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.

Artemis II: NASA fixes helium flow issue, eyes April for moon mission launch

NASA has fixed the issue that forced it to roll its Artemis II rocket from the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center back to the Vehicle Assembly Building last month.

Behind the attraction: Kilimanjaro Safari's guides receive special honors
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Charm Lerario and Angel Flores, Kilimanjaro Safari Guide at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, make the most of every ride they take. With infusing magic into every tour, they're now among Walt Disney World's most complemented cast members.

NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke shares 'medical event' that prompted early return from ISS

Over one month after SpaceX's Crew-11 returned to Earth earlier than expected due to a medical situation, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke decided to share his experience. 

Artemis II rollback: NASA moves rocket off launch pad to fix helium flow issue

NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket off the launch pad and back to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center to fix a helium flow issue.

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
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SpaceX has launched another 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit.  The Starlink satellites launched from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday evening. 

Artemis II: NASA moon mission cleared for March launch after successful test

All systems are “go” for Artemis II, with liftoff targeted for March 6 from Cape Canaveral following what officials described as a “very successful” second wet dress rehearsal.

NASA sets earliest Artemis II launch date
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | After discussing a successful second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II after some fuel concerns, NASA set the earliest launch attempt for Artemis II for March 6, 2026. 

Boeing Starliner: What went wrong? NASA declares test flight a Type A mishap

NASA on Thursday formally classified Boeing’s first crewed Boeing CST-100 Starliner test flight as a “Type A mishap," the agency’s highest-level designation for incidents that could have resulted in loss of life.

Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center

NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.

NASA releases report on crewed Boeing Starliner
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | On Feb. 19, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman discussed what went wrong with the Boeing Starliner crewed mission. The agency cited technical difficulties during docking as well as other areas that didn't go according to plan. 

Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns

After moving the launch to Thursday because of weather concerns, officials have pushed it back one more day to Friday.

NASA confirms readiness for Crew-12 Mission to Space Station
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When will SpaceX Crew-12 launch? After being delayed one day due to weather, NASA and ISS operations say the crew, ground operations and vehicles are ready. However, NASA is monitoring the weather and the high winds. 

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.

NASA Artemis II rocket launch test: Watch live feed

All eyes are on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft are staged on the launch pad ahead of the Artemis II mission.