Artemis moon base will have hopping drones and rovers | 'One of the great unresolved embarrassments of physics' | NASA will reveal the Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9

Artemis moon base will have hopping drones and rovers | 'One of the great unresolved embarrassments of physics' | NASA will reveal the Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9 Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com | Web Version   May 27, 2026 FOLLOW US FOLLOW US   Taking you out of this world, every day SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad Artemis moon base will have hopping drones and rovers We are halfway through, folks  — happy Wednesday!  This morning started off with a Russian spacewalk  — if you happened to miss the live coverage, stay tuned and we'll have the full scoop on how this tricky space maneuver went.  While the cosmonauts finish their work, take a look at what NASA revealed yesterday in their Artemis moon base briefing. It turns out that not only is the agency pushing forward with a moon base as part of the Artemis program, but they also plan for this base to cover hundreds of square miles and include hopping scout drones and brand new moon rovers. And this won't be the only Artemis news, as the agency also announced that on June 9 they will reveal the crew for the next crewed mission in NASA's Artemis Program of lunar exploration.  What do you think about NASA's evolving vision for the future of Artemis?   Back on Earth, scientists are still grappling with the physics problem that is gravity hundreds of years on and some think it's getting embarrassing; our own Milky Way galaxy may have gobbled up another galaxy named Loki; scientists are puzzled by an underwater volcano; and more.  And don't forget to look up! We've got a planet parade and a full moon coming up  — the second full moon this month (weirdly, that does happen sometimes).  Check out what's big in space below!   What does NASA say?   Trending 'One of the great unresolved embarrassments of physics' Big G is the oldest fundamental constant in physics and remains the least clearly defined. One scientist has spent a decade attempting to crack the mystery of the gravitational constant, and it all came down to the opening of a single envelope. What is it? Spaceflight NASA will reveal the Artemis 3 astronauts on June 9 On June 9, NASA will reveal the astronauts who will fly on the Artemis 3 docking mission in Earth orbit next year. Mark your calendar Skywatching 3 planets will line up in the night sky tonight Don't miss Jupiter, Venus and Mercury create a dazzling line in the western sky at sunset tonight. Look for a planet parade Science & Astronomy The Milky Way may have devoured a galaxy named Loki Astronomers say that they have identified 20 stars that may have grown up together in a dwarf galaxy named "Loki" that eventually became part of our Milky Way. What happened? Satellites imaged an underwater volcano erupting  Satellites captured footage of an underwater volcano eruption in a part of the sea that remains largely a mystery. Learn more Today in Space Laser beams blast through the cosmos Fear not, these lasers are just doing science. See the full picture! Entertainment Every Lego Star Wars set released in 2026 that I wish I had Lego is going all out with Star Wars this year, from awesome mid-sided AT-AT through to a whole range of super-interactive Smart Brick-enabled models. Here are the sets I absolutely have to add to my Lego Star Wars collection. Bring on the LEGOS HBO's 'Lanterns' does have some green in it after all "This ring? It's the most powerful weapon in the universe." Dive into 'Lanterns' Editor's Note Editor's Note And that's it for our space update today! We are still buzzing after the moon base briefing yesterday, imagining what this moon base might really be like. Now that the pieces have fallen into place and the $1 billion of NASA contracts to get things started have been set, we can finally start to see the concrete pieces of this puzzle come together.  Back on Earth, we have a wild week for skywatching, so mark your calendars, check your time zone, and grab a friend or two and look up. We have a planet parade in the night sky, with multiple planets all lined up in a pretty spectacular fashion, we are looking forward to the blue moon full moon (the second full moon this month), and this week a few lucky folks might be able to spot the elusive "Manhattanhenge."    Lots more to come, stay tuned!     Ad astra per aspera  Chelsea Gohd Content Manager, Space.com Stay up-to-date on all things space science, news, and entertainment by subscribing to our newsletters. Sign Up   Follow SPACE Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions When you purchase through links in our content, we may earn an affiliate commission.   Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036