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Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS

Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.

August 6, 2026

Watch: Inside Neil Armstrong’s childhood home as it goes on sale

Armstrong's dreams of flying took off at this Ohio house as a boy, before he eventually became the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969.

August 5, 2026

Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission

The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.

June 9, 2026

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

June 9, 2026

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?

Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.

June 9, 2026

Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.

June 8, 2026

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

June 5, 2026

The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts

Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

May 22, 2026

New footage shows moment Orion capsule hatch is opened at sea

Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.

April 14, 2026

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

April 11, 2026

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

April 11, 2026

Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon

Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.

April 11, 2026

Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

April 10, 2026

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown - Reuters

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown Reuters

April 10, 2026

Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II

Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.

April 9, 2026

Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries

The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".

April 9, 2026

Artemis II astronauts capture stunning views of Earth and the moon on historic voyage - Reuters

Artemis II astronauts capture stunning views of Earth and the moon on historic voyage Reuters

April 6, 2026

The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

April 5, 2026

Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

April 5, 2026

'Absolutely spectacular': Artemis II crew see first glimpse of far side of Moon

Astronauts on the Artemis II mission are on the third day of their journey around the far side of the Moon.

April 5, 2026