Moonbound: Artemis II Astronauts Ace Launch Day Rehearsal
The Artemis II crew and NASA successfully conducted a simulated launch day test at the Kennedy Space Center, preparing for their upcoming Moon mission. The…
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SpaceX’s Raptor Engine Excels in Tests for NASA’s Artemis III Moon Lander
NASA and SpaceX are collaborating on the Starship Human Landing System for lunar missions. After successful engine tests under extreme conditions, the next step is…
NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket: First RS-25 Engine Installed on SLS Core Stage
Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have installed the first of four RS-25 engines on the core stage of the agency’s SLS…
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter: NASA’s Secret Weapon for Artemis Moon Missions
For the 2024 Artemis II mission, astronauts are trained using extensive data from NASA’s 14-year-old Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, ensuring well-informed lunar explorations. When astronauts set…
Lunar Rock Stars: NASA Selects Geology Team for the First Crewed Artemis Moon Landing
NASA’s Artemis III Geology Team is set to guide the science plan for the upcoming crewed lunar landing, aiming to enhance our understanding of the…
NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Acoustic Testing: Ready for Artemis II Moon Mission?
The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully underwent acoustic testing at Kennedy Space Center. This verifies its readiness for the upcoming 10-day lunar…
Aiming for the Moon: Technicians Add “Target” to NASA Artemis II Rocket Hardware
NASA’s Artemis II mission has reached a significant milestone with the preparation of a critical auxiliary target that underwent testing at United Launch Alliance’s Florida…
Journey Around the Moon: Artemis II Crew Inspects Orion Spacecraft Ahead of Historic Mission
Artemis II NASA astronauts visited the Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center, in preparation for a 10-day journey around the Moon. The mission aims to…
Mission Successful: NASA and DoD Ace First Recovery Test for Artemis II
NASA and the Department of Defense completed the first recovery test for the Artemis II mission, simulating astronaut extraction and spacecraft recovery. The test is…
Splashdown Prep School: Artemis II Crew Takes on Naval Base San Diego
The Artemis II crew – NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen – visited Naval Base…
Countdown to the Moon: NASA Completes First Artemis II Launch Simulation
NASA’s Artemis launch team has begun simulations for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program. These simulations are integral for…
Charging Towards the Moon: NASA Receives Zero-Emission Vehicles for Artemis Missions
NASA has received a fleet of environmentally friendly electric vehicles from Canoo Technologies, set to transport Artemis mission crews to the launchpad, signifying a modern…
Artemis II Orion Heat Shield Installed: A Key Step Towards NASA’s Moon Mission
On June 25, 2023, the heat shield was successfully installed on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This crucial…
Elevating Artemis II: Mobile Launcher Upgrades and New Escape Routes at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
As teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare for the first major set of integrated ground system tests…
NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission: Innovative O2O Laser Communications System Delivered
The Artemis II mission’s laser communication system, the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System (O2O), has arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. O2O, which enhances…
Driving on the Moon: NASA Pursues Next-Generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle
NASA seeks industry proposals for a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to enhance astronaut exploration and scientific research during Artemis missions on the Moon’s south polar…
Blue Moon Lander: NASA Taps Blue Origin for Artemis V Lunar Mission
NASA has selected Blue Origin for a $3.4 billion contract to create a human landing system for the Artemis V mission, set for 2029. This…
Breathing Moon Dust: NASA’s Breakthrough in Lunar Oxygen Extraction
NASA has successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum, using a specialized carbothermal reactor. This achievement is a major stride towards enabling…
