Orion Spacecraft

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  NASA Invites Public To Send Loved Ones' Names Around The Moon On Valentine's Day

  NASA has also urged people to keep their PIN safe, as it cannot be retrieved if lost and will be required to check their boarding pass.

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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 Rolls Out Rocket For Artemis 2, 1st Crewed Moon Mission In Over 50 Years

  NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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  NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years

  While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.

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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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  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’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...