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NASA needs nuclear power for its moon base. Here’s the White House plan to get it
Claire Cameron, Scientific American
If the U.S. is ever to set up a permanent outpost on the moon, it will need nuclear power. The White House just released a road map to get it as soon as 2028
Apr 15, 2026, 3:30 PM
More bark than bite? NASA insiders oddly relaxed about latest budget threats
Richard Speed, Theregister.com
Veterans think Congress may swat cuts again, but uncertainty could still do lasting damage As NASA's Artemis II mission headed for the Moon, the Trump administration unveiled another attempt to cut the agency's science budget. Yet some insiders, perhaps buoye…
Apr 14, 2026, 11:45 AM
WATCH: What’s next for Artemis II astronauts after historic splashdown?
ABC News, Abcnews.com
The crew of Artemis II is home and speaking publicly for the first time to reflect on their once-in-a-lifetime journey after arriving back in Houston to a hero's welcome over the weekend.
Apr 13, 2026, 1:22 PM
WATCH: Artemis II crew reunites with their families
ABC News, Abcnews.com
ABC's Jaclyn Lee on NASA looking ahead to Artemis III, set to launch in 2027 as the Artemis II crew is welcomed back to Earth and reunited with their loved ones.
Apr 13, 2026, 4:20 AM
WATCH: Artemis II crew arrives back to Houston after the dramatic Pacific splashdown
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Less than 24 hours after reentry and splashing down into the Pacific Ocean, the Artemis II crew walked out on stage for their post-mission press conference.
Apr 12, 2026, 1:15 AM
Artemis II astronauts complete milestone voyage around the moon
Reuters, The Indian Express
Four astronauts safely returned to Earth after a record-setting journey around the moon, marking NASA’s first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity in over 50 years and a major step toward future moon landings.
Apr 11, 2026, 5:56 AM
NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth
Jennifer M. Dooren, NASA
The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth after a record-setting mission aboard NASA’s Artemis II test flight. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astr…
Apr 11, 2026, 2:31 AM
WATCH: Astronauts exit spacecraft after successful splashdown
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen and Reid Wiseman have exited the Orion capsule after a successful Artemis II splashdown.
Apr 11, 2026, 2:00 AM
WATCH: Crew splashes down in Pacific Ocean after historic mission
ABC News, Abcnews.com
The Artemis II crew has successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a historic 695,081-mile, 10-day journey around the moon and back.
Apr 11, 2026, 12:25 AM
WATCH: Readjusting to life on Earth after space travel
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Harvard Medical School's Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic breaks down what the first few days will look when the Artemis II crew return to Earth.
Apr 10, 2026, 11:24 PM
WATCH: Artemis II crew set for reentry as NASA eyes key data
ABC News, Abcnews.com
NASA’s Shawn Quinn details spacecraft readiness, astronaut recovery and what the mission reveals for future lunar base plans.
Apr 10, 2026, 8:58 PM
WATCH: Artemis II reentry is 'riskier' than previous mission: Former astronaut
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses the crew's return and what they'll experience once back on Earth.
Apr 9, 2026, 4:10 PM
NASA warns 'there's no plan B' as Artemis II crew face most terrifying part of mission...
Reanna Smith, Themirror.com
NASA warns 'there's no plan B' as Artemis II crew face most terrifying part of mission... (Third column, 6th story, link) Related stories:FRIDAY: SPLASHDOWN...
Apr 9, 2026, 2:49 PM
Trump’s race to the moon is about dominance over China, not discovery
Garrett Owen, Salon
Trump wants a geopolitical win in outer space, while cutting millions from NASA
Apr 9, 2026, 10:30 AM
WATCH: The impact of space travel on the human body
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Space medicine researcher Dr. Farhan Asrar discusses the health impact the historic mission will have on the Artemis II crew.
Apr 8, 2026, 2:40 PM
NASA’s Artemis moon missions are a game changer for astronomy
Joseph Howlett, Scientific American
After decades of planning, NASA’s Artemis program is giving astronomers their long-awaited moonshot
Apr 8, 2026, 2:25 PM
WATCH: New images from Artemis II are 'just awesome': Former astronaut
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts discusses the historic Artemis II mission and reflects on his time in space.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:06 PM
WATCH: President Trump asks Artemis II astronauts about far side of the moon
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen told Trump that "it's very different on the far side" after Orion completed its lunar flyby, allowing the astronauts to view the far side of the Moon.
Apr 7, 2026, 4:34 PM
Trump’s Congratulatory Call With the Artemis 2 Astronauts Was Painfully Awkward
Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com
Four astronauts flew around the Moon and all they got was this lousy phone call with the president.
Apr 7, 2026, 3:05 PM
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts celebrate epic lunar flyby with stunning new images
Lee Billings, Joseph Howlett, Scientific American
Artemis II’s sixth day was a whirlwind of science and awe, with the mission’s astronauts glimpsing parts of the moon never before seen by any human—and talking to the U.S. president
Apr 7, 2026, 1:15 PM
WATCH: Artemis II returns stunning images from historic lunar flyby
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Transportation correspondent Gio Benitez shares images taken by four astronauts who traveled farther into space than any humans before during the lunar flyby.
Apr 7, 2026, 12:04 PM
Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds
BBC News
The four astronauts in the Orion spacecraft set a new record for distance travelled from Earth.
Apr 7, 2026, 10:56 AM
Trump speaks with NASA's Artemis II astronauts after historic moon flyby
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Lee Billings, Scientific American
On Monday night, the president of the United States called the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft to congratulate them on their moon mission
Apr 7, 2026, 3:15 AM
WATCH: Artemis II flyby delivers key lunar science insights
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Science editor Asa Stahl explains how Artemis II flyby research informs future lunar missions, base-building and international cooperation, and what to watch as the crew returns to Earth.
Apr 6, 2026, 11:24 PM