Artemis II could take humans farther than they've ever gone before

NASA is working to take astronauts farther from Earth than any humans have ever gone, but the ambitious and costly moonshot has been plagued by delays.

Cold weather delays NASA’s Artemis II moon mission

The first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years is on hold as winter weather in Florida forces NASA to push back launch plans for Artemis II. The agency says near-freezing temperatures and strong winds at Kennedy Space Center prompted managers to delay a crucial fueling test — known as the wet dress rehearsal
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Artemis II highlights a shift in U.S. space strategy since Apollo and contrasts with China's closed program

China’s program is centrally directed and tightly controlled by the state, while the U.S. approach is intentionally open and designed so partners can operate within a shared framework.

Blast off for NASA's Artemis II has been years in the making

As NASA prepares for astronauts' first lunar fly-around in more than half a century, take a look back at 60 Minutes' Artemis coverage.

You can see NASA's Artemis rocket on the launch pad anytime. Here's how

NASA is providing a 24/7 live feed of the Space Launch System rocket on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Artemis II: All About NASA's Ambitious Return to the Moon

NASA's Artemis II mission looks to be as little as a couple of weeks away. The middle child of the three-part Artemis project, this mission will allow humans to swing by the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. It also hopes to pave the way for even more ambitious missions in the future.