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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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Artemis II Crew Members Reveal Name Of Orion Spacecraft For Moon Mission
The name aligns with shared values of NASA, highlighting the importance of trust and teamwork.
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Artemis 2 Orion Capsule Named “Integrity” for Upcoming Moon Flyby
On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA’s Artemis 2 crew announced their Orion spacecraft will be called Integrity. The name symbolizes trust and respect as four astronauts prepare for a 10-day flight around the Moon, the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades.
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NASA Targets February 2026 Window for Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission
NASA plans its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years with Artemis 2, possibly launching Feb. 5, 2026. The 10-day flight will carry four astronauts around the Moon to validate deep-space systems and prepare for a lunar landing on Artemis 3.
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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’s Orion Control Room Prepares for Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo, with a new control hub at Johnson Space Center. The Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) will support flight controllers by monitoring Orion’s systems in real time during the 10-day mission. Staffed 24/7, the MER will compare telemetry with expected performance, t...
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NASA Sets Up Orion Mission Evaluation Room to Safeguard Artemis II Astronauts
NASA has unveiled the Orion Mission Evaluation Room at Johnson Space Center to support Artemis II. Staffed by engineers from NASA, Lockheed Martin, ESA, and Airbus, the facility will provide round-the-clock oversight of Orion’s performance as it carries astronauts around the Moon. The new center ensures real-time monitoring, rapid problem-solving...
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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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GOP Tax Package Gives NASA Billions After Donald Trump Proposed Cuts
The reconciliation package includes $4.1 billion for NASA's Boeing Co.-built Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket and $20 million directed to the Lockheed Martin Corp.
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NASA and DoD Simulate Critical Abort Scenarios to Secure Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA and the U.S. Department of Defence carried out joint emergency rescue simulations for Artemis II, rehearsing astronaut recovery during launch abort scenarios. Conducted off Florida’s coast, the drills involved the Orion test capsule, mannequins, and military rescue teams. These exercises enhance preparedness to safely return crew members dur...
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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...
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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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NASA's SLS Block 1B Brings Enhanced Payload Capacity for Artemis IV
NASA’s Artemis IV mission will deploy the SLS Block 1B, featuring an upgraded upper stage and an adaptive payload adapter designed using structured light scanning. Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center have tested the adapter to handle three times the expected load. The structured light technique reduces manufacturing costs and allows rapid d...
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Stunning Space Imagery Captured By NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
From the star-forming Carina Nebula, located 7,600 light-years away, to the dramatic bipolar region Sharpless 2-106, Hubble reveals the dynamic processes of star creation and destruction.
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NASA Reschedules Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 Missions to Ensure Astronaut Safety
NASA has pushed back its Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 lunar missions to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delays are attributed to issues with the Orion spacecraft, particularly its heat shield, which experienced damage during the Artemis 1 mission. Safety concerns and technical adjustments are being prioritised. The rescheduling could influence NASA’s...
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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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Artemis II Crew Members Reveal Name Of Orion Spacecraft For Moon Mission
The name aligns with shared values of NASA, highlighting the importance of trust and teamwork.
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Artemis 2 Orion Capsule Named “Integrity” for Upcoming Moon Flyby
On Sept. 24, 2025, NASA’s Artemis 2 crew announced their Orion spacecraft will be called Integrity. The name symbolizes trust and respect as four astronauts prepare for a 10-day flight around the Moon, the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades.
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NASA Targets February 2026 Window for Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission
NASA plans its first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years with Artemis 2, possibly launching Feb. 5, 2026. The 10-day flight will carry four astronauts around the Moon to validate deep-space systems and prepare for a lunar landing on Artemis 3.
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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’s Orion Control Room Prepares for Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo, with a new control hub at Johnson Space Center. The Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) will support flight controllers by monitoring Orion’s systems in real time during the 10-day mission. Staffed 24/7, the MER will compare telemetry with expected performance, t...
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NASA Sets Up Orion Mission Evaluation Room to Safeguard Artemis II Astronauts
NASA has unveiled the Orion Mission Evaluation Room at Johnson Space Center to support Artemis II. Staffed by engineers from NASA, Lockheed Martin, ESA, and Airbus, the facility will provide round-the-clock oversight of Orion’s performance as it carries astronauts around the Moon. The new center ensures real-time monitoring, rapid problem-solving...
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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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GOP Tax Package Gives NASA Billions After Donald Trump Proposed Cuts
The reconciliation package includes $4.1 billion for NASA's Boeing Co.-built Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket and $20 million directed to the Lockheed Martin Corp.
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NASA and DoD Simulate Critical Abort Scenarios to Secure Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA and the U.S. Department of Defence carried out joint emergency rescue simulations for Artemis II, rehearsing astronaut recovery during launch abort scenarios. Conducted off Florida’s coast, the drills involved the Orion test capsule, mannequins, and military rescue teams. These exercises enhance preparedness to safely return crew members dur...
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NASA Stacks Artemis 2 Second Stage While the Future of SLS Remains Uncertain
NASA has stacked the Artemis 2 rocket’s second stage at Kennedy Space Centre, marking major progress toward its 2026 crewed moon mission. Despite this milestone, a recent budget proposal recommends ending the SLS program after Artemis 3, raising questions about the long-term future of NASA's lunar exploration strategy and deep space transportatio...
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Artemis II Orion Service Module Secured for Launch at Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft is a step closer to its mission around the Moon. Three spacecraft adapter jettison fairings have been installed on its service module at Kennedy Space Center. These panels will protect the solar arrays from heat, wind, and acoustic forces during launch. Once in space, they will detach, allowing the arrays to dep...
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NASA's SLS Block 1B Brings Enhanced Payload Capacity for Artemis IV
NASA’s Artemis IV mission will deploy the SLS Block 1B, featuring an upgraded upper stage and an adaptive payload adapter designed using structured light scanning. Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center have tested the adapter to handle three times the expected load. The structured light technique reduces manufacturing costs and allows rapid d...
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Stunning Space Imagery Captured By NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
From the star-forming Carina Nebula, located 7,600 light-years away, to the dramatic bipolar region Sharpless 2-106, Hubble reveals the dynamic processes of star creation and destruction.
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NASA Reschedules Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 Missions to Ensure Astronaut Safety
NASA has pushed back its Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 lunar missions to 2026 and 2027, respectively. The delays are attributed to issues with the Orion spacecraft, particularly its heat shield, which experienced damage during the Artemis 1 mission. Safety concerns and technical adjustments are being prioritised. The rescheduling could influence NASA’s...
