Italian ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will be the first European to join NASA's Artemis III mission, set to launch in 2027, aiming to return humans to the Moon. He highlights the mission's complexity and the strong EU-US partnership in space exploration.
Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman stated that the race to return humans to the Moon is a direct contest between the United States and China, with both nations aiming for lunar landings within a similar timeframe. He emphasized that the US is in a space race with China, and the upcoming years will be crucial for human exploration beyond Earth.
Photography, arriving in the US in 1839, became a powerful tool for shaping national identity, blending truth and myth. Iconic images documented American dramas from the gold rush to civil rights, often interpreting and creating the nation's story.
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 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."
