NASA is losing four key senior officials close to its flagship moon program, according to people familiar with the changes, adding more uncertainty over the agency's space exploration trajectory as Elon Musk and President Donald Trump play up missions to Mars.

NASA faces uncertainty as key leaders, including Jim Free, retire. The leadership vacuum raises doubts about the Artemis moon mission, especially amid pressures from SpaceX's Elon Musk to prioritize Mars exploration.

The US space agency is losing four senior officials, insiders say, including a key defender of the Artemis missions Nasa is losing four key senior officials close to its flagship moon programme, according to people familiar with the changes,

The latest private lunar lander is a little closer to its destination. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost fired its engines early in the morning of February 18, marking the latest stage in its 45-day long trip to the Moon.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander lowered its orbit around the moon Tuesday (Feb. 18), sending back gorgeous footage from just over the lunar surface.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft captured a stunning view of the far side of the moon, which is the side that faces away from Earth.

The next full moon, known as the Worm Moon, occurs Thursday, March 13, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. A full moon will appear full for a couple of days before it moves into its next phase, according to NASA.

Hundreds of millions of Americans will have the chance in March to see the first total lunar eclipse in nearly three years.