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Scientists have gained new insight into the dramatic event that created the Moon's largest and oldest known impact crater, a discovery that could help future Artemis astronauts investigate some of the Moon's deepest secrets.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Its success, which came through trial and failure, has ended U.S. reliance on Russia to transport astronauts to the space station and launch American satellites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The shuttle was grounded, 14 astronauts had died in two disasters, and the hearing room was thick with the anxiety of a nation that feared it had lost a step.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The astronauts will begin training immediately on Orion systems while also supporting the development and testing of the Blue Origin and SpaceX lander prototypes that will be used during the mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

How would astronauts refuel the spaceship for the voyage home?

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson