NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
NASA Artemis II updates: March rollout, 7 April launch date opportunities
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA Force: Space agency launches initiative to recruit engineers and technologists
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
NASA has joined forces with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on a new mission to recruit engineers and technologists.
NASA announces changes to Artemis program amid Artemis II delays
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
Artemis II: NASA targets Feb. 19 for second moon mission fueling rehearsal
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA employees 'in good health' after plane incident at Ellington Airport
A plane allegedly landed on its belly at Ellington Field due to landing gear failure.
A plane allegedly landed on its belly at Ellington Field due to landing gear failure.
Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
NASA plane makes emergency landing at Houston airport
NASA plane had to make an emergency landing at Ellington Airport in Houston as the aircraft was experiencing technical issues. Houston airports say the aircraft ran into issues upon landing.
NASA plane had to make an emergency landing at Ellington Airport in Houston as the aircraft was experiencing technical issues. Houston airports say the aircraft ran into issues upon landing.
US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says
NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.
NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.
NASA Crew-11 astronauts splash down after medical issue cuts ISS mission short
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
NASA, SpaceX Crew-11 leave ISS ahead of Thursday morning splashdown
Four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station to make their return to Earth.
Four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station to make their return to Earth.
NASA sets return date for SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts after crew member 'medical situation'
NASA is preparing to send four astronauts onboard the International Space Station back to Earth.
NASA is preparing to send four astronauts onboard the International Space Station back to Earth.
NASA: Space station crew to return to Earth earlier than planned following medical issue
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
NASA Artemis II mission giving everyone a chance to send your name around the moon
NASA is giving everyone a chance to send your name around the moon, and you can sign up online to do it.
NASA is giving everyone a chance to send your name around the moon, and you can sign up online to do it.
New NASA astronaut class includes Houstonian
FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires spoke with one of the newest members of the astronaut class for 2025, and she's a Houstonian.
FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires spoke with one of the newest members of the astronaut class for 2025, and she's a Houstonian.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).