NASA has announced the crew for the Artemis 3 mission, scheduled for 2027. The mission will orbit Earth, testing lunar lander prototypes and new spacesuits, paving the way for a 2028 lunar landing. The crew includes astronauts from NASA and ESA.
A poll reveals that 12% of Americans believe the moon landing was faked, while only 9% find it acceptable for President Trump to name federal buildings after himself while in office. A judge ruled against Trump's attempt to rename the Kennedy Center, citing Congress's sole authority.
China launched three astronauts, including the first from Hong Kong, on the Shenzhou-23 mission Sunday, aiming for a Moon landing by 2030. The mission to Tiangong space station will test long-duration spaceflight adaptability amid a renewed space race with the US.
China announced the integration of its manned and unmanned lunar exploration programs into a unified "Lunar Exploration Project." Preparations are underway for the Chang'e-7 mission in the latter half of the year, and the country aims for its first manned moon landing before 2030.
"You just push this button, and in three hours, you're counting photons."
"You just push this button, and in three hours, you're counting photons."
