100 years after Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket, NASA is preparing a return to the moon with the Artemis program.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.

Congress approved some funding to relocate the Space Shuttle Discovery to Space Center Houston, which prompted some pushback from historians and government officials. NASA says it reserves the right to ask contractors not to damage the spacecraft.

Artemis II has been plagued by similar issues to those faced by its predecessor, leading NASA to shake up its plan to return humans to the Moon.

The Artemis program plans to return Americans to the moon’s surface for the first time since the Apollo era ended in 1972.

A full moon is seen shining over NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of February 1, 2026. For 53 years, since the end of the Apollo program, humans have only felt the pull of the Earth's gravity.

Learn how NASA Pathways interns contribute to engineering projects, gain hands-on experience, and receive mentorship while preparing for careers in space exploration at Kennedy Space Center.

Top engineers and technologists from the private sector can apply to work at NASA for roughly two-year terms in support of America’s space program. NASA Force, launched Wednesday in partnership with the Office of Personnel Management,