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NASA
NASA’s Artemis II mission is progressing with a wet dress rehearsal on February 3, 2026, where the SLS rocket was fueled and a launch countdown simulated. The agency’s lunar exploration continues as the Artemis II commander named a lunar crater Carroll on April 6, 2026. On August 26, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible, with up to 96% of the moon in Earth’s shadow.
What to know
- The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched from Kennedy Space Center on a Falcon Heavy rocket. Aug 30
- The mission aims to study dark matter, dark energy, and the large-scale structure of the universe. Aug 30
- Partial lunar eclipse begins tonight and lasts into early Friday. Aug 26
- Up to 96% of the moon will be in Earth’s shadow, turning it a deep red. Aug 26
Timeline
- Oct 24, 2026
- Aug 30, 2026
- Aug 26, 2026
- Aug 13, 2026
- Aug 11, 2026
- Apr 6, 2026
- Apr 2, 2026
- Feb 3, 2026
- Jan 28, 2026
- Jan 8, 2026
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