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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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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
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Explained: How Artemis, Chandrayaan Programs Are Rewriting Lunar Story
The United States is preparing to send humans back to the Moon under NASA's Artemis programme, ending a 54-year gap since the last Apollo astronauts left the lunar surface in 1972.
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Japan's Ispace Pushes NASA-Backed Mission To 2023 After Failed Landings
Shifts in US space programme under President Donald Trump have created uncertainty among Japanese firms seeking closer cooperation to counter China.
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Video: NASA Captures Stunning "Blood Moon" Over Rocket Factory
NASA has shared a time-lapse video of a total lunar eclipse captured over the facility where its moon rockets are built, marking a rare celestial event that won't return to the Americas until 2029.
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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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Study Reveals Micrometeoroids Are A Key Challenge For NASA's Planned Moon Base
This risk was studied by a team led by Daniel Yahalomi of Columbia University's Department of Astronomy.
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Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Space Tourism for at Least Two Years
Blue Origin has announced a temporary halt to flights of its New Shepard spacecraft, pausing its suborbital space tourism business for at least two years. The company says the decision will free resources to accelerate development of its Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis programme, including robotic tests and a planned crewed Moon landing...
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NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket
NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.
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"Will Have FOMO": Retired Astronaut Sunita Williams On Upcoming Moon Mission
Just retired NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says the upcoming Moon mission under the Artemis programme will give her FOMO even while she finds joy exploring Earth and all the places she glimpsed from up there in the sky.
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NASA’s Artemis Prepares Crews for Future Mars Missions
NASA’s Artemis programme goes beyond Apollo by planning longer lunar missions to test spacecraft, life-support, and logistics for Mars. With Gateway, lunar ice harvesting, and global partnerships, Artemis aims to simulate deep-space challenges. These lessons will directly guide future crewed journeys to the Red Planet and beyond.
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NASA, SpaceX Launch International Crew To Space Station
NASA and SpaceX launched a four-member crew to the International Space Station for the latest research expedition to the orbiting laboratory.
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NASA Tracks GNSS Signals on Moon, Advancing Lunar Navigation Technology
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history by successfully tracking GNSS signals on the Moon through the LuGRE experiment. The technology could revolutionise lunar navigation, aiding missions like Artemis. LuGRE had earlier set records for GNSS signal acquisition in deep space, reaching lunar orbit before its final touchdown. The data collected...
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Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Set for Historic Moon Landing on March 2, 2025
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander will make its descent to the Moon on March 2, 2025, near Mare Crisium. This mission, supported by NASA’s CLPS initiative, will carry key scientific payloads to test new technologies for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. It aims to collect critical lunar surface data and demonstrate advancemen...
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Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-29 Conducts First Lunar Gravity Simulation
Blue Origin successfully launched its NS-29 mission, marking the first lunar gravity simulation on its New Shepard vehicle. The capsule rotated mid-flight to replicate Moon gravity for research payloads, including NASA-supported experiments on lunar dust behaviour and fire safety. Over half of the 30 payloads focused on Moon-related technologies. T...
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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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Why Is NASA Spending $100 Billion To Return To Moon? Depends On Who You Ask
NASA is heading back with its Artemis programme. As early as April 1, the agency will send a crew of four around the moon as a precursor for a landing this decade.
-
Explained: How Artemis, Chandrayaan Programs Are Rewriting Lunar Story
The United States is preparing to send humans back to the Moon under NASA's Artemis programme, ending a 54-year gap since the last Apollo astronauts left the lunar surface in 1972.
-
Japan's Ispace Pushes NASA-Backed Mission To 2023 After Failed Landings
Shifts in US space programme under President Donald Trump have created uncertainty among Japanese firms seeking closer cooperation to counter China.
-
Video: NASA Captures Stunning "Blood Moon" Over Rocket Factory
NASA has shared a time-lapse video of a total lunar eclipse captured over the facility where its moon rockets are built, marking a rare celestial event that won't return to the Americas until 2029.
-
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.
-
Study Reveals Micrometeoroids Are A Key Challenge For NASA's Planned Moon Base
This risk was studied by a team led by Daniel Yahalomi of Columbia University's Department of Astronomy.
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Blue Origin Halts New Shepard Space Tourism for at Least Two Years
Blue Origin has announced a temporary halt to flights of its New Shepard spacecraft, pausing its suborbital space tourism business for at least two years. The company says the decision will free resources to accelerate development of its Blue Moon lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis programme, including robotic tests and a planned crewed Moon landing...
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NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket
NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.
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"Will Have FOMO": Retired Astronaut Sunita Williams On Upcoming Moon Mission
Just retired NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says the upcoming Moon mission under the Artemis programme will give her FOMO even while she finds joy exploring Earth and all the places she glimpsed from up there in the sky.
-
NASA’s Artemis Prepares Crews for Future Mars Missions
NASA’s Artemis programme goes beyond Apollo by planning longer lunar missions to test spacecraft, life-support, and logistics for Mars. With Gateway, lunar ice harvesting, and global partnerships, Artemis aims to simulate deep-space challenges. These lessons will directly guide future crewed journeys to the Red Planet and beyond.
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NASA, SpaceX Launch International Crew To Space Station
NASA and SpaceX launched a four-member crew to the International Space Station for the latest research expedition to the orbiting laboratory.
-
NASA Tracks GNSS Signals on Moon, Advancing Lunar Navigation Technology
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history by successfully tracking GNSS signals on the Moon through the LuGRE experiment. The technology could revolutionise lunar navigation, aiding missions like Artemis. LuGRE had earlier set records for GNSS signal acquisition in deep space, reaching lunar orbit before its final touchdown. The data collected...
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Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Set for Historic Moon Landing on March 2, 2025
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander will make its descent to the Moon on March 2, 2025, near Mare Crisium. This mission, supported by NASA’s CLPS initiative, will carry key scientific payloads to test new technologies for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars. It aims to collect critical lunar surface data and demonstrate advancemen...
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Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-29 Conducts First Lunar Gravity Simulation
Blue Origin successfully launched its NS-29 mission, marking the first lunar gravity simulation on its New Shepard vehicle. The capsule rotated mid-flight to replicate Moon gravity for research payloads, including NASA-supported experiments on lunar dust behaviour and fire safety. Over half of the 30 payloads focused on Moon-related technologies. T...
