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…
ARTEMIS Mission News
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…
From Moon to Mars: NASA’s Grand Plan for Human Exploration
NASA completed its first Architecture Concept Review to align its Moon to Mars exploration strategy, which includes yearly updates to incorporate new technologies and objectives….
Orion Flexes Its Solar Muscles: Prepping for the First Crewed Artemis Adventure
Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center tested Orion’s solar array wing for the Artemis II mission, ensuring proper function for the spacecraft’s propulsion, thermal control,…
NASA Upgrades Powerful SLS Rocket Engines – Production Restarted for Next Era of Space Exploration
As NASA prepares for the first crewed Artemis missions to the Moon, agency propulsion and test teams are setting their sights on future Space Launch…
To the Moon and Beyond: Meet the Trailblazing Astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency have announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis II, the first crewed mission in NASA’s Artemis program, which aims…
Don’t Miss: NASA To Name Artemis II Moon Astronauts
During an event at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, April 3, from NASA Johnson Space Center’s Ellington Field in Houston, NASA and CSA (Canadian Space…
NASA Conducts Long Duration Hot Fire Test of Redesigned RS-25 Moon Rocket Engine
NASA conducted a long-duration hot fire of an RS-25 certification engine on March 21, continuing a key series of testing to support future Space Launch…
NASA Artemis II Milestone: All Major Structures of Moon Rocket Core Stage Connected
Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have fully integrated all five major structures of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s core stage…
Firefly Aerospace selected by NASA for Robotic Delivery to Far Side of Moon
To carry multiple payloads to the far side of the Moon including a satellite to orbit that area, NASA has selected Firefly Aerospace of Cedar…
NASA Unveils Next-Gen Spacesuit for Artemis III Moon Surface Mission
When NASA sends the first astronauts to explore near the lunar South Pole, moonwalkers will wear spacesuits provided by Axiom Space. NASA selected the company…
Countdown to History: NASA and CSA Set To Reveal Artemis II Moon Astronauts
During an event at NASA Johnson Space Center’s Ellington Field in Houston, NASA and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will announce the four astronauts who will…