What’s after Artemis II? Inside NASA’s audacious plan to build a nuclear-powered moon base.
The end of the historic Artemis II mission kicks off a race to establish a permanent human presence on the moon.
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Learn how to find Orion’s Belt
National Geographic’s Wonder Lessons will teach you how to navigate the stars, spot cloud types, recognize common trees, and identify different kinds of rocks. Today, we’re learning how to spot the constellation of Orion.
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The food on Artemis II is surprisingly tasty—but it still won’t be good enough for Mars
Future missions will need longer expiration dates and grow-it-yourself options. Luckily, labs around the world are working on these menus—and invited National Geographic inside.
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A pampered tortoise relaxes at a home dedicated for exotic pets that have outlived their owners. A couple poses for photos in a surreal landscape that is actually a toxic wasteland. Gorgeous cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, Japan. Check out some of the picture…
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The Artemis II crew has a chance to recreate ‘Earthrise,’ one of the most famous photos of all time
The 1968 photo of our blue planet inspired the global environmental movement. Now, NASA hopes to recapture that magic on their 10-day mission.
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