NASA named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas to the Artemis III crew. The mission will test lunar lander rendezvous and docking in Earth orbit before a planned moon landing attempt in 2028.
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A Blue Origin rocket explosion during a test at Cape Canaveral severely damages the New Glenn rocket and launch pad, threatening delays to NASA's Artemis moon missions. The incident raises questions about the timeline for lunar lander flights and the broader lunar exploration program.
SpaceX launches its upgraded Starship V3 prototype in a key test flight supporting NASA's Artemis moon program. The flight will test new engines, satellite deployment, and re-entry maneuvers as NASA prepares for a 2028 lunar landing.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts safely return to Earth after a historic 10-day mission orbiting the moon, setting a new distance record and capturing rare images of the lunar far side. The mission marks the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years and paves the way for future moon landings.
The Artemis II astronauts, on a 10-day lunar mission, share awe at the moon's far side and Earth views while managing minor onboard challenges. They prepare for a historic lunar flyby and record-breaking distance from Earth.
NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to launch Wednesday evening, marking the agency’s first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen embarking on a 10-day journey around the moon. Preparations have gone smoothly, including fueling the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule, with an 80% chance of favorable weather for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center. This historic mission, the first to carry humans on NASA’s new lunar spacecraft, is a crucial step toward a planned lunar landing in 2025 and features a diverse, experienced crew ready to reignite human exploration of the moon.
NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, with a planned launch around the moon on April 1, marking humanity's return to lunar orbit after over 50 years. The nine-day mission will carry astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen on a free return trajectory around the moon, aiming to test critical systems despite previous technical delays involving helium flow and hydrogen leaks. Artemis II is a key milestone in NASA’s broader Artemis program, which seeks to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon and pave the way for future lunar landings and Mars exploration.
SpaceX has successfully completed a test fire of its Super Heavy rocket booster, powered by 31 Raptor engines capable of generating 16.5 million pounds of thrust. The booster is designed to carry payloads of up to 140,000 pounds to low Earth orbit and up to 37,000 pounds to Mars. The test fire marks a major milestone for SpaceX, and the booster's maiden flight is expected to take place as early as next month as part of the company's Starship spacecraft, which is designed to carry humans to the Moon and Mars.