posted 01-22-2026 01:00 AM               

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

NASA's first astronauts to fly 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 taking with them artifacts and mementos representing those past accomplishments.

NASA on Wednesday (Jan. 21) revealed the contents of the Artemis II mission's Official Flight Kit (OFK), continuing a tradition dating back to the Apollo program of packing a duffel bag-size pouch of symbolic and celebratory items to celebrate the flight and recognize the people behind it. The kit includes more than 2,300 items, including a handful of relics.

posted 01-23-2026 10:55 AM               

This stamp wasn't built for a desk. It was built to meet mission requirements.

• Under one ounce.
  
• Removable handle.
  
• Clean, consistent impressions.

When NASA asked for a custom stamp for Artemis II, we didn't adjust a template. We engineered a solution. From everyday paperwork to a mission beyond Earth, this is what it means to stand behind every mark we make.

posted 01-23-2026 03:31 PM               

This Artemis stamp orbited the moon