Artemis Acceleration
At 2 p.m. EDT on Friday, Oct. 23, NASA will provide an update on the agency’s plans to return American astronauts to the Moon by 2028. The briefing will include details about NASA’s Artemis III mission, which will send four astronauts to low Earth orbit to test critical systems needed for future lunar landings, as well as progress on the technologies, systems, and partnerships needed to support future lunar exploration.
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As NASA works to build the Moon Base, humanity’s first lunar outpost, crewed and robotic lunar rovers will play a crucial role during early development. Data from these early missions will inform future mobility systems and infrastructure needed for astronauts to live and work on the Moon.
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RS-25 Engine Tests at NASA Stennis
Teams at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi tested RS-25 engine No. 10001 on Oct. 21, 2026.
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Two-Day Aerospace Festival
MAX POWER
Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER—an exposition of air and space technologies at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8.
The two-day event will feature immersive experiences for all ages to enjoy, including air shows, technology demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, military aircraft, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport.
In collaboration with Air Dot Show, UP Summit, Space Florida, Delaware North, and Purpose Entertainment, MAX POWER blends history, exploration, and the cutting edge of aerospace into an unforgettable experience.
