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February 9, 2026

Astrolab FLIP lunar rover to carry US flag smuggled to the moon on Apollo 15

A small American flag that in 1971 was smuggled to the surface of the moon is now set to return there, this time in an official, albeit one-way, capacity. The flag's new flight has the endorsement of the astronaut who unknowingly enabled its earlier trip.

February 6, 2026

Apollo moon meals and more: Artist's Etsy shop offers replica space food

Fifty-year-old freeze-dried spaghetti with meat sauce never looked so good. Ryan Nagata, an artist known for his replica spacesuits, has launched an Etsy shop to offer a full menu of Apollo and early space shuttle-era replica foods.


February 3, 2026

NASA delays Artemis II moon mission to March after rocket test runs into a leak

NASA has delayed the launch of its first astronauts to fly to the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II crew now have at least a month before they lift off on a 10-day mission to fly by and beyond the moon before returning to Earth.


January 29, 2026

Tim Hortons to celebrate first Canadian to fly to moon with 'Moonbits'

Tim Hortons is offering a sweet send off for the first Canadian astronaut to fly to the moon. The Canada-based coffeehouse has announced a limited-edition Moonbits box that will be available only in Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen's hometown.


January 22, 2026

Artemis II crew wears 'Freedom 250' patch for America's semiquincentennial

The next astronauts to fly to the moon are now wearing their pride for America's history on their sleeves. NASA revealed the Freedom 250 commemorative patch and announced the Artemis II crew will wear the emblem "during their historic launch."
February 4, 2026

NASA stage show explores 'outer' outer space with Henson's Fraggles

Move over Snoopy... NASA has a new character helping to promote its exploration plans. His name is... Uncle Traveling Matt. "Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure" is now playing at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.


January 30, 2026

Smithsonian's Air and Space to celebrate 50 years with new exhibits, events

The National Air and Space Museum will count down to its 50th birthday this summer by showcasing artifacts from each of the 50 U.S. states before debuting five galleries. The museum is nearing the completion of a multi-year renovation of its flagship building.


January 28, 2026

Attached to tragedy: Tracing Challenger 'Remove Before Flight' tags 40 years on

Forty years ago, a stack of bright red vinyl tags shared a physical connection to what would develop into NASA's first space shuttle disaster. The banners, though, were collected before the ill-fated launch as was instructed in bold on the front of each.


January 22, 2026

From earth (soil) to the moon (flag): NASA to fly artifacts, mementos on Artemis II

NASA's first astronauts to launch to the moon in more than 50 years will pay tribute to the lunar and space exploration missions that preceded them, as well as aviation and American history, by flying artifacts and mementos of those past accomplishments.

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February 6, 2026
Ars Technica

Lawmakers ask what it would take to "store" the International Space Station


Members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee voted to approve a NASA authorization bill this week, advancing legislation chock full of policy guidelines meant to give lawmakers a voice in the space agency's strategic direction.

February 5, 2026
Ars Technica

NASA changes its mind, will allow Artemis astronauts to take iPhones to the Moon


The iPhone is going orbital, and this time it will be allowed to hang around for a while.

January 26, 2026
Concord Monitor

'Our job is to inspire': Educator astronauts continue Christa's dream


Astronaut Richard "Ricky" Arnold floated aboard the International Space Station in 2019, steadying floating orbs of water with his fingertips as he looked straight into the camera — speaking not to scientists or engineers, but to classrooms full of children.

January 25, 2026
National Public Radio (NPR)

Challenger at 40: Lessons from a tragedy


Forty years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff. Seven astronauts were killed, including teacher-in-space Christa McAuliffe. It was a devastating blow to the U.S. space program and a national tragedy for the country.

January 23, 2026
Florida Today

Apollo 1 film pays tribute to NASA's fallen heroes on Day of Remembrance


Through tragedy there is triumph, and a film telling the story of NASA's race to the moon and its first loss, "Apollo 1," illustrated this journey during NASA's annual Day of Remembrance at Kennedy Space Center.
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