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The core stage of the Artemis III rocket is officially stacked.
A partial view of the orange core stage of the Artemis III rocket standing between two white solid rocket boosters inside of the VAB. The rocket spans several stories. Platforms on each floor surround the rocket. There are railings and equipment on every level. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

ALT A partial view of the orange core stage of the Artemis III rocket standing between two white solid rocket boosters inside of the VAB. The rocket spans several stories. Platforms on each floor surround the rocket. There are railings and equipment on every level. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

Two employees in hard hats look up as a crane lifts the 212-foot core stage of the Artemis III rocket vertically into the transfer aisle of the VAB. Dominating the center of the image are four rocket engines on the bottom of the core stage. They are covered in red caps. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

ALT Two employees in hard hats look up as a crane lifts the 212-foot core stage of the Artemis III rocket vertically into the transfer aisle of the VAB. Dominating the center of the image are four rocket engines on the bottom of the core stage. They are covered in red caps. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

The bottom half of the orange core stage of the Artemis III rocket is suspended vertically in High Bay 3 of the VAB as a crane moves it into place above the mobile launcher. Several levels of observation platforms are visible behind the core stage and one of the solid rocket boosters is seen below. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

ALT The bottom half of the orange core stage of the Artemis III rocket is suspended vertically in High Bay 3 of the VAB as a crane moves it into place above the mobile launcher. Several levels of observation platforms are visible behind the core stage and one of the solid rocket boosters is seen below. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

The orange core stage of the Artemis III rocket is suspended vertically in the transfer aisle as a crane moves it into High Bay 3 of the VAB. Several levels of observation platforms are visible behind the core stage. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

ALT The orange core stage of the Artemis III rocket is suspended vertically in the transfer aisle as a crane moves it into High Bay 3 of the VAB. Several levels of observation platforms are visible behind the core stage. Credit: NASA/Sean Cannon

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POV: You are landing back on Earth after a ten-day mission flying around the Moon.
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New awards. New mission updates. More progress toward a Moon Base. We're advancing commercial lunar deliveries, a nuclear-powered rover, launch and orbital transfer services, and infrastructure to support a sustained human presence on the Moon: nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-a…
NASA Awards Moon Base Transportation, Technology, Science Projects - NASA

NASA Awards Moon Base Transportation, Technology, Science Projects - NASA

NASA announced a suite of awards and mission updates on Saturday to expand the agency's Moon Base exploration, science, and infrastructure capabilities. The

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LIVE: Big updates on our efforts to build a Moon Base! @NASAAdmin and agency leaders are sharing the latest progress and new developments toward establishing a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. xitter-newx.xyz-mikolabs.workers.dev/i/broadcasts/2ybAenAyp…
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NASA Moon Base: November 2026 Update

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One year. One habitat. One giant step toward Mars. 🔴🚀 NASA's CHAPEA crew concluded their simulated Mars mission on Oct. 31, providing valuable insights that will help NASA design its future Moon Base and plan for missions on Mars.
The four-member Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) crew poses outside the 3D-printed habitat shortly after exiting on Oct. 31, 2026. The crew spent 378 days in isolation and confinement simulating a mission to Mars. From left are Science Officer Matthew Montgomery, Flight Engineer James Spicer, Commander Ross Elder, and Medical Officer Ellen Ellis. Credit: NASA/James Blair

ALT The four-member Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) crew poses outside the 3D-printed habitat shortly after exiting on Oct. 31, 2026. The crew spent 378 days in isolation and confinement simulating a mission to Mars. From left are Science Officer Matthew Montgomery, Flight Engineer James Spicer, Commander Ross Elder, and Medical Officer Ellen Ellis. Credit: NASA/James Blair

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Happy Halloween! 🌒 We study the Moon to gain knowledge, but sometimes it also provides us with some eerie images. Here are a few photos from Artemis II to get you in the spooky spirit!
A silhouetted view of the Moon as seen from the Artemis II spacecraft, with the lunar disk appearing dark against a bright halo of sunlight from behind. Part of the spacecraft, including a solar array, is visible in shadow on the left side of the frame. Credit: NASA

ALT A silhouetted view of the Moon as seen from the Artemis II spacecraft, with the lunar disk appearing dark against a bright halo of sunlight from behind. Part of the spacecraft, including a solar array, is visible in shadow on the left side of the frame. Credit: NASA

A close-up view of the Birkhoff crater on the Moon’s far side, captured by the Artemis II crew, shows the surface under low-light conditions. Credit: NASA

ALT A close-up view of the Birkhoff crater on the Moon’s far side, captured by the Artemis II crew, shows the surface under low-light conditions. Credit: NASA

Captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, this image shows the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun. In the image there is a glowing halo around the dark lunar disk. Credit: NASA

ALT Captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, this image shows the Moon fully eclipsing the Sun. In the image there is a glowing halo around the dark lunar disk. Credit: NASA

Captured on April 10, 2026, this photo is an underwater view of the Artemis II heat shield after splashdown, showing a circular, tiled pattern illuminated in blue-green tones. Credit: US Navy

ALT Captured on April 10, 2026, this photo is an underwater view of the Artemis II heat shield after splashdown, showing a circular, tiled pattern illuminated in blue-green tones. Credit: US Navy

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Before we land, we test. 🌕🚀 On this week’s #HWHAP, NASA engineers break down how Artemis III will test lunar lander test articles and docking operations to prepare for future crewed Moon landings. nasa.gov/podcasts/houston-we…
On this week’s #HWHAP, NASA engineers break down how Artemis III will test lunar lander test articles and docking operations to prepare for future crewed Moon landings. Credit: NASA

ALT On this week’s #HWHAP, NASA engineers break down how Artemis III will test lunar lander test articles and docking operations to prepare for future crewed Moon landings. Credit: NASA

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All smiles! 😄 The Artemis III crew recently visited #NASAMarshall to meet the teams behind the SLS rocket and human landing systems. From engineering expertise to mission-ready technology, our teams are helping turn ambitious lunar exploration goals into reality.
Left to right: NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (Commander), Robert “Bob” Hines (backup crew member), and Andre Douglas (Mission Specialist). Credit: NASA/Sam Lott

ALT Left to right: NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik (Commander), Robert “Bob” Hines (backup crew member), and Andre Douglas (Mission Specialist). Credit: NASA/Sam Lott

Left to right: NASA astronauts Frank Rubio (Mission Specialist), Randy Bresnik (Commander), Robert “Bob” Hines (backup crew member), and Andre Douglas (Mission Specialist) are seen in their blue flight suits speaking to a group. Credit: NASA/Sam Lott

ALT Left to right: NASA astronauts Frank Rubio (Mission Specialist), Randy Bresnik (Commander), Robert “Bob” Hines (backup crew member), and Andre Douglas (Mission Specialist) are seen in their blue flight suits speaking to a group. Credit: NASA/Sam Lott

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“We’ve never been in this vantage point in the history of humankind.” The Artemis II solar eclipse was a lot. In a good way. (54 minutes of totality! That's way longer than we get on Earth.) Explore more from the mission: go.nasa.gov/Artemis2LunarSci…
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Big move, bigger mission! The Artemis III Space Launch System core stage moved to the transfer aisle at NASA Kennedy. Next up – teams will lift and integrate the massive 212-foot-rocket with the solid rocket boosters as we prepare for the next giant leap in lunar exploration.
The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

ALT The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

ALT The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

ALT The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

ALT The SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is horizontal in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 using a one-of-a kind lifting beam designed to lift the stage and will be joined vertically with the completed solid rocket booster motor segments in its short stack configuration.

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The Moon has impeccable timing. October's full Moon rises tonight, bringing a little moonlit magic to the start of Halloween week. The Moon reaches peak illumination at 12:12am ET (0412 UTC) on Oct. 26. Don't forget to look up!
The full Moon of March 2025 glows against a deep blue evening sky, framed by the dark, twisting branches of a leafless tree. Photographed rising over New Orleans, home to NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, on March 13, 2025, this full Moon coincided with a total lunar eclipse. Credit: NASA/Eric Bordelon

ALT The full Moon of March 2025 glows against a deep blue evening sky, framed by the dark, twisting branches of a leafless tree. Photographed rising over New Orleans, home to NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, on March 13, 2025, this full Moon coincided with a total lunar eclipse. Credit: NASA/Eric Bordelon

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Ultimately, based on lander readiness, NASA will determine which company will be first selected to safely deliver astronauts to the Moon’s surface and back to lunar orbit in 2028. A second crewed landing opportunity will follow. More: go.nasa.gov/4suonI8
NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions - NASA

NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions - NASA

As NASA returns humans to the lunar surface and establishes a long-term presence on our closest celestial neighbor, the agency and commercial human landing

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NASA’s Orion spacecraft — with crew — will dock with Mark 2 in lunar orbit. Then, two astronauts transfer to the lander and descend to the Moon’s South Pole. After surface operations, Mark 2 returns to Orion, where the crew transfers for their journey back to Earth.
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Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 2 lander will operate differently. Blue Origin will use three transfer stages that operate like a multistage rocket to launch into low Earth orbit, and then enter lunar orbit. Each transfer stage separates as its propellant runs out.
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While Orion is docked with Starship, Starship will perform a trans-lunar injection burn to bring the connected spacecraft to lunar orbit. Starship will bring two astronauts to the lunar surface for several days before delivering them back to Orion for the ride back to Earth.
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SpaceX’s Starship HLS will rendezvous and dock with the Orion spacecraft and its crew in low Earth orbit. Similar to a gas station on Earth, a series of propellant “tanker” Starships will transfer propellant to the waiting “depot” Starship.
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To prepare for NASA’s Artemis IV mission to land astronauts on the lunar surface, SpaceX and Blue Origin have updated their concepts of operations for its landers. These landers — Starship and Blue Moon — have concepts of operations different from one another. More below ⬇️
Seen from behind the Moon during the Artemis II mission, the Moon and Earth align in the same frame, each partially illuminated by the Sun. The Moon’s surface appears in sharp detail in the foreground, while Earth sits much farther away, smaller and softly lit in the background. A faint reflection in the spacecraft window is also visible, subtly overlaying the scene. Though their phases differ, both are shaped by the same sunlight, revealing the geometry of the Sun–Earth–Moon system from deep space. Credit: NASA

ALT Seen from behind the Moon during the Artemis II mission, the Moon and Earth align in the same frame, each partially illuminated by the Sun. The Moon’s surface appears in sharp detail in the foreground, while Earth sits much farther away, smaller and softly lit in the background. A faint reflection in the spacecraft window is also visible, subtly overlaying the scene. Though their phases differ, both are shaped by the same sunlight, revealing the geometry of the Sun–Earth–Moon system from deep space. Credit: NASA

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Artemis III is about learning. The lessons learned throughout the mission will help refine future exploration plans, strengthen partnerships with industry, and ensure astronauts are prepared for humanity's next giant leap to the lunar surface in 2028. go.nasa.gov/4zpVyzj
NASA’s Artemis III Mission to Test Future Moon Lander Operations - NASA

NASA’s Artemis III Mission to Test Future Moon Lander Operations - NASA

Before astronauts return to the lunar surface, NASA will first conduct one of the most ambitious and complex test missions in the agency's history. 

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When ready, the Orion spacecraft and its crew will reenter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of California. Every activity performed during Artemis III supports a larger goal: reducing risk before astronauts return to the lunar surface.
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Even after docking activities are complete, Artemis III will continue generating data that supports future missions. NASA will evaluate the performance of Orion Crew Survival System suits, measure acoustics inside of Orion, and perform science and technology demonstrations.
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