Orion Spacecraft

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  From Deep Space: Artemis II Astronauts Capture a Stunning View of the Milky Way

  Astronauts on Artemis II captured a stunning image of the Milky Way during their return journey, revealing the galactic plane, star clusters, and distant structures with unprecedented clarity from deep space.

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  Artemis II Astronauts To Re-Enter Earth's Atmosphere Today After 10-Day Mission

  If all goes well, US astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will end up bobbing safely in the ocean aboard their Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, shortly after 8 pm ET

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  NASA's Artemis II Captures Rare Views Of The Moon's Dark Side During Orion Flyby, See Pics

  Commander Reid Wiseman said the crew witnessed sights no human has ever seen before.

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  Moon Has A Side Humans Can't See From Earth. Artemis II Is Heading There

  Riding aboard the Orion spacecraft, Integrity, the crew is set to break the long-standing distance record set during Apollo 13 in 1970.

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  How Long Will It Take For The Artemis II Astronauts To Reach The Moon?

  NASA's Artemis II, carrying four astronauts, reaches the Moon on April 6, after a journey shaped by Earth's gravity ultimately.

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  Watch: NASA's Artemis II Astronauts Exercise, Cook In Space During Moon Mission

  This marks the first time in over 50 years that astronauts on a NASA mission will fly around the Moon.

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  NASA's Artemis II Captures Stunning Crescent Earth From Space After Launch

  The mission commenced with the successful launch of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and the Orion spacecraft.

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  Artemis II Faces Early Hurdles As Crew Battles Glitches, Including Email Outlook Failure, On First Day Of Mission

  NASA stated that the issue was resolved quickly and that its cause is currently under investigation.

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  NASA's Most Powerful Rocket Artemis II Faces Its Most Demanding Test Yet

  NASA prepares Artemis II, the first crewed flight of SLS, to orbit the Moon and test Orion spacecraft systems.

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  NASA Artemis II Nears Launch After Fixing Key Rocket Issue

  NASA’s Artemis II mission is nearing launch after engineers resolved a key safety issue. The SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are set for rollout, preparing for a historic crewed journey around the Moon for the first time in decades.

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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 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.