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Moon

Artemis astronauts glimpse Moon’s ‘Grand Canyon’ ahead of historic lunar flyby

NASA Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover answer questions from reporters on April 2.
NASA Artemis II crew members Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Victor Glover answer questions from reporters on April 2.

Artemis astronauts more than halfway to Moon, putting Earth in rear view

The Orion spacecraft on the second day into the Artemis II mission.
The Orion spacecraft on the second day into the Artemis II mission.

How NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission will unfold

Artemis II lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Space Launch System, the most powerful rocket the agency has ever flown.
Artemis II lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Space Launch System, the most powerful rocket the agency has ever flown.

Timeline: Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon programme

NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft prepares for launch from the Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026.
NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft prepares for launch from the Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026.

NASA counts down for first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Weather conditions appeared favourable for an on-time liftoff in the agency's two-hour launch window on April 1.
Weather conditions appeared favourable for an on-time liftoff in the agency's two-hour launch window on April 1.

Why is NASA spending $129 billion to return to the Moon? Depends on who you ask

As early as April 1, NASA will send a crew of four around the Moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
As early as April 1, NASA will send a crew of four around the Moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.

It’s go time: Historic moon mission set for lift-off

The long-delayed NASA mission dubbed Artemis II is slated to lift off from Florida and venture to Earth’s natural satellite as early as April 1.
The long-delayed NASA mission dubbed Artemis II is slated to lift off from Florida and venture to Earth’s natural satellite as early as April 1.

NASA to ‘pause’ orbital lunar space station and pivot to lunar base

NASA’s next-generation moon rocket sits on a launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA’s next-generation moon rocket sits on a launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

NASA to spend $25 billion on moon base, cancel orbiting lunar station

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency will use the components of a planned space station to build a base on the moon over seven years.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency will use the components of a planned space station to build a base on the moon over seven years.

Clouds obscure blood moon, leaving S’poreans with nearly 3-year wait for next total lunar eclipse

The moon seen from Tampines at 9.20pm on Mar 3, 2026.
The moon seen from Tampines at 9.20pm on Mar 3, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.