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April 16

US general warns Russia may be developing nuclear anti-satellite weapon in orbit

U.S. Space Command chief says he is very concerned Russia may be developing a nuclear weapon in space that could disrupt satellites and daily life on Earth.

April 14

Trump swings for moon with nuclear reactor plans as China, Russia team up in space race

The Trump administration released a memo detailing plans for a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 to advance U.S. space exploration and defense.

April 14

New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts

New video shows the moment a Navy medical team welcomed Artemis II astronauts back to Earth after their historic 10-day journey around the moon.

April 14

Navy medical team welcomes Artemis II crew to Earth after splashdown

A Navy medical team welcomes the Artemis II crew back to Earth, opening the hatch to their Orion module after splashing down in the Pacific on Friday. (Credit: Reid Wiseman/X)

April 13

WATCH: Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reunites with dog after 10 days in space

Christina Koch reunites with her dog in emotional video after returning from Artemis II, NASA's historic 10-day moon mission around the lunar far side.

April 13

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reunites with dog post-splashdown

Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch is seen reuniting with her dog after returning to Earth following a 10-day mission, as the crew safely splashed down on April 10. (Instagram/ @astro_christina)

April 12

NASA's Artemis follow-up mission 'right around the corner' after successful lunar flight

NASA targets the moon's south pole for a future base as Artemis III prepares to test critical docking maneuvers in Earth's orbit launching next year.

April 12

Artemis II pilot Victor Glover praises God after return, says mission was 'too big to be in one body'

Artemis II astronauts reflect on traveling farther from Earth than any human mission, expressing deep gratitude at their first public appearance.

April 12

NASA chief declares America 'absolutely back' in space race, says US will beat China to the moon

NASA says America is "absolutely back" in the space race, rushing to beat China to the moon and build a lunar base under Trump-era Artemis program.

April 11

Artemis II crew reflects emotionally on lunar mission after safe return: 'Bonded forever'

The four Artemis II crew members spoke for the first time on Saturday since returning to Earth on Friday after 10 historic days in space.