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NASA Initiates Final Countdown for First Crewed Lunar Flight in 53 Years

NASA Initiates Final Countdown for First Crewed Lunar Flight in 53 Years

Cape Canaveral, Monday, 30 March 2026.
Launching this Wednesday, Artemis II marks humanity’s return to the moon. The four-person crew will break the Apollo 13 distance record, traveling an unprecedented 406,844 kilometers from Earth.

NASA Scraps Lunar Orbit Station to Build a $20 Billion Moon Base

NASA Scraps Lunar Orbit Station to Build a $20 Billion Moon Base

Washington, Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
NASA is scrapping its lunar orbit station to construct a $20 billion permanent moon base. This strategic pivot also funds a groundbreaking nuclear-powered spacecraft for future Mars exploration.

Intuitive Machines Secures $180 Million NASA Contract for Lunar South Pole Mission

Intuitive Machines Secures $180 Million NASA Contract for Lunar South Pole Mission

Houston, Tuesday, 24 March 2026.
Intuitive Machines won a $180.4 million NASA contract to deliver international rovers to the lunar south pole, debuting a new cargo-class lander and driving shares up nearly 14%.