New Frontier Magazine

Artemis Program

2 articles

Editorial illustration for Starship Achieves Orbital Milestone Amidst Fiery End, Posing New Challenges for Artemis Lunar Program
Space Exploration

Starship Achieves Orbital Milestone Amidst Fiery End, Posing New Challenges for Artemis Lunar Program

SpaceX's Starship achieved its first orbital milestone, successfully reaching Earth orbit and deploying satellites. However, the test flight ended with a fiery explosion, raising concerns for its critical role in NASA's Artemis lunar program.

Daron Krikorian·September 29, 2026
Astronauts working near the Artemis lunar lander on the Moon's surface, with Earth in the background, symbolizing the challenges of a sustainable lunar presence.
Space Exploration

Top 3 NASA Artemis Challenges for Sustainable Moon Presence in 2026

Former NASA Administrator Mike Griffin has publicly called for the Artemis III mission and all subsequent missions to be canceled and restarted, citing deep-seated program issues.

Daron Krikorian·July 19, 2026