Why'd It Take So Long To Return To The Moon?

The Artemis II mission is underway — but it took a while.

View in Browser  DIGITAL ISSUES GEAR REVIEWS SUBSCRIBE The Story We Can't Stop Thinking About  Our return to the moon. Humans are finally heading back to the Moon—but why has it taken more than half a century to return? Artemis II, which launched Wednesday, marks the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, a moment that feels both historic and shockingly overdue. The long gap wasn't about capability so much as shifting budgets and changing goals. Now let's think about what happens once we're back. —Andrew Daniels, Director of News Why Has It Taken So Long To Get Humans Back to the Moon? To no one's surprise, it's complicated. Read More Scientists May Have Discovered the Last Common Ancestor of Humans and Apes A new species of ancient primate challenges what we think we know about where human ancestors diverged from monkeys. Read More Scientists Witnessed the Formation of a Mysterious Particle for the First Time Theories long predicted how polarons form, but now there's proof. Read More The Best Trail Cameras For Identifying and Watching Wildlife A great trail camera helps you stealthily identify wildlife from afar, capturing footage you could never get in person. Read More Got a Musty Attic or Damp Basement? These Humidifiers Pull Pints of Excess Moisture from the Air Our favorite models from trusted brands including Homelabs, Costway, and GE. Read More 15 Secrets to Cleaning Your Home No need to block off a full day for cleaning. Read More Need Assistance? Contact Us. Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Popular Mechanics is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779

Power Washer Or Pressure Washer?

Learn the difference and get our recs.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. Welcome to the POP MECH Gear Guide, our newsletter highlighting products we've evaluated and handpicked for you. Our selections are backed by over 100 years of testing and powered by experience so you have everything you need to make it, do it, learn it, or master it.   — POP MECH Test Team It's a Heated Debate: Pressure Versus Power Washers Explained By Our Expert It comes down to water temperature—one uses hot; one does not   READ MORE Are Robot Lawn Mowers Really Any Good? We Put Several to the Test Robot lawn mowers are pricey, but they take all the effort out of perfect lawncare. READ MORE There's a New Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Flashlight—and It's a Collab With Jeep What we found in our evaluations was ... illuminating. READ MORE The 9 Best Indoor Herb Garden Kits It's the easiest way to grow fresh basil, parsley, mint, and more—all year round. READ MORE The 7 Best Camp Chairs for Comfy Seating in the Great Outdoors We got our hands on models from Yeti, Coleman, REI Co-op, and more. READ MORE Does Traeger Make the Best Smokers? Maybe Not the Best, but Definitely Good The Woodridge Pro pellet grill and smoker is an easy-to-use outdoor cooking appliance that anyone can use. READ MORE Why I Ditched An Expensive Espresso Machine for This Meraki Offering The quality of its shots changed me. READ MORE Need Assistance? Contact Us. Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Popular Mechanics is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779