NASA Races to Keep Artemis II on Schedule, Even when Workers Aren’t Being Paid

NASA races to keep Artemis II on schedule, even when workers aren’t being paid

“I do think we’re rapidly approaching the point where it will be a significant impact.”…

Orion: The Spaceship That Will Carry Astronauts Back to the Moon

When four astronauts climb into NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, they will be doing something no one has done in more than half a century: leaving Earth for a journey to the Moon. Behind this historic flight is a spacecraft designed and built with one unmistakable priority—safeguarding its crew every step of the way. For Lockheed Martin, NASA’s prime contractor for Orion, that responsibility has guided every decision across ye…

NASA’s Artemis II Achieves Major Milestone in the Return to the Moon

NASA has reached a significant milestone in its Artemis program with the successful integration of the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. As preparations intensify for a February 2026 launch, the Artemis II mission is set to take four astronauts on a journey around the Moon—a pivotal step in humanity’s return to lunar exploration. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing government shutdown, NASA’s progress, as report…