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NASA announces new Mars mission, reshapes goals on the moon | CNN

NASA’s new chief is reshaping the space agency’s goals, unveiling at an event in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday an ambitious vision that includes revamped plans for a moon base. While the space agency has long had its sights set on creating a settlement on the moon for astronauts to live and work more permanently, Tuesday marked the first time NASA has revealed a timeline and road map for such efforts. “The moon base will not appear overnight,” NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said at the event, called Ignition. “We will invest approximately $20 billion over the next seven years and build it through dozens of missions.” The end of the ISS is looming, and the US could have a big problem It was not immediately clear how much of the $20 billion NASA could divert from other projects or how much new funding would be required. Some other projects announced Tuesday by Isaacman, who took office in December, would have much tighter deadlines, most notably a brand-new nuclear-powered Mars vehicle the agency hopes to launch by 2028 — a lightning-fast timeline in the world of space travel. The pathway to funding these innovations and bringing them to fruition is largely unclear an

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Apr 7, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in

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Apr 7, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in

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Apr 6, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
NASA Administrator Says Odds of Finding Alien Life Are 'Pretty High'

Are we alone in the universe? While the search for life beyond Earth has so far turned up empty, the infamous question continues to haunt humanity’s exploration of the vast cosmos. Now, NASA’s leadership has revealed…

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Apr 6, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
Today’s Artemis II lunar flyby will be livestreamed on Netflix.

All the news of NASA’s Artemis program, the agency’s attempt to return humans to the Moon The streaming giant missed out on the April 1st launch of Artemis II, but will broadcast today’s historic flight around the Moon.…

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Apr 6, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
How to Watch Artemis 2 Reach the Moon and Make Spaceflight History Today

The Artemis 2 mission will achieve another key milestone today as it flies around the far side of the Moon. The crew will view parts of the lunar surface never before seen with the naked eye—and travel farther from…

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Apr 5, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
On the brink of its greatest achievement in decades, NASA is facing science budget cuts | CNN

As four astronauts soar deeper into space than humans have traveled in decades, a quarter million miles away, back on Earth, the White House has proposed slashing the budget of the space agency that sent them there. The…

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Apr 4, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet report
'You Guys Look Great': Artemis Astronauts Share Earth's Out-of-This-World Views - CNET

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Apr 3, 2026·MashableT2 · Outlet report
Artemis II astronauts are also having Microsoft Outlook issues

In space, no one can hear you scream in frustration at your computer. With Artemis II on its way to the moon for a historic lunar mission, many of us are glued to the ongoing NASA livestream of the mission to make sure…

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Apr 3, 2026·EngadgetT2 · Outlet report
The Artemis II crew snapped some mesmerizing photos of Earth - Engadget

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. On their way around the Moon, the Artemis II crew had time to snap some terrific pictures of our blue planet. NASA has begun sharing the images, including the…

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Apr 2, 2026·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Artemis II tech support checking in.

All the news of NASA’s Artemis program, the agency’s attempt to return humans to the Moon Even on NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in forever, the live stream captured astronauts having issues with Outlook (New) and…

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Apr 2, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
What nearly went wrong on Nasa's space mission - and what still could

In the tense final hours before Nasa's astronauts flew into space, a series of technical issues threatened to ground their landmark mission. A faulty toilet and issues involving two safety systems were reported over the…

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Mar 31, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
NASA Rover Finds Glowing, Ruby-Like Crystals on Mars for the First Time

Over the past five years, a six-wheeled robot has been exploring the Martian terrain and capturing unusual features like a leopard-spotted rock, a tangle of strings, and textured rock formations that look like popcorn.…

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Mar 31, 2026·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
Artemis 2 by the Numbers: Breaking Down NASA’s Big Return to the Moon

We’re just days from NASA’s first launch attempt for the much-anticipated Artemis 2 mission. Here are the key numbers to know as the space agency gets ready to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over…

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Mar 31, 2026·CNNT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Human Spaceflight QUIZ

By Tiffany Baker, Marco Chacon, Tal Yellin, Mark Oliver and Deblina Chakraborty, CNN How many people had journeyed beyond Earth orbit before this year? 24. As of January, only two dozen people — all Apollo astronauts —…

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Mar 30, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
The first moon landing captivated the world. Can a new return visit do the same? | Paul Owen

The first lunar mission since 1972 is about to lift off. It may not be as groundbreaking as the Apollo flights, but don’t write off the fascination the moon still exerts On 21 July 1969, Neil Armstrong swung open the…

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Mar 29, 2026·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Artemis II: Why is Nasa sending people back to the Moon?

Nasa's Artemis II mission is sending four astronauts on their way to the Moon. Their voyage around our nearest neighbour will pave the way for a lunar landing and, eventually, a Moon base. The Artemis programme has…

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Mar 25, 2026·CNETT2 · Outlet report
Mars Just Got Closer: How NASA's SR-1 Freedom Could Rewrite Space Travel - CNET

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NASA announces new Mars mission, reshapes goals on the moon | CNN

NASA’s new chief is reshaping the space agency’s goals, unveiling at an event in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday an ambitious vision that includes revamped plans for a moon base. While the space agency has long had its…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoApr 6, 2026

Are we alone in the universe? While the search for life beyond Earth has so far turned up empty, the infamous question continues to haunt humanity’s exploration of the vast cosmos. Now, NASA’s leadership has revealed that the pursuit of…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeApr 6, 2026

All the news of NASA’s Artemis program, the agency’s attempt to return humans to the Moon The streaming giant missed out on the April 1st launch of Artemis II, but will broadcast today’s historic flight around the Moon. At 1PM ET, the…

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T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoApr 6, 2026

The Artemis 2 mission will achieve another key milestone today as it flies around the far side of the Moon. The crew will view parts of the lunar surface never before seen with the naked eye—and travel farther from Earth than any…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNApr 5, 2026

As four astronauts soar deeper into space than humans have traveled in decades, a quarter million miles away, back on Earth, the White House has proposed slashing the budget of the space agency that sent them there. The proposal, released…

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