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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/the-artemis-ii-mission-sends-back-stunning-images-of-the-far-side-of-the-moon/
Finally, Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon - Ars Technica
Apr 9, 2026 - The Moon, the Earth, and the Sun—oh what fun!
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/four-astronauts-depart-for-the-moon-with-a-fiery-send-off-from-cape-canaveral/
Artemis II, NASA's boldest mission in generations, launches crew to the Moon - Ars Technica
Apr 2, 2026 - Liftoff of Artemis II with four astronauts occurred at 6:35 pm EDT (22:35 UTC) on Wednesday.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/space-experts-foresee-an-operational-need-for-nuclear-power-on-the-moon/
Space experts foresee an “operational need” for nuclear power on the Moon - Ars Technica
Apr 4, 2024 - “We do anticipate having to deploy nuclear systems on the lunar surface.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/03/we-got-an-audience-with-the-lunar-viceroy-to-talk-how-nasa-will-build-a-moon-base/
We got an audience with the "Lunar Viceroy" to talk how NASA will build a Moon base - Ars Technica
Mar 25, 2026 - It has been clear that we all need to be focused on one thing, not 10 things.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/the-moon-is-already-on-google-maps-did-artemis-ii-really-tell-us-anything-new/
The Moon is already on Google Maps—did Artemis II really tell us anything new? - Ars Technica
Apr 9, 2026 - I think the biggest value here is the PR. I mean, it's getting the public excited.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/03/nasa-is-leading-the-way-to-the-moon-but-the-military-wont-be-far-behind/
NASA is leading the way to the Moon, but the military won't be far behind - Ars Technica
Apr 1, 2026 - I just don't want to get caught flat-footed when we start to have to protect US interests out there.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/whats-the-deal-with-spacesuits-for-the-moon-will-they-be-ready-in-time/
What's the deal with spacesuits for the Moon? Will they be ready in time? - Ars Technica
Apr 21, 2026 - NASA is down to a single provider for a critical link in its lunar architecture.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/03/nasa-kills-lunar-space-station-to-focus-on-ambitious-moon-base/
NASA kills lunar space station to focus on ambitious Moon base - Ars Technica
Mar 24, 2026 - Everyone wants to be on the surface.
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/03/after-more-than-53-years-humans-may-finally-return-to-the-moon-this-week/
After more than 53 years, humans may finally return to the Moon this week - Ars Technica
Mar 31, 2026 - Things are certainly starting to feel real here at the Cape.
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https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/10/nasa-builds-support-for-artemis-by-signing-accords-with-seven-countries/
Seven countries join NASA to explore the Moon peacefully, transparently - Ars Technica
Oct 13, 2020 - “The law right now prohibits us from engaging China on bilateral activities.”...
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/04/nasas-moon-ship-and-rocket-seem-to-be-working-well-so-what-about-the-landers/
NASA's Moon ship and rocket seem to be working well, so what about the landers? - Ars Technica
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/11/blue-origin-will-move-heaven-and-earth-to-help-nasa-reach-the-moon-faster-ceo-says/
Blue Origin will “move heaven and Earth” to help NASA reach the Moon faster, CEO says - Ars Technica
Nov 10, 2025 - We have some ideas that we think could accelerate the path to the Moon.
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