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U.S. and China in a Tight Race to Return Humans to the Moon

Success in upcoming orbital tests, followed by rapid infrastructure deployment, will determine which country secures a lasting lunar foothold.

NASA Audit Finds Lingering Starliner Failures That Threaten Certification

NASA Pushes Artemis III to Late 2027 for Earth‑Orbit Docking Test

NASA Refocuses Artemis With Standardized SLS and Centaur V, Repurposes Artemis III for LEO Test

White House Orders 2028 Moon Return as New NASA Chief Moves to Accelerate Artemis

NASA Stacks Artemis II for Early February Launch as Agency Delays Artemis III and Reopens Lander Competition

NASA Chief Rejects Moon-Race Doubts, Vows U.S. Will Land Before China

NASA to Lose Nearly 4,000 Workers Through Deferred Resignation Programs

Makenzie Lystrup to Depart NASA’s Goddard on Aug. 1; Deputy Cynthia Simmons Named Acting Director