Moon Rocket

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  NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket

  NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.

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  Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin To 'Pause' Space Tourism To Focus On Moon Efforts

  Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin said Friday it would temporarily pause flights of its space tourism rocket to focus more resources on its lunar ambitions.

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  NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions

  NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars mi...

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  NASA To Launch Historic Artemis II Mission In Feb. How To Send Your Name To Moon

  NASA's Artemis II rocket is scheduled to blast off as early as February 6.

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  NASA Rolls Out Rocket For Artemis 2, 1st Crewed Moon Mission In Over 50 Years

  NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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  NASA Pulls Out Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad Ahead of Historic Moon Mission

  NASA is preparing for a historic crewed lunar mission as the Artemis II rocket rolls to its launch pad this Saturday. The massive Space Launch System and Orion capsule will carry four astronauts on a Moon flyby, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future missions to Mars.

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  NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years

  While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.

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  Celestis to Send Human Ashes Beyond the Moon on Deep-Space Memorial Flight in 2026

  Celestis, a Texas-based pioneer of space memorial services, is preparing its next deep-space mission, Infinite Flight, scheduled for late 2026. Launched aboard Stoke Space’s fully reusable Nova rocket from Cape Canaveral, the mission will carry cremated remains and DNA samples beyond the Moon into a permanent solar orbit. Part of Celestis’s Voy...

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  SpaceX Eyes V3 Rocket With Raptor 3 Engines After Wrapping Starship V2 Tests

  SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 marked the final mission of the V2 design, achieving flawless launch and recovery. The next-gen V3 Starship will feature new Raptor 3 engines, advanced docking systems, and upgraded booster recovery—critical milestones as SpaceX prepares for its upcoming Mars fleet and NASA’s Artemis III lunar landing.

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  SpaceX Starship Aces 10th Flight, Takes Major Step Toward Reusability

  SpaceX’s Starship rocket has scored a landmark success on its 10th test flight. On Aug. 26, 2025, the 400-foot booster launched flawlessly, completed hot-stage separation, and deployed eight dummy Starlink satellites — its first-ever payload. The upper stage then re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, surviving long enough to reignite an engine and s...

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  SpaceX Calls Off Starship Megarocket Launch Due To "Ground Systems" Issue

  SpaceX called off a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket on Sunday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems, in the latest setback for Elon Musk's behemoth after a series of explosive failures.

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  SpaceX Schedules 10th Starship Test Flight for August 24 Amid Recent Setbacks

  SpaceX’s upcoming 10th Starship test flight, scheduled for Aug. 24 from Starbase, Texas, is a milestone for the company’s ambitious rocket program. The launch will validate deployment systems, engine restart capability, and controlled reentry maneuvers, all vital for future crewed missions to the moon and Mars.

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  SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss

  SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, showcasing bold advancements including the first reuse of a Super Heavy booster. Although both rocket stages were lost before completing all mission goals, the test delivered valuable data on reusability, aerodynamic control, and thermal protection. The upper stage reached space and attempte...

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  SpaceX Gets FAA Green Light for 25 Annual Starship Launches from Texas’ Starbase Facility

  The FAA has granted SpaceX approval to carry out up to 25 Starship launches and landings annually from its Starbase site in Texas. Following an environmental review that found no significant impact, the decision enables SpaceX to accelerate its testing schedule and advance development plans aimed at future Moon and Mars exploration missions.

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  NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain

  NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...