Artemis IV
Coverage of Artemis IV in the Nexus archive.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. They highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and announced plans for future Artemis missions, including Artemis III and IV, which will focus on lunar orbit operations and moon landings.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their moonship three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. The mission marked humanity’s first moon trip in over half a century, with future Artemis III and IV missions planned for 2024 and 2028, respectively.
- Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar mission that traveled 252,756 miles, the farthest in human history. The crew highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and discussed future Artemis missions, including Artemis III (set for next year) and Artemis IV (as early as 2028), which will involve lunar lander practice and moon landings.
- US Army astronaut tapped for NASA’s Artemis III mission
Col. Frank Rubio, a U.S. Army astronaut, will join NASA’s Artemis III mission in 2027 to test spacecraft systems for future lunar landings. The mission will evaluate navigation and docking with commercial landing systems developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX ahead of the 2028 Artemis IV moon mission.
- Prada is making the cooling suit NASA astronauts will wear under their moon spacesuits
Prada is developing the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment for NASA astronauts to wear inside the AxEMU spacesuit during Artemis IV moonwalks, which can last up to eight hours.
- NASA will wear high-tech Prada long johns to the Moon
NASA will use a high-tech Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment (LCVG) developed by Prada and Axiom Space for astronauts on the Artemis IV Moon mission in 2028. The LCVG will regulate body temperature during spacewalks using a circulating cold water system with a backup feature.
- NASA provides some details about Artemis III, but hard decisions remain
NASA announced plans to fly the Artemis III mission in low-Earth orbit, targeting a 2027 launch to help land humans on the Moon. The agency chose this orbit to preserve resources for future missions. NASA will use a spacer to simulate an upper stage without propulsive capabilities.
- Artemis crew says they wanted to 'connect with humanity,' show what can be done when they put their mind to it
The Artemis II crew, after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, emphasized their mission's goal to inspire humanity and demonstrate collective achievement. They set a new record for the farthest human space travel, surpassing Apollo 13, and highlighted preparations for Artemis III and IV. The crew also shared reflections on Earth's fragility and unity when viewed from space.
- NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly around the far side of the Moon
NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 2, 2026, with four astronauts aboard the Orion capsule to orbit the Moon's far side, marking a key step toward establishing a sustainable lunar presence. The mission aims to test hardware for future human landings, including the first woman on the Moon under the Artemis program.
- With Orion still flying, NASA is nearing key decisions about Artemis III
NASA is advancing plans for Artemis III, a mission designed to operate in Earth orbit to mitigate risks for future lunar landings. The agency is finalizing orbital decisions for Artemis III ahead of its planned launch, with Administrator Jared Isaacman discussing key design parameters.