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January 22, 2026

Artemis II crew wears 'Freedom 250' patch for America's semiquincentennial

The next astronauts to fly to the moon are now wearing their pride for America's history on their sleeves. NASA revealed the Freedom 250 commemorative patch and announced the Artemis II crew will wear the emblem "during their historic launch."

January 22, 2026

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

NASA's first astronauts to launch 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 flying artifacts and mementos of those past accomplishments.


January 15, 2026

NASA rolls out Artemis II rocket to launch pad for astronauts' flight to the moon

NASA is now four miles closer to returning astronauts to the moon. The agency rolled out its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft in preparation for the Artemis II mission to launch astronauts to the moon for the first time in over 50 years.


January 12, 2026

Crew splashes down safely after medical issue cuts ISS stay short

The first medically-driven early end to a U.S. space mission has now been safely completed. Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Platonov returned to Earth from the International Space Station a few weeks earlier than originally planned.


January 9, 2026

Astronaut Hall of Fame to honor veteran spacewalkers Akers and Tanner in May

Two veteran NASA spacewalkers are being honored with their induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Tom Akers and Joe Tanner, who each launched on four space shuttle missions, will be recognized for their service to the space program.
January 21, 2026

'For All Mankind' to launch into long-awaited Season 5 on Apple TV this March

As NASA prepares to return astronauts to the moon, Apple TV is ready to take us all back to Mars. "For All Mankind," the critically-acclaimed alternate space history series, will resume with the first episode of its long-awaited fifth season on March 27.


January 15, 2026

'The Ascent of Rauschenberg' to highlight artist's space works at Smithsonian

Robert Rauschenberg, a mixed-medium painter who was a member of NASA's Art Program and who joined an effort to sneak artwork to the moon, will be the first artist celebrated in a newly-renovated gallery at the National Air and Space Museum.


January 12, 2026

Playmobil and European Space Agency debut 'ESA Space Range' Mars toys

Playmobil and the European Space Agency (ESA) have returned to the red planet. The German toy company and international space exploration organization have a new series of Mars-themed toys based on ESA's current missions and vision for the future.


January 8, 2026

NASA to topple towers used to test Saturn rockets, space shuttle

Two historic NASA test facilities that were used in the development of the Saturn V and space shuttle launch vehicles are set to be demolished after towering over the agency's Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama since the start of the Space Age.

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January 25, 2026
National Public Radio (NPR)

Challenger at 40: Lessons from a tragedy


Forty years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff. Seven astronauts were killed, including teacher-in-space Christa McAuliffe. It was a devastating blow to the U.S. space program and a national tragedy for the country.

January 23, 2026
Florida Today

Apollo 1 film pays tribute to NASA's fallen heroes on Day of Remembrance


Through tragedy there is triumph, and a film telling the story of NASA's race to the moon and its first loss, "Apollo 1," illustrated this journey during NASA's annual Day of Remembrance at Kennedy Space Center.

January 22, 2026
Orlando Sentinel

Jacksonville business creates rubber stamp to go on NASA's Artemis II space mission


Only on Action News Jax, we're hearing from a local business owner whose product will be traveling on NASA's Artemis II space mission in a few weeks.

January 20, 2026
Orlando Sentinel

Oldest astronaut Buzz Aldrin turns 96 as new moon astronauts share Apollo inspirations


Buzz Aldrin, the second man and only one of 12 to ever walk on the moon, turns 96 today. He's just one of four living moonwalkers and the oldest remaining astronaut still making trips around the sun.

January 10, 2026
Washington Post

New NASA head appears to slow controversial Discovery shuttle move


After months of controversy, new NASA administrator Jared Isaacman appears to be putting the brakes on a plan to relocate the historic space shuttle Discovery from its final resting place at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia to Texas.
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