4 astronauts will soon take an unprecedented path to the moon. But why aren’t they landing?

NASA’s upcoming Artemis II flight will be the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but it will not land on the moon. Here’s why.
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Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026

Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.

Here are the launches and landings we’re most excited about in 2026

Last year delivered doses of drama and excitement in the space business, with a record number of launches, breathtaking ...

Explained: Why Artemis II will carry astronauts to the moon, but not land

The upcoming Artemis II mission will see NASA's spacecraft carrying four astronauts around the moon. This mission aims to ...

Blue Origin’s newly named lunar lander headed to Houston for testing

Blue Origin’s next launch from the Space Coast could still be its uncrewed and newly named Blue Moon MK1 lander, but it will ...
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Opinion - In 2026, NASA’s return to the moon goes into high gear

If 2022 was the year the return to the moon officially started with the uncrewed flight of Artemis I, 2026 will be the year it goes into high gear. The moon is about to become a much-traveled-to ...

2026 Lunar Rush: These private spacecrafts are set to make Moon Landings this year

In 2026, private companies like Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace and Astrobotic plan lunar landings. These missions will advance science, test technology and provide NASA with critical data for future ...