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NASA's ambitious Artemis 3 mission includes 3 giant rocket launches, 2 private moon landers and 1 big question: Can it all work together?

NASA's Artemis 3 mission in 2027 looks to be one of agency's most complicated missions ever, with three giant rocket launches and two private moon lander prototypes that haven't been built yet.

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What Is The Blue Full Moon? Meaning, Where To Watch And Is It Really Blue

A rare Blue Micromoon will grace the night sky in May 2026, combining a Blue Moon and a micromoon for a unique celestial event not seen again until 2053.

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After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA's entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO soon

"Blue Origin’s inability to launch Blue Moon anytime soon is likely to put the company out of the running for Artemis III."

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Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting?

What is it about the Blue Moon that inspires us to write songs and name beers after it?

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Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream

Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).

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The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May

The second full moon of May takes to the night sky tonight. Here's what to expect.

Space

Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it?

Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend.

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Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded, engulfing the launchpad in a massive fireball. The spectacular fire, caught on video, not only destroyed the rocket but also appears to have significantly damaged Blue Origin’s only launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space…

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Blue Moon to Light Up the Sky on May 30, 2026: What You Need to Know

Night sky watchers are in for a celestial treat this month as a rare Blue Moon is set to brighten the skies on May 30, 2026. While the term might sound like the Moon will turn blue, the reality is quite different—and scientifically fascinating.

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How to watch the rare blue Micromoon: Date, timing and best viewing locations

A rare Blue Micromoon will appear on May 31, 2026, giving skywatchers a chance to witness one of the year’s most unusual lunar events. A Blue Moon refers to the second full moon within a calendar month, while a Micromoon occurs when the Moon reaches full phase near apogee, its…

The Economic Times

How to catch the perfect full moonrise — just in time for the Blue Moon show on May 30

A rare second full moon arrives this week — and if you get the timing wrong, you'll miss its magic. Here's how to plan it precisely.

Space

Blue Moon alert: A rare full moon will glow orange after sunset this week — Here’s the best time to watch

Skywatchers are preparing for one of 2026’s most beautiful lunar events as a rare Blue Moon rises alongside bright stars and planets. Even though Blue Moons do not actually appear blue, they continue to capture public fascination because of their rarity and unique timing.

The Economic Times

Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training

A mockup of Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 2 lunar lander has been assembled at the Johnson Space Center, and is ready for Artemis astronauts to come aboard to begin training.

Space

NASA wants to land astronauts on the moon in 2028. Will SpaceX's Starship or Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander be ready in time?

After Artemis 2, NASA's moon return hinges on two unproven commercial landers, each of which faces major technical and timeline challenges.

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Full moon alert: May's Flower 'micromoon' will look extra small tonight, with a rare Blue Moon following

May's full moon rises on May Day — May 1 — shortly after sunset, creating a dramatic spectacle for skywatchers.

Space

Artemis 3 has been pushed to late 2027. Can NASA still land astronauts on the moon in 2028?

Artemis 3 slips to late 2027 as Starship and Blue Moon lag, delaying NASA’s lunar return timeline and jeopardizing a 2028 moon landing.

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Blue Origin will build NASA's new moon lander for Artemis astronauts

Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander will take astronauts to the lunar surface in 2029, on the Artemis 5 mission. It's the second NASA moon lander for astronauts, after SpaceX's Starship.

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