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NASA Invites Public to Track Artemis II Moon Mission in Real Time
Artemis Real-time Orbit Website and mobile app allow anyone to follow the Orion spacecraft's journey around the Moon.

NASA's Orion Crew Support Manager Prepares for Artemis II Moon Mission
Paul Boehm leads the team developing life support systems for Orion's first crewed flight around the Moon.
Stunning Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Captured in Photos
The March full moon, also known as the Worm Moon, coincides with a red-tinged sky during a total lunar eclipse visible across much of the world.
Recent news
Mar. 2, 2026
NASA Targets March for First Artemis Moon Mission After Successful Fueling Test
The agency aims to send astronauts to the lunar surface following the latest successful rocket fueling trial.
Mar. 2, 2026
San Antonio Man Hospitalized After East Side Stabbing
Authorities say the incident occurred when the man went to pick up his child.
Mar. 2, 2026
NASA Targets March 6 for Artemis II Moon Mission Launch
Successful fueling test clears the way for long-awaited crewed mission around the Moon
Feb. 28, 2026
Space Prize Foundation Launches Education Equity Initiative
Program aims to bring hands-on space and STEM learning to underserved Brownsville students and families.
Feb. 28, 2026
NASA Completes Successful Artemis II Dress Rehearsal
The test brings the agency closer to launching its crewed mission around the Moon.
Feb. 28, 2026
NASA Conducts Second Rocket Fueling Test for Moon Mission
The results will determine when the agency's historic lunar launch can take place.
Feb. 27, 2026
NASA Appoints Acting Leaders for Key Spaceflight Roles
Joel Montalbano to lead Space Operations, Dana Hutcherson to oversee Commercial Crew Program
Feb. 26, 2026
Astronaut Reveals Medical Issue That Cut Short ISS Mission
NASA veteran Mike Fincke was part of the first crew to be brought back early from the International Space Station due to a health concern.
Feb. 25, 2026
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Reveals Medical Issue Led to Early ISS Mission End
Fincke says he experienced a concerning "medical event" that required immediate attention from his crewmates.
Feb. 24, 2026
NASA Grapples with Starliner Failures
Independent review finds organizational issues, not just technical problems, behind Boeing spacecraft's troubled development
Feb. 24, 2026
Space Force Shifts Focus to Payload Innovation Over New Rockets
Military prioritizes rapid, affordable space tech over expanding launch capabilities
Feb. 23, 2026
Regina Senegal Named Acting Chief of NASA's Quality and Flight Equipment Division
Senegal oversees safety and quality teams for key NASA programs at Johnson Space Center
Feb. 23, 2026
Lunar Powers Race to Shackleton Crater for Water
U.S. and China plan 2026 missions to extract lunar water ice from permanently shadowed crater
Feb. 21, 2026
NASA Finds New Issue That Could Delay Artemis II Mission
Engineers preparing for possible rollback as helium flow problem threatens March launch window.
Feb. 21, 2026
NASA Delays Artemis II Moon Mission Due to Technical Issues
Newly discovered problems with helium flow and prior hydrogen leaks force postponement of crewed lunar flyby
Feb. 20, 2026
Artemis II Crew Enters Quarantine Ahead of March Launch Opportunity
NASA is targeting no earlier than Friday, March 6, for the launch of Artemis II, pending completion of required work at the launch pad.
Feb. 20, 2026
NASA Targets March 6 Moon Launch After Successful Fuel Test
Space agency aims to send astronauts to the moon in March following latest rocket fueling test.
Feb. 19, 2026
Space Center Houston's Moon 2 Mars Festival Returns This Spring Break
Experience daytime STEM adventures and weekend concerts from The Wallflowers and 311, March 11-14.
Feb. 18, 2026
NASA Confident Artemis 2 Heat Shield Will Perform After Artemis 1 Issue
Modifications to Orion's reentry trajectory aim to prevent repeat of Artemis 1 heat shield problem.
Feb. 17, 2026
SwRI's 78th Annual Meeting Showcases Advances in Robotics, Space and Energy Infrastructure
Southwest Research Institute highlights significant progress in key technology areas.