NASA’s Artemis II mission soared to an unprecedented 149 million views, breaking the agency’s streaming record. According to NASA figures, the astronauts connected with hundreds of millions worldwide, demonstrating the continued public fascination with lunar exploration.

NASA astronaut and Cal Poly alum Victor Glover spoke to nearly 1,300 members of the university community, showcasing how the school’s hands-on teaching approach launched him into a successful career. Glover, whose resume includes the recent Artemis II lunar mission, underscored the power of “Learn by Doing” for shaping future explorers.

NASA’s Artemis II rocket inched out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center before dawn, barely hitting 1 mph. This slow but deliberate pace signals the next phase in humanity’s return to the moon.

A new study introduces an innovative, soft deployable airless wheel designed to facilitate exploration of the Moon’s lava tubes. Published in the December 2025 issue of Science Robotics, this work brings forward a novel approach to space travel and technology.

In a groundbreaking launch, SpaceX has sent Japanese and U.S. lunar landers on separate missions to the Moon, marking a significant advancement in the race to commercialize Earth’s lunar neighbor. The missions by ispace and Firefly Aerospace aim to establish a business presence on the Moon and pave the way for future exploration.