CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA begun fueling its moon rocket Wednesday for humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century, aiming for an evening liftoff with four astronauts.

A Transylvania County science research and education center with roots in the Space Race is getting back to its original mission, helping NASA track astronauts as they head to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

March 28, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

The first crewed mission of NASA's Artemis moon program may take off in a matter of days, with a launch window that opens on April 1, and as preparations are underway for that, the space agency is refocusing its plan to establish a human presence on the moon.

NASA is set to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on a trip around the moon. The first time they did this, it changed the world.

Two days before NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell toured Washington aerospace facilities Monday to highlight the state’s growing role in space

NASA’s CubeSats and technology demonstrations will launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 on March 30, testing communications, thermal protection and in-space capabilities to support research.

According to a letter seen by Bloomberg, Marvel addressed her resignation to Gavin Schmidt and Ron Miller and framed her exit as a protest against efforts to undermine the integrity of federally funded research.