NASA’s Massive Rocket Rolls Out: Artemis II SLS Core Stage Arrives for Assembly
The Artemis II mission’s SLS core stage has been transported to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where it will be integrated with other flight hardware like…
NASA’s Artemis program marks a bold new era of lunar exploration, aimed at returning humans to the Moon and establishing a sustainable presence there by the late 2020s. Named after the twin sister of Apollo in Greek mythology, Artemis is a direct successor to the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s. The program’s objectives include landing the first woman and the next man on the Moon, specifically targeting the lunar South Pole, an area believed to contain frozen water that could be vital for in-situ resource utilization. Artemis involves international partnerships and commercial contributions, intending to leverage these collaborations to foster a sustainable exploration strategy and serve as a stepping stone for future crewed missions to Mars. Key components of the program include the Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built, and the Orion spacecraft, designed for deep space crewed missions. Additionally, the Gateway, a planned lunar orbit space station, will serve as a multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon, providing essential support for long-term human return to the lunar surface and as a staging point for deep space exploration.
The Artemis II mission’s SLS core stage has been transported to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where it will be integrated with other flight hardware like…
ASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage for the Artemis II mission arrived at Kennedy Space Center, having been transported from Michoud Assembly Facility…
NASA’s inaugural CHAPEA crew completed a year-long simulated Mars mission at Johnson Space Center, involving four crew members who lived in a 3D-printed habitat to…
Technicians lifted NASA’s Orion spacecraft out of the Final Assembly and System Testing cell on June 28, 2024. The integrated spacecraft, which will be used…
NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission completed assembly and system tests, including checks for propulsion system leaks. It was tested in a vacuum…
NASA and its partners are launching Gateway, a lunar-orbiting space station, by 2028. This station will serve as a hub for deep space exploration, featuring…
NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas participated in a nighttime simulated moonwalk in Northern Arizona as part of JETT5, aimed at rehearsing operations for…
NASA is conducting a week-long field test in Arizona’s San Francisco Volcanic Field to prepare for future moonwalks during the Artemis missions. Astronauts, engineers, and…
NASA advances the Artemis program with the setup of the mobile launcher 2 at Kennedy Space Center, essential for launching the next-generation SLS rockets aimed…
The Artemis IV mission is a pivotal step in NASA’s long-term lunar exploration strategy, featuring the construction of Gateway, the first lunar space station, which…
NASA and SpaceX have successfully tested the docking system for the Artemis III mission, which will enable astronauts to transfer between the Orion spacecraft and…
NASA’s upcoming Gateway space station, set to orbit the Moon, will rely heavily on its Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) for energy and maintaining its…
The Artemis IV mission progresses with major components being assembled for the Gateway space station in Turin, Italy. This includes the HALO module and the…
NASA’s Artemis II mission’s Orion spacecraft underwent successful electromagnetic testing to confirm its readiness for moon missions. On Friday, April 26, engineers completed a series…
NASA is preparing the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission by conducting rigorous tests at Kennedy Space Center’s upgraded altitude chamber. Before the Orion…
NASA’s Artemis III mission will deploy three scientific instruments on the Moon’s South Pole to study its environment, geology, and potential for supporting life, aiding…
NASA is advancing its Space Launch System with the Block 1B upgrade, enhancing its moon mission capabilities by introducing a more powerful second stage and…
Gateway, orbiting the Moon, will study solar and cosmic radiation to understand space weather, crucial for the Artemis missions and future Moon and Mars travels….