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Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon
Article Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II’s long countdown – a space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the Moon

Over more than 50 years, each new presidential administration has reassessed the place of spaceflight among its priorities, either encouraging or curtailing the return to the Moon.
Republished from The Conversation 7 min read
NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long‑term lunar presence
Article Apr 1, 2026

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long‑term lunar presence

The U.S. is committing to the steady, repeatable work of building a lasting foothold on the Moon, and redefining humanity’s relationship with space itself.
Republished from The Conversation 5 min read
Ignition! Back to the Moon to stay, and beyond
Article Mar 27, 2026

Ignition! Back to the Moon to stay, and beyond

NASA’a bold new plan to accelerate the Artemis program, build a Moonbase, and move on to Mars and the planets.
Giulio Prisco 8 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
India Joins the U.S. and China in a Club No Private Company Has Entered Until Now
News Jul 18, 2026

India Joins the U.S. and China in a Club No Private Company Has Entered Until Now

India's Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched the Vikram-1 orbital rocket, advancing private spaceflight, small satellite launches, and the commercial space industry.

gizmo guru 2 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 and SpaceX must continue to work together for the common good
Article Oct 25, 2024

NASA and SpaceX must continue to work together for the common good

NASA and SpaceX must continue to work together on the Artemis program for a permanent and sustainable return to the Moon. 

Giulio Prisco 6 min read
AstroRad Vest Cuts Solar Storm Radiation by 60%
Mindbytes Aug 14, 2026

AstroRad Vest Cuts Solar Storm Radiation by 60%

Artemis I flight data shows StemRad's 26-kg vest would reduce astronaut dose by 60% in a 1972-class solar storm matching Orion's storm shelter.

gizmo guru 1 min read
Should we still want biological space colonists (Part 2)?
Article Feb 22, 2025

Should we still want biological space colonists (Part 2)?

Part 2: Should we send human astronauts to colonize space? Or should we build conscious HL-AGI robots first, and then send them?

Giulio Prisco 7 min read
Space’s Aging Problem Has Moved to the Liver
News Jul 16, 2026

Space’s Aging Problem Has Moved to the Liver

New research reveals how space radiation and microgravity may accelerate aging, exposing critical health risks for future Moon missions, Mars missions, and deep-space astronauts.

gizmo guru 2 min read