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NASA: Progress Made Towards Moon Return in 2025

Published December 31, 2025, 20:01
NASA: Progress Made Towards Moon Return in 2025

In 2025, NASA reported significant progress towards its Artemis program for returning to the Moon, with the scheduled Artemis II test flight in early 2026 being a key milestone. Artemis II will be the first crewed flight around the Moon in over 50 years. Furthermore, NASA landed two robotic science missions on the Moon and introduced 10 new astronaut candidates, selected from over 8,000 applicants. Their training will last nearly two years, preparing them for future missions to Earth, the Moon, and Mars. An increase in countries signing the Artemis Accords, now totaling 59, is also noteworthy, indicating international cooperation for the safe and responsible exploration of the Moon. Finally, NASA conducted the first test flight of its X-59 supersonic aircraft, expected to revolutionize air travel, and continued the 25-year human presence on the International Space Station.