Artemis II Crew Honored with Space Medal | Colorado Springs News

Artemis II crew just earned the rare Congressional Space Medal of Honor—only 30 astronauts have ever received it, including legends like Armstrong and Glenn. Their record-setting lunar flyby tested NASA’s Orion capsule and rocket, setting the stage for future missions: a docking rehearsal in orbit next year, then a moon landing near the south pole by 2028—with a possible return to the moon before Trump’s term ends and Mars on the horizon. The president also unveiled a new U.S. Space Academy to train astronauts for the Space Force, NASA, and commercial partners, signaling a bold new era in space exploration as nations race to claim lunar resources. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bb0fe818ef7dfc2