00:00A solar eclipse plus more moon missions for U.S. astronauts and robots. These are the space and
00:10astronomy events to look forward to in 2026. First up, NASA's Artemis 2 mission. As early
00:15as February, four astronauts will loop around the moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than
00:2050 years. This 10-day journey will pave the way for future moon landings. Then in August,
00:25sky watchers get a treat — a rare total solar eclipse sweeping across Greenland, Iceland,
00:31and parts of Europe. Cruise ships are already planning eclipse-themed voyages for the best
00:35views at sea. In the U.S., you'll catch a partial eclipse in New England, just don't forget those
00:40eclipse glasses. And that's not all. Multiple robotic landers will target the lunar surface
00:45throughout the year, carrying experiments to prep for human missions. Success isn't guaranteed,
00:50though about half of lunar landing attempts fail. But if they stick the landing, it's a big leap
00:54forward. From moon missions to an eclipse at sea, 2026 is going to be pretty epic for space fans.
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