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NASA, Artemis 2 and moon

Artemis 2 astronauts stress importance of their moon mission as NASA faces budget, workforce cuts: 'We have to move the needle.'
NASA's next moon astronauts underscored the importance of their upcoming Artemis 2 mission despite a turbulent time for the space agency full of budget cuts and workforce reductions.
As NASA eyes the moon, Artemis II advances amid budget scrutiny
"We really think that Artemis is the right program at the right time to get a sustained human presence on and around the moon and off to Mars,"
NASA readying for crewed Artemis II moon flight
NASA is preparing for its April 2026 Artemis II 10-day mission that will send a crew of four around the moon to prepare for future crewed moon landings.
Artemis II moon mission still on despite NASA workforce cuts
NASA’s workforce is undergoing one of its largest reductions in decades, with nearly 4,000 employees choosing to resign through a deferred departure program backed by the Trump administration.
Why NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Won’t Land on the Moon
Artemis 2 will send astronauts around the Moon without landing, serving as a crucial test of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, life‑support systems, and deep‑space operations before future missions.
Moonbound Artemis II astronauts stay focused despite NASA uncertainty
It could be less than nine months before humanity ventures back to the moon, even if only to fly around it. The people set to make that flight were back on the Space Coast on July 30 to log time with their ride,
How NASA found a ‘city killer’ asteroid’s new potential target: the moon
Although it won’t hit Earth, an asteroid once labeled a “city killer” is now back in the spotlight — this time, because it ...
Texas company awarded $176.7M for mission to the Moon's south pole
A Central Texas space company is on a victory lap. After successfully touching down on the Moon this past spring, a feat ...
NASA taps Firefly for 2029 Moon South Pole mission with $180 million contract
Firefly Aerospace said on Tuesday it has secured a $176.7 million NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract to deliver ...
Firefly Aerospace lands contract for another NASA moon mission
Firefly Aerospace, the Cedar Park-based space and technology company that recently became the first commercial company to ...
Heads up: The sturgeon moon and Perseids lighting up the night sky in August
Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright ...
NASA says two brightest planets will 'meet' during meteor shower
The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, have a close meetup over several days, appearing closest over two days on ...
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NASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'
"NASA is being dismantled now, treating the President's budget request as marching orders rather than proposed legislation," ...
August 2025 skywatch: Perseid meteor shower, full moon, Venus and Jupiter
The full moon occurs on the 9th in the constellation of Aquarius — the Perseid meteor showers peak from August 11-13. Venus ...
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NASA Unveils Hidden Moon Caves—Are We One Step Closer to Lunar Colonies?
NASA scientists have discovered over a dozen hidden entrances to underground caves on the Moon, a breakthrough that could ...