Historic moon mission: Artemis I test flight deemed huge success as Orion splashes down in the Pacific

As the mission continues, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, paving the way for a long-term lunar presence and serving as a steppingstone for astronauts on the way to Mars.

NASA successfully launches Artemis I super rocket to the moon, and eventually beyond

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) launched Nov. 16 at 1:47 a.m. EST, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

NASA introduces the next generation of explorers:  Meet the Artemis II astronauts (Video)

To the moon and beyond: “Meet the Crew: These explorers represent the best of humanity, daring to forge new frontiers in space on behalf of humanity.” ~ NASA

NASA reports on first successful lunar landing in over 50 years

But the lander did not touch town as smoothly as planned, ending up on its side

U.S. returning to the moon’s surface for the first time in over 50 years

Jan. 8, 2024: As part of NASA’s “Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative,” Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander successfully launched for the moon at 2:18 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida