NASA's Artemis II mission is shaping up to be more than just the next step in returning humans to the moon — it is a key test of whether the agency's traditional contractor-built systems can remain viable in a rapidly ​shifting space industry.

In a major schedule adjustment announced in early 2026, NASA transformed Artemis 3 into a dedicated low-Earth-orbit (LEO) test mission scheduled to launch sometime in mid-2027.

Picture NASA's goal of sending astronauts back to the Moon is picking up speed, but there's a twist that is affecting major players in spaceflight. As of February 2026, the agency announced plans to increase Artemis missions, adding an extra flight in 2027 ...

Elon Musk announced SpaceX's Starship flight 12 launch is delayed again as the company now targets the first two weeks of May.

Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars