Artemis Program
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NASA’s Artemis II Crew Eclipses Record for Farthest Human Spaceflight
Editor’s note: This release was updated at 7:28 p.m. EDT on April 6, 2026, to reflect Orion’s final closest approach to the lunar surface from about 4,070 miles to about 4,067 miles. NASA also updated the farthest distance Orion will travel. Four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight around the Moon made history at 12:56 p.m. CDT on Monday,…
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NASA Celebrates Five Years of Artemis Accords, Welcomes 3 New Nations
October marked the fifth anniversary of NASA and the original founders signing the Artemis Accords, as well as the recognition of Hungary, Malaysia and the Philippines joining the expanding coalition dedicated to the peaceful exploration of space. The number of countries involved now totals 59. “NASA welcomes the newest signatories, whose participation strengthens the global commitment to responsible exploration,” said…
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What Is the Artemis Program? (Grades K-4)
This article is for students grades K-4. Artemis is a new NASA program to explore the Moon. These missions will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. With the Artemis program, NASA will study the Moon in new and better ways. Why Is This Program Called Artemis? The first astronauts landed on the Moon in…
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New Companies Join Growing Ranks of NASA Partners for Artemis Program
Illustration of Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc.’s concept for a commercial lunar lander. Credits: Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc. Illustration of Sierra Nevada Corporation’s concept for a commercial lunar lander. Credits: Sierra Nevada Corporation Illustration of Blue Origin’s concept for a commercial lunar lander. Credits: Blue Origin Illustration of Ceres Robotics’ concept for a commercial lunar lander. Credits: Ceres Robotics Illustration of…
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NASA Administrator Invites Public to Update on Agency’s Return to Moon
The public is invited to join NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine at 9:40 a.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 25, for an update on the agency’s Artemis program and the critical role international partnerships have in returning astronauts to the Moon and going on to Mars. The discussion, entitled “From the Moon to Mars: NASA’s Artemis Program,” will occur during Public Day at the 70th International Astronautical…
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Press Releases
NASA Announces Call for Next Phase of Commercial Lunar Payload Services
NASA has announced the latest opportunity for industry to participate in its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) efforts to deliver science and technology payloads to and near the Moon. The newest announcement calls for companies to push the boundaries of current technology to support the next generation of lunar landers that can land heavier payloads on the surface of the Moon, including…
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