Inside the Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit 2026

What will it take to send humans beyond the Moon and establish a sustainable presence on Mars? The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit brought together leaders from NASA, industry, academia, and commercial spaceflight to explore the technical, medical, and operational challenges shaping the future of human space exploration. From astronaut health and advanced propulsion to artificial intelligence and commercial partnerships, the summit highlighted the collaboration required to make future missions possible. Explore our full Spotlight article to discover the key discussions and insights from this important gathering.