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NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew to Spend Last Full Day in Space Before Earth Re-Entry
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has entered its last full day in space. The Orion spacecraft is speeding towards the Earth, and is scheduled to make a splashdown in less than 24 hours. The US space agency’s first crewed mission in 50 years is expected to bring new insights into deep space missions and will pave the way for future crewed missions to Ma...
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Artemis 2: Astronauts Aboard Orion Spacecraft Begin Journey Towards the Moon on Day 2
NASA made history on Wednesday after successfully launching the Artemis 2 mission, which is carrying four astronauts to a lunar flyby. This is the first time in the 21st century that NASA has attempted a crewed mission, more than 50 years after the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. During the initial phase, the spacecraft flew around Earth a couple of tim...
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iPhones in Deep Space: NASA Breaks Rules for Artemis 2 Crew; 5 Key Facts
NASA took a historic leap in human spaceflight with the launch of Artemis II on Thursday. It is the first crewed mission in its Artemis programme and marks the humans’ first return to the vicinity of the Moon for more than five decades. While the spotlight has firmly been on the astronauts, the spacecraft, and the critical mission objectives, a s...
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Artemis II Launched: NASA’s First Crewed Mission in 50 Years Aims for the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission was launched on Wednesday evening, marking the first time in 50 years that the space agency sent a crewed mission towards the Moon. The successful take-off of the new Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft took place from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35pm EDT (Thursday, 4:05am IST).
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Artemis 2: NASA's Astronaut Moon Mission Explained in Five Points
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is the first crewed flight of the Artemis programme. Four astronauts will fly a free-return trajectory around the Moon to test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft with humans aboard. The approximately 10-day mission will push human spaceflight farther from Earth than any previous crew in 50 years, and ...
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The Twelve Moon Walkers: Humanity's First Footsteps Beyond Earth
Twelve astronauts walked on the Moon during NASA's Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972.
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NASA Says "On Track" For Artemis 2 Launch As Soon As April 1
NASA said Thursday that the long-delayed launch of the Artemis 2 mission, part of the US push to return to the Moon by 2028, could come as soon as April 1.
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NASA Shakes Up Artemis Moon Programme Amid Technical Delays
NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar programme that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Americans can return to the Moon's surface by 2028.
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Three Easy Steps To Send Your Name To Space On NASA's Next Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission will carry four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth.
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NASA Advances Toward Artemis II Launch With Orion Stage Adapter Integration on SLS Rocket
NASA has integrated the Orion stage adapter with the Artemis II SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center. The adapter connects Orion to the rocket and will deploy four international CubeSats in orbit. This milestone brings the Artemis II mission closer to its April 2026 launch and supports ongoing work for Artemis III hardware development.
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Japan’s Resilience Lander to Touch Down on the Moon on June 5: What You Need to Know
ispace's Resilience lander is on the brink of touching down on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris region. If successful, this June 5 landing will mark a major milestone for Japan’s private space sector and the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Mission 2. The mission could mark a significant achievement for private space exploration in Japan.
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Japan's ispace Eyes Second Moon Landing Attempt On June 6
Japanese moon exploration company ispace said its Resilience lander will attempt a lunar touchdown at 4:24 am on June 6 local time (1924 GMT on June 5).
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US Firm Aims For Second Moon Landing Attempt
Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private entity to put a robot on the Moon, though the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side -- something it hopes to avoid this time around.
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Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Prepares for Lunar Touchdown on March 2
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully lowered its orbit to 120 km in preparation for a lunar touchdown on March 2. The spacecraft, which launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mission teams are monitoring its orbit and finalizing descent plans, though commun...
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Athena Lunar Mission Set to Deploy 'Gracie' Hopper for Crater Exploration Near Moon's South Pole
Intuitive Machines, in collaboration with NASA, is preparing to launch the Athena lunar mission, featuring the 'Gracie' hopper designed for crater exploration near the Moon's south pole. Scheduled to launch from Florida's Space Coast within a four-day window starting on February 26, Athena will carry multiple payloads, including 'Gracie,' a small r...
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew to Spend Last Full Day in Space Before Earth Re-Entry
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission has entered its last full day in space. The Orion spacecraft is speeding towards the Earth, and is scheduled to make a splashdown in less than 24 hours. The US space agency’s first crewed mission in 50 years is expected to bring new insights into deep space missions and will pave the way for future crewed missions to Ma...
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Artemis 2: Astronauts Aboard Orion Spacecraft Begin Journey Towards the Moon on Day 2
NASA made history on Wednesday after successfully launching the Artemis 2 mission, which is carrying four astronauts to a lunar flyby. This is the first time in the 21st century that NASA has attempted a crewed mission, more than 50 years after the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. During the initial phase, the spacecraft flew around Earth a couple of tim...
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iPhones in Deep Space: NASA Breaks Rules for Artemis 2 Crew; 5 Key Facts
NASA took a historic leap in human spaceflight with the launch of Artemis II on Thursday. It is the first crewed mission in its Artemis programme and marks the humans’ first return to the vicinity of the Moon for more than five decades. While the spotlight has firmly been on the astronauts, the spacecraft, and the critical mission objectives, a s...
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Artemis II Launched: NASA’s First Crewed Mission in 50 Years Aims for the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission was launched on Wednesday evening, marking the first time in 50 years that the space agency sent a crewed mission towards the Moon. The successful take-off of the new Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft took place from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center at 6:35pm EDT (Thursday, 4:05am IST).
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Artemis 2: NASA's Astronaut Moon Mission Explained in Five Points
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is the first crewed flight of the Artemis programme. Four astronauts will fly a free-return trajectory around the Moon to test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft with humans aboard. The approximately 10-day mission will push human spaceflight farther from Earth than any previous crew in 50 years, and ...
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The Twelve Moon Walkers: Humanity's First Footsteps Beyond Earth
Twelve astronauts walked on the Moon during NASA's Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972.
-
NASA Says "On Track" For Artemis 2 Launch As Soon As April 1
NASA said Thursday that the long-delayed launch of the Artemis 2 mission, part of the US push to return to the Moon by 2028, could come as soon as April 1.
-
NASA Shakes Up Artemis Moon Programme Amid Technical Delays
NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar programme that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Americans can return to the Moon's surface by 2028.
-
Three Easy Steps To Send Your Name To Space On NASA's Next Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission will carry four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth.
-
NASA Advances Toward Artemis II Launch With Orion Stage Adapter Integration on SLS Rocket
NASA has integrated the Orion stage adapter with the Artemis II SLS rocket at Kennedy Space Center. The adapter connects Orion to the rocket and will deploy four international CubeSats in orbit. This milestone brings the Artemis II mission closer to its April 2026 launch and supports ongoing work for Artemis III hardware development.
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Japan’s Resilience Lander to Touch Down on the Moon on June 5: What You Need to Know
ispace's Resilience lander is on the brink of touching down on the Moon’s Mare Frigoris region. If successful, this June 5 landing will mark a major milestone for Japan’s private space sector and the SMBC x HAKUTO-R Mission 2. The mission could mark a significant achievement for private space exploration in Japan.
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Japan's ispace Eyes Second Moon Landing Attempt On June 6
Japanese moon exploration company ispace said its Resilience lander will attempt a lunar touchdown at 4:24 am on June 6 local time (1924 GMT on June 5).
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US Firm Aims For Second Moon Landing Attempt
Intuitive Machines made history last year as the first private entity to put a robot on the Moon, though the triumph was marred by the lander tipping onto its side -- something it hopes to avoid this time around.
-
Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Prepares for Lunar Touchdown on March 2
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully lowered its orbit to 120 km in preparation for a lunar touchdown on March 2. The spacecraft, which launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mission teams are monitoring its orbit and finalizing descent plans, though commun...
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Athena Lunar Mission Set to Deploy 'Gracie' Hopper for Crater Exploration Near Moon's South Pole
Intuitive Machines, in collaboration with NASA, is preparing to launch the Athena lunar mission, featuring the 'Gracie' hopper designed for crater exploration near the Moon's south pole. Scheduled to launch from Florida's Space Coast within a four-day window starting on February 26, Athena will carry multiple payloads, including 'Gracie,' a small r...
