Space Exploration

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The Artemis III astronaut crew stands ready on the launchpad, a powerful rocket behind them, symbolizing the anticipation and altered goals of their space mission.

NASA names Artemis III crew for mission that won't land on Moon

Despite the fanfare of Tuesday's announcement, the four astronauts named to the Artemis III mission will not walk on the Moon, nor even go near it, according to BBC .

Stella Moreno·June 12, 2026

A NASA Lunabotics Challenge robot operating on three wheels after damage, with a team of engineers observing, symbolizing resilience and adaptability in space exploration.

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NASA engineers human team resilience and autonomous systems

At NASA's 2026 Lunabotics Challenge, the University of Virginia team reconfigured their robot to operate on three wheels after one detached mid-run.

Hugo Lambert·May 28, 2026