Nasa Orion Flight

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  NASA Confirms Historic Artifacts Will Fly on Artemis II Moon Mission

  NASA’s Artemis II mission will carry historic artefacts into lunar orbit in 2026, marking the first crewed Artemis flight and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The flight kit includes pieces from the Wright Flyer, Apollo and Shuttle-era flags, early lunar imagery, and contributions from international partners and public outreach campaig...

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  NASA May Launch Historic Artemis 2 Moon Mission in Just One Month, Astronauts Ready for Flight

  NASA’s Artemis 2 mission could launch astronauts around the moon in February, marking the first human flight to lunar space since Apollo 17. The crew will test Orion’s systems on a free-return trajectory and prepare for future lunar landings, paving the way for Artemis 3 and NASA’s goal of establishing a long-term human presence on the moon.

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  Germany to Send First European Astronaut Around the Moon on Artemis Mission

  Europe has secured its first astronaut seat to orbit the Moon through NASA’s Artemis program, marking a historic milestone for ESA. Director General Josef Aschbacher confirmed that a German astronaut will take the inaugural European lunar-orbit mission, enabled by Europe’s contributions to Orion’s service module and the Lunar Gateway. Veteran...

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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 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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  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...