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

What part of the Moon will the astronauts get to see on the Artemis II mission?

The Artemis II mission is set to carry humans farther than ever before, breaking the record set by Apollo 13.
Published: Feb 2, 2026  |  By Biplab Das

Artemis II wet dress rehearsal: NASA postpones crucial fueling test, citing bad weather

With the wet dress rehearsal delayed, it is no longer possible to launch the mission on February 6.
Updated: Jan 30, 2026  |  By Saubhagya Mukherjee

Could Florida's coldest weather in over a decade impact the Artemis II launch?

The low temperatures expected during this weekend could make conducting the wet dress rehearsal tricky.
Updated: Jan 30, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Artemis II mission will take bone marrow cells on thumb-drive-sized chips to the Moon

After returning to Earth, these cells from the AVATAR experiment will reveal how space radiation and microgravity affect the human body.
Published: Jan 30, 2026  |  By Biplab Das

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 heads into quarantine before launching for International Space Station

With the early return of Crew-11, it is time for Crew-12 to be all set for next mission to the ISS.
Updated: Jan 29, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Ahead of the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, watch restored Apollo 11 moonwalk

The Artemis program has big goals, but let's not forget the 'one small step' that started it all.
Updated: Mar 16, 2026  |  By Mahalekshmi P

What are the Artemis Accords, now backed by 61 countries?

The Artemis Accords are there to ensure safe and peaceful exploration of outer space.
Published: Jan 29, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Artemis II's free return trajectory: What it is and how it will protect the astronauts

"This ‘fail-safe’ rationale was key to Apollo 8’s flight in 1968, which used a free return trajectory to send the first humans to orbit the Moon and back safely," said an ex-ISRO scientist.
Published: Jan 28, 2026  |  By Biplab Das

Artemis II mission: What's on the schedule in the final week of January

Ahead of the wet dress rehearsal and launch simulation on Saturday, NASA have their hands full.
Published: Jan 28, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA's Artemis II mission: Why the four astronauts won't land on the Moon

NASA's Artemis II mission is targeted to launch no earlier than February 6, 2026.
Updated: Feb 23, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA completes key weekend work for Artemis II wet dress rehearsal as historic launch nears

Teams at NASA are working hard to stay on and even ahead of schedule.
Updated: Jan 27, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Artemis II astronauts enter quarantine as launch period inches closer

The quarantine will make sure that the astronauts don't catch any bugs that might delay the mission.
Updated: Jan 27, 2026  |  By Saubhagya Mukherjee

NASA astronaut photographs Artemis II SLS rocket from International Space Station

The ISS passed over Florida soon after the SLS rocket arrived at the launch pad.
Updated: Jan 27, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA 'trailblazer' Sunita Williams retires: Here's a look at her record-breaking career

27 years of service, 608 days in orbit, nine spacewalks—the list goes on.
Updated: Jan 23, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Blue Origin's New Shepard carries 6 tourists past Kármán Line after last-minute change and delay

The lift-off marked the 38th flight of the New Shepard rocket.
Published: Jan 23, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA’s Artemis II mission to carry mementos into space, honoring America’s independence

The mission will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of independence by taking to space items that reflect its legacy and history.
Published: Jan 23, 2026  |  By Mahalekshmi P