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NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program
Article Feb 2, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China’s closed program

This is a different kind of Moon race, one defined less by singular achievements and more by sustained presence and partnerships.
Republished from The Conversation 6 min read
NASA's return to the Moon: recent developments
Article Nov 7, 2025

NASA's return to the Moon: recent developments

How to return to the Moon sustainably, how to establish a permanent US presence on the lunar surface, and how to beat China in this new race to the Moon, and NASA leadership, continues to be intensely debated in the US. This post chronicles some recent twists and turns of the overall story.
Giulio Prisco 7 min read
Should we go and plant the flag on Mars, skipping the return to the Moon?
Article Mar 15, 2025

Should we go and plant the flag on Mars, skipping the return to the Moon?

I still think that Mars can wait. We should return to the Moon and build a permanent presence on the Moon first, and then move on to Mars. But Mars could be more inspiring to the young.
Giulio Prisco 7 min read
SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon
Article Feb 17, 2026

SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon

Elon Musk announces priority on lunar city for faster human expansion in space.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
NASA launches Artemis II on first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years
News Apr 2, 2026

NASA launches Artemis II on first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years

Four astronauts test Orion spacecraft systems during a 10-day flight around the Moon and back to Earth.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
NASA outlines plans for the Moon Base, but challenges remain
Article Jun 2, 2026

NASA outlines plans for the Moon Base, but challenges remain

NASA targets an industrial expansion on the lunar surface, amidst challenges and new roadblocks.
Giulio Prisco 6 min read
The Artemis II saga: SLS setbacks and the push for alternatives
Article Feb 26, 2026

The Artemis II saga: SLS setbacks and the push for alternatives

I look forward to celebrating a successful Artemis II mission in April and praise NASA for taking us back to the Moon, before a new beginning.
Giulio Prisco 5 min read
Starship's reentry sonic boom in a political storm
Article Oct 19, 2024

Starship's reentry sonic boom in a political storm

The epic achievement of SpaceX in a political storm centered on Elon Musk's cultural and political positions.

Giulio Prisco 6 min read
Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after spectacularly successful mission
News Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after spectacularly successful mission

NASA has successfully completed its first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. The four astronauts splashed down safely after flying by the Moon.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing
Article Feb 18, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II plans to send a crew around the Moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing

Artemis II’s goal is to send people to pass by the Moon and be sure all engineering systems are tested in space before Artemis III, which will land astronauts near the lunar south pole.
Republished from The Conversation 6 min read