Space Missions 2026: Moon, Mars & Beyond

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May 23

SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Largest Rocket Ever Launches Successfully

SpaceX's Starship Version 3 — the world's biggest rocket at 407 feet — successfully launched Flight 12 on May 22, 2026, deploying Starlink simulators and testing engine reignition for future moon missions.

May 23

Artemis II Splashdown: Crew Returns from Historic Moon Mission

NASA's Artemis II crew splashed down April 10, 2026, setting a human distance record of 252,756 miles — the farthest humans have traveled since Apollo 13 in 1970.

Apr 09

Artemis II Day 9: Orion Crew Heads Home After 252,756-Mile Record

With the historic lunar flyby complete, Artemis II astronauts begin the return journey to Earth on Day 9. Splashdown expected April 18-19, 2026.

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Artemis II Breaks Apollo 13 Record: 252,756 Miles from Earth

Apr 08

Artemis II Lunar Flyby 2026: Crew Breaks 252,756-Mile Record

Apr 07

Artemis II Day 3: Crew Coasts to Moon, Lunar Flyby Monday April 6

Apr 04

Chang'e 7 Lunar Mission 2026: Hunting Water Ice

Mar 18

NASA ESCAPADE 2026: $79.5M Mission to Solve Mars Mystery

Mar 17

Artemis II 2026: First Moon Crew Since 1972 Launches Apr 1

Mar 17

▸ If you dream of space tourism, Artemis II's success paves the way for commercial Moon trips by 2030 — NASA estimates tickets at $50-100M initially.

References

1. NASA — Artemis II Mission Updates, 2026
2. ISRO — Gaganyaan G1 Uncrewed Test, March 2026
3. CNSA — Chang'e 7 Lunar Mission, 2026