NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in 'fireball' re-entry

Nasa eyeing next challenge already after successful Artemis II mission

The astronauts aboard Artemis II returned earlier this week

NASA's Artemis follow-up mission 'right around the corner' after successful lunar flight

The world may still be captivated by the breathtaking views, record-setting distance and emotional homecoming of Artemis II, but for NASA, the next chapter is already in motion.Entry flight director Rick Henfling alluded to Artemis III being in the space agency’s sights after the Artemis II crew safely splashed down in the Pacific on Saturday."The next mission’s right around the corner," Henfling said.In the next high-stakes mission set to launc…

NASA sets its sights on Artemis III following astronauts’ historic moon flyby

Now that the first lunar travelers in more than a half-century are safely back in Houston with their families, NASA has Artemis III in its sights.

Artemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk’s Starship and Bezos’ Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV

Never-before-glimpsed views of the moon’s far side. Check. Total solar eclipse gracing the lunar scene. Check. New distance record for humanity. Check. With NASA’s lunar comeback a galactic-sized smash thanks to Artemis II, the world is wondering: What’s next? And how do you top that? “To people all around the world who look up and dream about what is possible, the long wait is over,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said as he introduced Artem…

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby

Artemis III’s yet-to-be -named astronauts will practice docking their Orion capsule with a lunar lander or two in orbit around Earth.

Artemis II crew 'happy and healthy' after re-entry

Artemis II Entry Flight Director Rick Henfling says Artemis II crew is 'happy and healthy' following successful re-entry.